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DRDO CVRDE Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO — Ministry of Defence, Government of India
📋 16 Vacancies 💰 Rs. 37,000 per month stipend (plus HRA as admissible) 📍 Tamil Nadu 👁️ 29 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 24 Jun 2026
Application End Date 15 Jul 2026
Exam Date —

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 16
Category-wise Vacancies

The Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai — a premier laboratory of DRDO under the Ministry of Defence — invites applications for the award of 16 Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) (Advt. No. CVRDE/HR/JRF/2026-27):

  • Mechanical Engineering: 7 posts
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE): 5 posts
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE): 2 posts
  • Computer Science Engineering (CSE): 2 posts

Selected fellows will pursue research in Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) technologies at CVRDE, Avadi.
Pay Scale Rs. 37,000 per month stipend (plus HRA as admissible)
Pay Grade / Level Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Location Tamil Nadu
Department Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO
Ministry Ministry of Defence, Government of India

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech in First Division with a valid GATE score in the relevant discipline, OR M.E./M.Tech in First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels in the relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, ECE, EEE or CSE) from a recognised university/institution.
Age Limit Maximum 28 years
Age Relaxation

Maximum age is 28 years as on the closing date. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates, and as per Government of India rules for other categories.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹0
SC / ST / PH ₹0
Payment Mode No application fee

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Written Test: An objective-type written test in the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. Interview: Candidates qualifying the written test are called for a personal interview.
  3. Final Selection: Based on combined performance in the written test and interview, subject to document verification.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Download the advertisement and prescribed application form from the official DRDO website drdo.gov.in (Vacancies section).
  2. Fill the application form in the prescribed format and attach self-attested copies of all certificates.
  3. Submit the completed application either by post to CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai, or by email as specified in the notification, before the last date.
  4. Ensure the application reaches on or before 15 July 2026.

📁 Required Documents

  • Filled-in prescribed application form with photograph
  • B.E./B.Tech and/or M.E./M.Tech degree certificates and mark sheets
  • Valid GATE scorecard (for B.E./B.Tech candidates)
  • Proof of date of birth (Class 10 certificate)
  • Community / Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar Card / valid photo ID

📊 Exam Pattern

The written test is objective-type and covers the fundamentals of the relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical / ECE / EEE / CSE). Detailed pattern and syllabus are as notified by CVRDE at the time of the test.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://drdo.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 Junior Research Fellow posts: 7 in Mechanical Engineering, 5 in ECE, 2 in EEE and 2 in CSE.

Selected Junior Research Fellows receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus HRA as admissible.

Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech in First Division with a valid GATE score, or an M.E./M.Tech in First Division in the relevant engineering discipline, with a maximum age of 28 years.

The last date to submit the application is 15 July 2026. The advertisement was published on 24 June 2026.

Selection is based on a written test followed by a personal interview, subject to document verification.

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Quick Summary
Post Name
DRDO CVRDE Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancies
16
Last Date
15 Jul 2026
Pay Scale
Rs. 37,000 per month stipend (plus HRA as admissible)
Category
Defence
Status
Active
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