DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026: Vehicle Research and Development Organization (VRDE), under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment 2026 includes 10 Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) Posts under the latest recruitment notification. The recruitment notification has been officially released by Vehicle Research and Development Organization (VRDE), DRDO. Interested candidates who have passed BE/B.Tech with GATE score or ME/M.Tech in the relevant engineering disciplines can apply in offline mode and appear for the walk-in interview. The last date to submit the application form and email confirmation is 22 February 2026.
DRDO VRDE Junior Research Fellow Jobs Notification @Walk-in Interview for 10 Posts
The DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 is announced for 10 Junior Research Fellow posts in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000/- along with HRA as per DRDO rules. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before appearing for the walk-in interview. The detailed notification PDF and application form are available on the official DRDO website.
DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualifications
- Option 1: BE / B.Tech in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks and valid GATE score (2023 / 2024 / 2025).
- Option 2: ME / M.Tech in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks at both Graduate & Post-Graduate level.
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
Age Limit (As on Interview Date)
- General Category: Maximum 28 Years.
- OBC (NCL): Maximum 31 Years.
- SC / ST: Maximum 33 Years.
- Age Relaxation: As per DRDO / Government of India rules.
DRDO VRDE Notification 2026
Offline Application & Walk-in Interview for Junior Research Fellow Posts
Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application & Email Submission | 22 February 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering Interview | 24 – 25 February 2026 |
| Electrical Engineering Interview | 26 – 27 February 2026 |
Vacancy Details
- Mechanical Engineering: 08
- Electrical Engineering: 02
- Total Vacancies: 10
Stipend & Tenure
- Monthly Stipend: ₹37,000/-
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per DRDO rules.
- Initial Tenure: 02 Years.
- Extension: Up to 02 additional years (01 year at a time).
Walk-in Interview Schedule
- Mechanical Engineering:
- Document Verification: 24 February 2026 (09:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
- Written Test: 24 February 2026 (12:00 PM onwards)
- Interview: 24 – 25 February 2026
- Electrical Engineering:
- Document Verification: 26 February 2026 (09:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
- Written Test: 26 February 2026 (12:00 PM onwards)
- Interview: 26 – 27 February 2026
Interview Venue
- Vehicle Research and Development Organization (VRDE)
- PO: Vahannagar
- Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) – 414006
- Maharashtra, India
How to Apply
- Visit the official DRDO website at www.drdo.gov.in.
- Download the application form from the official website.
- Fill the application form in your own handwriting.
- Affix recent passport size photograph on the first page of the form.
- Send willingness to attend the interview via email.
- Email ID: [email protected]
- Email Subject: Discipline Name (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering)
- Last Date for Email Submission: 22 February 2026.
- Mode of Apply: Offline.
- Job Location: Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra.
Important Links for DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| DRDO Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |