DRDO VRDE RECRUITMENT ALERT:
The Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahmednagar, a premier lab of DRDO, has invited applications for 03 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. Selection will be based on a direct Walk-in Interview. Eligible Mechanical and Electronics engineers can participate. Check full details below.

Walk-in Interview Checklist (Comfort Guide)

Ensure you carry these documents in original and one set of photocopies:

Application Form Duly filled proforma (available in official PDF).
GATE/NET Scorecard Mandatory for B.E/B.Tech candidates.
Degree Certificates Provisional or Original Degree and all semester marksheets.
Identity Proof Original Aadhar Card and 2 recent passport-size photos.

VRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026: Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) is a specialized laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. This recruitment is for Junior Research Fellowships in Mechanical and Electronics engineering disciplines. The fellowship is initially for two years and can be extended based on performance and project requirements. Below is the detailed information regarding eligibility, monthly stipend, and interview schedule.

VRDE Ahmednagar 2026 - Official Summary
Organization VRDE, Ahmednagar (DRDO)
Post Name Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total Vacancies 03 Posts
Selection Mode Walk-in Interview
Official Website drdo.gov.in

Post-wise Vacancy, Eligibility & Stipend

Discipline / Trade Vacancies Qualification Required Monthly Stipend
Mechanical Engineering 02 B.E/B.Tech in Mech with 1st Class + GATE OR M.E/M.Tech in Mech. Rs. 37,000 + HRA
Electronics Engineering 01 B.E/B.Tech in ECE with 1st Class + GATE OR M.E/M.Tech in ECE.

Interview Venue and Schedule

Interview Date Check Official PDF (Usually 09:30 AM)
Interview Venue VRDE, Vahan Nagar, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 414006.

Age Limit: Maximum 28 years on the date of interview. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates is provided as per Govt. of India rules.

How to Participate in VRDE JRF Walk-in 2026?

  • Download the application form from the DRDO official website (Whats New section).
  • Fill the application form completely and paste your passport-size photo.
  • Prepare one set of self-attested photocopies of all your marksheets, certificates, and GATE/NET scorecard.
  • Report to the VRDE Ahmednagar Main Gate at 09:30 AM on the scheduled interview date.
  • Follow all safety protocols and wait for the document verification and technical interview rounds.
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