The Armament Research and Development Establishment of DRDO is accepting applications for 23 Junior Research Fellowships in electronics, computing, mechanical and materials disciplines, and aerospace engineering. The fellowships are initially offered for two years and are extendable under DRDO rules.
Destination
India
Study level
Master’s, Research
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
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Funding package
Recorded funding details
DRDO ARDE states that Junior Research Fellows receive INR 37,000 per month. HRA, medical facilities and contingency grant are also admissible under the applicable rules. The fellowship is initially for two years and may be extended as permitted by the rules.
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Eligibility
Who can apply
Applicants must be Indian nationals and meet the discipline-specific first-division degree and NET, GATE, ME or MTech requirements stated in Advertisement ARDE/JRF-RA/2026. JRF applicants must be no more than 28 years old on the interview date, with the stated age relaxations for SC, ST and OBC candidates.
Application package
Documents and steps
Required documents
No Objection Certificate for applicants working in government, PSU or autonomous bodies where applicable
Other documents supporting claims made in the application
Completed ARDE application and bio-data form
Application steps
Complete the official ARDE JRF application and bio-data form.
Attach self-attested qualification certificates, NET or GATE scorecard, caste certificate where applicable, and other supporting documents.
Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
Send the original application to the Director, ARDE, Armament Post, Pashan, Pune 411021 with the post name superscribed on the envelope.
Ensure the application reaches ARDE by 31 August 2026.
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