DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 for 10 Research Fellow Posts
February 8, 2026
Vehicle Research and Development Organization, a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, has released the DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of Research Fellows in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines. A total of 10 fellowship vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive, including 8 posts for Mechanical Engineering and 2 posts for Electrical Engineering. These fellowships are offered on a temporary and non-permanent basis to support advanced defence research projects. The selection process will be conducted through a walk-in recruitment procedure consisting of document verification, a written examination, and a personal interview at the VRDE campus. Eligible candidates are required to complete email registration by 22 February 2026 and appear for the walk-in process as per the prescribed schedule.
Name of Organization
DRDO VRDE
Post Name
Research Fellow (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering)
Education
B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE score or M.E./M.Tech in relevant discipline
Total Vacancies
10
Salary
₹37,000 per month + HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years (relaxation as per rules)
Application Fee
No application fee
Selection Process
Written Test and Personal Interview
Apply Mode
Walk-in with prior email registration
Job Location
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra (VRDE Campus)
Last Date To Apply
22 February 2026 (Email Registration)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering)
8
B.E./B.Tech with GATE or M.E./M.Tech
Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering)
2
B.E./B.Tech with GATE or M.E./M.Tech
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application form from the DRDO official website.
Fill the application form in your own handwriting and affix a recent passport size photograph.
Send an email expressing willingness to attend the walk-in interview to the prescribed email ID, mentioning the discipline in the subject line.
Complete email registration on or before 22 February 2026.
Report to the VRDE campus on the scheduled date with the duly filled application form.
Carry all original documents along with self-attested photocopies for verification.
Attend document verification, written test, and interview as per the schedule.
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