DRDO ARDE has released the recruitment notification No: ARDE/JRF-RA/2026 to fill the 24 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate (RA) Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://drdo.gov.in/. The last date for the receipt of Filled application along with all enclosures is 31.08.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the DRDO ARDE Junior Research Fellow notification and verify their eligibility.
The official place of posting for all the 24 positions will be Pune. Eligible candidates possessing a B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc can apply exclusively via the Offline mode. Applicants must have a working Email Address and Mobile Number that they maintain until the DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 results are announced.
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 Advertisement & Application Form Download Link
DRDO ARDE Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: DRDO ARDE – Armament Research and Development Establishment Pune |
| Notification No: ARDE/JRF-RA/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 24 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate (RA) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Pune |
| Starting Date: 06.08.2026 |
| Last Date: 31.08.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Offline |
| Official Website: https://drdo.gov.in/ |
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Current DRDO ARDE Job Openings:
- Junior Research Fellow – 08 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow – 04 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow – 10 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow – 01 Post
- Research Associate (RA) – 01 Post
DRDO ARDE Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for DRDO ARDE:
- Junior Research Fellow –
- Essential 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) in first division with NET/GATE qualification. OR M.Sc. in 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 disciplines in first division with NET/GATE qualification. OR M. Tech / M.E. (Electronics / Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Applied Electronics/ Microelectronics/ Microwave Engineering / Signal Processing/ Microwave/ Power Electronics/ Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation and Control/ Optoelectronics/ Applied Optics/ Laser and Electro Optics & similar disciplines) in first division at both Graduate and Post graduate level.
- Junior Research Fellow –
- Essential 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) with NET/GATE qualification OR M.Sc. (Computer Science) in first division with NET/GATE qualification.
- Junior Research Fellow –
- Essential Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering/ Metallurgy/ Metallurgical Engineering / Material Engineering / Material Science/ Manufacturing Engg./ Production Engg.) in first division with NET/GATE qualification OR M.E./ M. Tech (Mechanical Engineering/ Metallurgy/ Metallurgical Engineering / Material Engineering/ Material Science/Manufacturing Engineering/ Production Engineerind) in 1st division at both Under Graduate and Post graduate level.
- Junior Research Fellow –
- Essential Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech (Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering) in first division with NET/GATE qualification. OR M. Tech / M.E. (Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering) in first division at both Under Graduate and Post graduate level.
- Research Associate (RA) –
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D (Electronics Engg) from reputed institution or ME/ MTech with minimum 03 years of R&D experience in an institute of reputed institution. A) Essential Applicants who have submitted their Ph.D thesis may also apply. However, the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the Applicant has been awarded the Graduate, before the expiry of the validity of the award offer. B) Applicants must have at least one research paper publication in standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Report (JCR) or Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal.
- Desirable: Experience in the field of RF/Microwaves/ Antenna
Age Limit for DRDO ARDE: (As on 31.08.2026)
- Junior Research Fellow – 28 years
- Research Associate (RA) – 35 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for DRDO ARDE:
- Junior Research Fellow – Rs.37,000/-p.m
- Research Associate (RA) – Rs.67,000/-p.m
Method of Selection for DRDO ARDE:
- Written test
- Interview
How to Submit an Application:
- The Bio-data is to be addressed to The Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Armament Post, Pashan, PUNE- 411 021 with name of the post superscribed on the envelope and should reach the office on or before 31st Aug 2026 (Monday) the latest.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 06.08.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 31.08.2026
DRDO ARDE Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of DRDO ARDE: Website Link |
| Advertisement and Application Form for DRDO ARDE: Click Here to Download |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is DRDO ARDE positions a permanent job?
- No, its a Contract Basis Job.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 24 positions will be Pune.
- What is the selection process for DRDO ARDE positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Written test, Interview
