DRDO PXE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Offline Application for 03 Posts

Age Details (as on 08-01-2026)

• Maximum age: 33 years
• Age relaxations:
  • OBC: 3 years (up to 36 years)
  • SC/ST: 5 years (up to 38 years) Notes: Candidates must be within the prescribed age limit on the crucial date of eligibility (08-01-2026).

Educational Qualifications

Electronics & Communication Engineering (02 Posts)

• Option 1: BE/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering with first division and valid GATE qualification
• Option 2: ME/M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering with first division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels
• Valid GATE score mandatory for BE/B.Tech candidates

Mechanical Engineering (01 Post)

• Option 1: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with first division and valid GATE qualification
• Option 2: ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with first division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels
• Valid GATE score mandatory for BE/B.Tech candidates

Important Dates

• Notification Date: December 2025 (notified in article)
• Last Date for Receipt of Application by Email: 08-01-2026
• Crucial Date of Eligibility: 08-01-2026
• Tentative Date of Online Interview (Video Conferencing): 10-02-2026 (0900 hrs onwards)

Application Fees

Not mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply

• Application Mode: Online via Email only

• Steps to Apply:

  1. Visit the official website: https://www.drdo.gov.in
  2. Download the application form from the website
  3. Fill the form as per the prescribed format
  4. Attach self-attested copies of all degrees, mark sheets, GATE score card (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), and any other relevant documents
  5. Include a clearly written mobile number and email ID on the application
  6. Convert the completed application to PDF
  7. Send the duly filled application via email before the last date: 08-01-2026
  8. Keep copies of the filled application and documents for the interview

• Interview Process: Conducted via Video Conferencing on 10 February 2026 (tentative). Details of the video conferencing link will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

• General Instructions:

  • Applications received by email only will be accepted.
  • Only PDF format applications are accepted.
  • Original certificates will be required at the time of joining.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected during screening.
  • The organization reserves the right to withdraw or modify the process at any time.