DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 for 23 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Posts

Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released the DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 notification for 23 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts in various engineering and science disciplines. Candidates holding B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, or M.Sc. qualifications with a valid NET/GATE score (where applicable) are eligible to apply offline. Selected candidates will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 37,000 along with HRA and other benefits. Interested candidates must submit their applications before 31 August 2026.

Name of OrganizationArmament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO
Post NameJunior Research Fellow (JRF)
EducationB.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc. with NET/GATE (as applicable)
Total Vacancies23
SalaryRs. 37,000 per month + HRA & other benefits
Age LimitMaximum 28 Years
Application FeeNo Application Fee
Selection ProcessShortlisting, Interview and/or Written Test
Apply ModeOffline
Job LocationPune, Maharashtra
Last Date to Apply31 August 2026

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
JRF (Electronics / ECE / Applied Physics / Applied Optics)8B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc. with NET/GATE
JRF (Computer Science / IT / Data Science / AI & ML / Cyber Security)4B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc. with NET/GATE
JRF (Mechanical / Metallurgy / Material Science / Production Engineering)10B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech with NET/GATE
JRF (Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering)1B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech with NET/GATE

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official DRDO website and download the recruitment notification.
  2. Print the prescribed Bio-data application form.
  3. Fill in the application form in your own handwriting.
  4. Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
  5. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents.
  6. Sign the declaration in the application form.
  7. Superscribe the envelope with the name of the post applied for.
  8. Send the completed application to The Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Armament Post, Pashan, Pune – 411021.
  9. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 31 August 2026.

Application form, details & registration

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