Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – DRDO ARDE
Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune · Maharashtra
The Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune is inviting applications for 24 positions, including Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate. Candidates must possess relevant educational qualifications and meet the specified age limits to apply. The selection process includes an interview and/or written test.
Vacancies
24 Posts
Last date
31 Aug 2026
Age limit
Up to 35 years
Qualification
B.Tech
20 days left to apply
Age Limit
Maximum Age (as on date of interview)Junior Research Fellow (JRF),28 years
Research Associate (RA)35 years
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be Indian Nationals meeting the educational qualification and age limit specified for the post they are applying for.
Educational Qualification
| Post (Discipline) | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| JRF - Electronics group | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Applied Electronics/Signal Processing/Microwave/Microelectronics/Power Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Applied Physics/Applied Optics (Laser & Fiber Optics/Photonics) in first division with NET/GATE; OR M.Sc. in equivalent disciplines in first division with NET/GATE; OR M.Tech/M.E. in equivalent disciplines in first division at both graduate and postgraduate level. |
| JRF - Computer Science group | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Computer Engg./IT/Computer Applications/Information Science/Data Science/Software Engg./Cyber Security/AI & ML/Big Data Analysis with NET/GATE; OR M.Sc. (Computer Science) in first division with NET/GATE. |
| JRF - Mechanical group | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg./Material Engg./Material Science/Manufacturing Engg./Production Engg. in first division with NET/GATE; OR M.E./M.Tech in equivalent disciplines in first division at both graduate and postgraduate level. |
| JRF - Aerospace group | B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering in first division with NET/GATE; OR M.Tech/M.E. in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering in first division at both graduate and postgraduate level. |
| Research Associate (RA) | Ph.D. in Electronics Engg. from a reputed institution, OR M.E./M.Tech with a minimum of 3 years' R&D experience in a reputed institution. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also apply, but the associateship will be awarded only after the degree is conferred, within the validity period of the offer. At least one research paper publication in a JCR/SCI-listed refereed journal is mandatory. Experience in RF/Microwaves/Antenna is desirable. Candidates with M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech qualifications must hold a valid UGC/CSIR/NET/GATE score. |
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post | Discipline/Field | Vacancies | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Research Fellow | Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Applied Physics / Applied Optics (Laser & Fiber Optics/Photonics) | 08 | Rs. 37,000/- |
| 2 | Junior Research Fellow | Computer Science / IT / Data Science / AI & ML / Cyber Security / Big Data Analysis | 04 | Rs. 37,000/- |
| 3 | Junior Research Fellow | Mechanical / Metallurgy / Material Science / Manufacturing / Production Engineering | 10 | Rs. 37,000/- |
| 4 | Junior Research Fellow | Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering | 01 | Rs. 37,000/- |
| 5 | Research Associate (RA) | Electronics Engineering (RF/Microwave/Antenna desirable) | 01 | Rs. 67,000/- |
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Important Dates
Last Date for Receipt of Application31st August 2026 (Monday)
Selection Process
As per the notification: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and/or written test. Interview/written test dates will be communicated only via email to shortlisted candidates. Selected candidates must bring a copy of their Bio-data and original certificates for verification at the time of the interview.
How to Apply
Download/obtain the Bio-data proforma as given in the official advertisement. Fill the Bio-data in your own handwriting, including personal details, educational qualifications (from Matric/10th onwards), experience (if any), and NET/GATE/CSIR/UGC qualification details. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the right top corner of the Bio-data. Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certi...
Important Instructions
Fellowship offer does not confer any right to absorption in DRDO. Shortlisted candidates called for interview/written test are eligible for reimbursement of actual train/bus fare by the shortest route, limited to sleeper class railway fare, from the place mentioned in the interview letter or the place the journey started from, whichever is less, as per rules. Candidates must be ready to take up du...
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