DRDO ARDE
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - send in Offline for 24 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts
NotificationPublished 21 Jul 2026
ARDE Pune (DRDO) has declared Advertisement No. ARDE/JRF-RA/2026 inviting applications for 23 Junior Research Fellow as well as 1 Research Associate posts. verify requirements , age limit, stipend, required documents, as well as how to register offline before the closing date, 31 August 2026.
Important dates
- Advertisement Number
- ARDE/JRF-RA/2026
- Closing date for Receipt of Application
- 31st August 2026 (Monday)
Details
Important Dates
- The department notice does not mention the advertisement release date or the exact interview/pen- as well as -paper exam date. These will reportedly be communicated only to shortlisted applicants via email.
ARDE Pune Vacancy Details 2026
- As per the official update, In addition to the stipend, HRA, medical facilities, as well as a contingency grant are admissible for both JRF as well as RA positions, as per applicable rules.
ARDE Pune JRF & RA Eligibility Criteria
- The department has confirmed that, aspirants must be Indian Nationals meeting the educational qualification along with age limit specified for the post they are applying for.
Educational Qualification
- Aspirants are advised that, applicants with M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech qualifications must hold a valid UGC/CSIR/NET/GATE score.
Age Limit
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST applicants
- Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC test-takers
ARDE Pune Stipend/ Salary 2026
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000 per month
- Research Associate (RA): Rs. 67,000 per month
- HRA, medical facilities, along with contingency grant are furthermore admissible as per applicable rules. The fellowship is initially for two years, extendable as per rules for JRF.
Selection Process
- As stated in the notification:
- Only shortlisted test-takers will be called for an interview along with /or written examination.
- Interview/pen- along with -paper exam dates will be communicated only via email to shortlisted test-takers.
- Picked applicants must bring a copy of their Bio-data in addition to original certificates for verification at the time of the interview.
- The notification does not provide further details of the written examination pattern, syllabus, or interview weightage.
Required Documents
- applicants must send their CV/Bio-data (as stated in the enclosed proforma, filled in the candidate's own handwriting) along with self-attested copies of:
- It is informed that, Educational qualification certificates
- As per the official update, NET/GATE scorecard
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Other relevant documents supporting claims made in the application
- The department has confirmed that, A recent passport-size photograph affixed on the right top corner of the Bio-data
- aspirants currently employed in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.
How to Apply for ARDE Pune JRF/ RA Recruitment 2026
- Candidates should note that, get /obtain the Bio-data proforma as given in the departmental advertisement.
- It is informed that, Fill the Bio-data in your own handwriting, including personal details, educational qualifications (from Matric/10th onwards), experience (if any), in addition to NET/GATE/CSIR/UGC qualification details.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the right top corner of the Bio-data.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates.
- Sign the declaration section of the form.
- Superscribe the name of the post applied for on the envelope.
- Send the completed application to: The Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Armament Post, Pashan, Pune - 411 021
- The conducting body has announced that, Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 31st August 2026 (Monday).
Important Instructions
- Fellowship offer does not confer any right to absorption in DRDO.
- Shortlisted aspirants called for interview/written examination are meeting criteria for reimbursement of actual train/bus fare by the shortest route, limited to sleeper class railway fare, from the place mentioned in the interview letter or the place the journey started from, whichever is less, as per rules.
- The official notification states that, applicants must be ready to take up duties assigned anywhere in India.
- Furnishing false or concealed information can lead to summary termination of the fellowship without prior notice.
Important Links
- Authorized announcement: Click the link below
- Department website: Follow this link
Important links
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