VRDE DRDO Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in (Walk-in)

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 28 years.
• Age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories (SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years).

Educational Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and a valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026).
• ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division at both the graduate and post-graduate levels.

Additional Requirements

• Age up to 28 years as of the notification date.
• This recruitment is for the VRDE DRDO Junior Research Fellow under a contractual Walk-in arrangement.

Important Dates

• Willingness/Email deadline: 27 September 2026
• Document Verification: 06 October 2026
• Written Test & Interview: 06 October 2026
• Walk-in Interview (if needed): 07 October 2026
• Last date to apply: 27 September 2026

Application Fee

• There is no application fee mentioned for General/OBC/SC/ST categories for this recruitment.

Walk-in Procedure

• Read the official notification carefully before attending.
• Report to the venue at the reporting time specified in the notification.
• Carry all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies (ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates if any, category certificate if applicable).
• Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
• Ensure eligibility criteria are met before attending.
• Arrive early to complete registration formalities and carry extra passport-size photographs if needed.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtVRDE31082026En.pdf
• Application Form: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/AF_VRDE31082026.pdf
• Official Website: https://drdo.gov.in

FAQs

• Selection process includes Document Verification, Written Test, and Interview.
• Salary: Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA (as applicable).
• Number of vacancies: 5 for Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering).