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DRDO IRDE Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 8 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Posts

DRDO IRDE

By Nand Kishor Pokhriyal Updated: May 08, 2026 Deadline: May 08, 2026

Instruments Research & Development Establishment a premier laboratory of DRDO has announced total 8 number of vacancies notification for the position of Junior Research Fellow 2026 for period of two years (extendable as per rules) on the official website www.drdo.gov.in.

Candidates can read the brief details of the vacancy and can download the official notification from the below links provided in this page.

Overview of DRDO IRDE Recruitment 2026

Company/Organization Name Instruments Research & Development Establishment (DRDO IRDE)
Position Name Junior Research Fellow
No. of Vacancies 8
Salary/Remuneration Rs. 37,000/- Per Month
Educational Qualification B.Tech/B.E. or M.E./M.Tech. in relevant discipline (Electronics Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering) with 1st Division and valid NET/GATE from UGC recognized University
Age Limit Max: 28 years
Application Last Date 21 days from the publication of advertisement in Employment News Paper.
Mode of Application Offline
Nature of Employment Contractual

Position wise No. of Vacancies in DRDO IRDE Recruitment 2026

Position Name Total No. of Vacancies
Junior Research Fellow (Electronics Engineering) 4
Junior Research Fellow (Physics) 1
Junior Research Fellow (Computer Science) 2
Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) 1
Total 8

Educational Qualification for DRDO IRDE 2026 Vacancies

  1. Junior Research Fellow (Electronics Engineering): B.Tech/B.E in 1st Division in Electronics Engg. from UGC recognized University with valid NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics Engg. with 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level from UGC recognized University.
  2. Junior Research Fellow (Physics): M.Sc. in Physics (1st Division) with valid NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Physics with 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level from UGC recognized University.
  3. Junior Research Fellow (Computer Science): B.Tech/B.E in 1st Division in Computer Science from UGC recognized University with valid NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science with 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level from UGC recognized University.
  4. Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering): B.Tech/B.E in 1st Division in Mechanical Engg. from UGC recognized University with valid NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engg. with 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level from UGC recognized University.

Application Fee

Category Fee
General/OBC Rs. 10/-
SC/ST Nil

Age Limit for Applying in DRDO IRDE 2026

  • Maximum Age Limit: 28 years.
  • Age Relaxation: Relaxable to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBC as per Government of India norms.

Salary

  1. Rs. 37,000/- Per Month + House Rent Allowance (as admissible)

Selection Process in DRDO IRDE Recruitment 2026

  1. Screening of applications by constituted committee
  2. Shortlisting based on valid GATE score and percentage of marks in qualifying degree
  3. Interview
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The last date to submit the application for the DRDO IRDE Junior Research Fellow positions is 21st May 2026. Ensure your application reaches the designated address before this deadline.

Candidates need a B.Tech/B.E. or M.E./M.Tech. in relevant disciplines like Electronics Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering with a first division and a valid NET/GATE score from a UGC recognized university.

There are a total of 8 vacancies for the Junior Research Fellow posts at Instruments Research & Development Establishment (DRDO IRDE).

The maximum age limit for the Junior Research Fellow posts is 28 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per government norms.

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- along with House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible.

The application process for this recruitment is offline. Candidates need to download the application form and send it via post.

The application fee for General and OBC category candidates is Rs. 10/-. SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

The selection process involves screening of applications, shortlisting based on GATE score and marks, followed by an interview.

Instruments Research & Development Establishment is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with the pincode 248008.

Yes, age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (OBC) as per the Government of India norms.
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Disclaimer: This information is compiled and verified from official notifications for educational purposes. Always verify details from the official DRDO IRDE website before applying.