Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced recruitment for 5 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates require a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and a valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score, or an M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels. The fellowship carries ₹37,000 per month plus HRA and is based at VRDE, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. Candidates must first communicate their willingness by email by September 27, 2026 and then attend the selection process on October 6, 2026.
Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), DRDO
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Mechanical Engineering
Education
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering with First Division + valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score OR M.E./M.Tech Mechanical Engineering with First Division at both levels
Total Vacancies
5 Posts
Salary
₹37,000 per month + HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 28 Years
Application Fee
No Application Fee Mentioned
Selection Process
Document Verification + Written Test + Personal Interview
Apply Mode
Email Willingness + Walk-in
Job Location
Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra
Last Date To Apply
Email Willingness: September 27, 2026; Selection/Walk-in: October 6, 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Mechanical Engineering
5
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division + valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score OR M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels
How to Apply
Read the official VRDE DRDO JRF recruitment notification and application instructions.
Send an email to the address specified in the notification confirming willingness to attend the selection process by September 27, 2026.
Download the prescribed application form from the DRDO website and complete it accurately.
Prepare the required educational certificates, GATE details, identity proof, category certificates, photographs and other supporting documents.
Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies for verification.
Report at VRDE, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on October 6, 2026 with the completed application form and required documents.
Complete document verification and participate in the written test and personal interview as scheduled.
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