DRDO CABS has released the recruitment notification No: CABS/JRF/2026/01 to fill the 10 JRF Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://drdo.gov.in/. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the DRDO CABS JRF 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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DRDO CABS Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: DRDO – CABS, Centre for Airborne Systems |
| Notification No: CABS/JRF/2026/01 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 10 JRF Posts |
| Place of Posting: Bengalur |
| Starting Date: 13.01.2026 |
| Last Date: 22.02.2026 |
| Date of Interview: 25.02.2026 & 26.02.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Offline |
| Official Website: https://drdo.gov.in/ |
Current DRDO CABS Job Openings:
- JRF 01 – Aeronautical Engineering – 01 Post
- JRF 02 – Computer Science & Engineering – 04 Posts
- JRF 03 – Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) – 03 Posts
- JRF 04 – Electrical Engineering – 01 Post
- JRF 05 – Mechanical Engineering – 01 Post
DRDO CABS Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification for DRDO CABS:
- Education Qualification: BE/B. Tech in above disciplines first division with valid GATE score. Only GATE scores of 2024 & GATE score of 2025 are acceptable. Or ME/M.Tech in above Stream in first division both at UG & PG level.
Equivalent acceptable subjects of Essential Qualification Degree:
- JRF 01 – Aeronautical Engineering – Aeronautical Engineering/ Aerospace Engg/ Aerospace Engg (Avionics).
- JRF 02 – Computer Science & Engineering – Computer Science Engg/Technology, Computer Science & Engg/Technology, Computer Science Engg & IT, Software Engg/Technology, Computer Science & Automation Engg/Tech, Information Technology, Computer Science/Technology & Informatics Engg/Tech, Information Science & Engg/Technology. Computer & Communication Engg, Computer Networking.
- JRF 03 – Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) – Electronics & Communication Engg, Industrial Electronics Engg, Tele-communication Engg, Electronics Engg, Electronics & Computer Engg, Electronics & Control Engg, Electronics & Communication System Engg, Electronics & Telematics Engg, Telecommunication & Information Tech. ,Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg, Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg, Electronics & Instrumentation Engg, Electronics & Telecommunication Engg, Electrical & Communication Engg, Radio Physics and Electronics, Electrical Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg, Electronics and Communication Engg (Avionics).
- JRF 04 – Electrical Engineering – Electrical Engg, Electrical Power System Engg, Electrical & Electronics Engg, Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg, Power Engg, Power Electronics Engg, Electronics & Electrical Communications Engg, Electrical with Communication Engg.
- JRF 05 – Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Engg, Mechanical & Automation Engg, Mechanical & Production Engg.
Age Limit for DRDO CABS:
- JRF – 28 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for DRDO CABS:
- JRF – Rs. 37,000/-
Method of Selection for DRDO CABS:
- walk-in-interview
- Screening and Document verification
How to Submit an Application:
- Application form can be downloaded from website www.drdo.gov.in. Eligible candidates who are willing to attend the walk-in-interview are advised to send their willingness by email at jrf.rectt.cabs[at]gov.in latest by 22nd Feb 2026. The subject field of the email must contain “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellowship- Discipline”.
- Desirous candidates appearing for walk-in-interview are required to report at Centre for Airborne System(CABS), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Belur, Yemlur PO, Bengaluru-560037 by 08:45 hrs
Crucial Dates:
Date of Interview:
- 25th Feb 2026 – ECE and Electrical
- 26th Feb 2026 – Aeronautical, Mechanical and Computer Science
DRDO CABS Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of DRDO CABS: Website Link |
| Advertisement and Application Form for DRDO CABS: Advertisement & Application PDF |
