DRDO – Armament Research and Development Establishment Pune has released the latest DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 Notification for 24 Junior Research Fellow vacancies. Candidates who have completed Junior Research Fellow can apply offline for this Central Government Job opportunity. The application process is active now, and interested candidates must submit their offline application before 31.08.2026. Check complete details including eligibility, salary, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, and direct apply link below.
DRDO ARDE applications are invited from eligible with qualification B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc persons to fill 24 vacancies for the posts of Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate (RA). Download the application from https://drdo.gov.in/ and fill it out. Applications must reach the office by 31.08.2026.
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 Advertisement & Application Download Link
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 Overview:
- Organization Name: DRDO – Armament Research and Development Establishment Pune
- Notification Number: ARDE/JRF-RA/2026
- Post Names: Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate (RA)
- Total Vacancies: 24 Posts
- Job Location: Pune
- Application Mode: Offline
- Start Date: 06.08.2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31.08.2026
- Official Website: https://drdo.gov.in/
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Vacancy, Liability and Salary Details:
- Junior Research Fellow Post –
- Vacancies: 08 Posts
- Educational Qualification: B.E./ B. Tech (Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Applied Electronics/ Signal Processing/ Microwave/ Microelectronics/ Microwave Engg. / Power Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation/ Instrumentation and Control/ Applied Physics/ Applied Optics with specialization in laser and fiber optics/ Photonics and similar Streams)
- Age Limit: 28 years
- Salary: Rs.37,000/-
- Junior Research Fellow Post –
- Vacancies: 04 Posts
- Educational Qualification: B.E./ B. Tech (Computer Science/ Computer Engg. / Computer Science & IT/ Computer Applications/ Information Science/ Informatics & Networking/ Data Science/ Software Engg./ Cyber Security/ AI & ML/ Bigdata Analysis and similar disciplines)
- Age Limit: 28 years
- Salary: Rs.37,000/-
- Junior Research Fellow Post –
- Vacancies: 10 Posts
- Educational Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering/ Metallurgy/ Metallurgical Engineering / Material Engineering / Material Science/ Manufacturing Engg./ Production Engg.)
- Age Limit: 28 years
- Salary: Rs.37,000/-
- Junior Research FellowPost –
- Vacancies: 01 Posts
- Educational Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech (Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering)
- Age Limit: 28 years
- Salary: Rs.37,000/-
- Research Associate (RA) Post –
- Vacancies: 01 Posts
- Educational Qualification: Ph.D (Electronics Engg) or M.E/M.Tech
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Salary: Rs.67,000/-
Age relaxation permissible to various Candidates is as under:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC 3 years
- PwBD – 10 years
- PwBD + OBC – 13 years
- PwBD + SC/ST – 15 years
Selection Process:
- Written test
- Interview
How to Apply:
- Candidates should download the https://drdo.gov.in/ application form from the official website.
- Applications must reach the address mentioned below via post by 31.08.2026.
- Address for Submission: The Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Armament Post, Pashan, PUNE- 411 021
Important Dates:
- Starting date to apply – 06.08.2026
- Last date to apply – 31.08.2026
Important Links:
- Official website – Link for Official Page
- Official announcement – Link for Download
- Application Form – Link for Application Form
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 24 Junior Research Fellow vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application is 31.08.2026.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Candidates will be selected based on Written test and Interview.
