DRDO VRDE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Vehicles Research & Development Organization (DRDO VRDE) has released the official Junior Research Fellow Notification 2026. A total of 5 vacancies have been announced under the DRDO VRDE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged up to 28 years with a B.E./ B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering along with a valid GATE score, or an M.E./ M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, can attend the walk-in interview on 06 October 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed on a contractual basis with a monthly stipend of ₹37,000. The official notification PDF and walk-in details are available below.

B.E/ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with valid GATE score, M.E/ M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Max: 28 years Maximum Age: 28 years Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

Rs. 37000 Per Month

1. Document Verification
2. Written Test
3. Interview