Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) , one of the premier R&D laboratories of DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, has invited applications for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for the year 2026. A total of 16 vacancies are available in the disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Computer Science Engineering. Interested and eligible candidates must apply in the prescribed format within 21 days from the date of publication in the newspaper/employment news.

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Organization	Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO
Parent Organization	Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
Recruitment Type	Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Total Vacancies	16 Posts
Application Mode	Offline (Post) / Email (PDF)
Job Location	Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Category	Central Govt / DRDO
Last Date for Receipt of Application	15 July 2026
Official Website	https://drdo.gov.in
Email for Submission	pmhr.cvrde@gov.in

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– Age Limit

Category	Maximum Age
Unreserved (General)	Not exceeding 28 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	Not exceeding 31 years
SC / ST	Not exceeding 33 years

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– Important Dates

Event	Date
Date of Publication	As per Employment News / Newspaper
Last Date for Receipt of Application	15 July 2026

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Application Fee

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Criteria	Requirement
Option 1	B.E./B.Tech with First Division from recognized university with valid GATE score
Option 2	M.E./M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level

Nationality

• Only Indian Nationals need to apply.

Important Eligibility Conditions

S.No.	Condition
1	Only candidates who have been awarded Degree/Provisional Certificate are eligible to apply
2	Those who were already awarded JRF position in any DRDO Laboratory/Centre earlier are not eligible to apply again
3	No allied or equivalent engineering discipline is acceptable
4	M.E./M.Tech discipline must be relevant to their B.E./B.Tech discipline

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details

Discipline	Vacancies	Essential Qualification
Mechanical Engineering	7	B.E./B.Tech with First Division from recognized university with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	2	B.E./B.Tech with First Division from recognized university with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level
Electronics & Communication Engineering	5	B.E./B.Tech with First Division from recognized university with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level
Computer Science Engineering	2	B.E./B.Tech with First Division from recognized university with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level
Total	16

Important Notes:

• No allied or equivalent Engineering discipline is acceptable.
• Candidates having a Degree from foreign universities must obtain an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi.
• M.E./M.Tech discipline must be relevant to their B.E./B.Tech Engineering discipline.
• Only those who have been awarded Degree / Provisional Certificate are eligible to apply.

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– Salary Details

Particulars	Details
Monthly Stipend	₹37,000/- per month (Consolidated stipend/Fellowship Emolument)
HRA	Admissible as per rules
Medical Facilities	Admissible as per rules
Initial Tenure	2 years
Extension	Extendable as per rules
Ph.D. Registration	May be allowed for part-time Ph.D. with any University/Institution during tenure (subject to Director’s approval)
Termination	Can be terminated with one month’s notice

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

Follow These Steps:

1. Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the advertisement.
2. Fill in the application form completely in Block Letters.
3. Paste a recent passport size photograph in the space provided.
4. Attach self-attested copies of:
   • Date of Birth certificate
   • Essential Qualification certificates & mark sheets
   • Higher Qualification certificates & mark sheets
   • GATE score card
   • Caste certificate (if applicable)
5. If documents are in a language other than English, attach a duly self-attested transcript in English.
6. In-service candidates must produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Cadre Controlling Authority/Present Employer at the time of Screening & Written Test (format in Annexure-III).

Submission Options (Any One)

Option 1 – By Post:

The Director
Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE)
Min of Defence, DRDO
Avadi, Chennai – 600054

Envelope Superscription: “Application for JRF Recruitment-2026”

Option 2 – By Email:

Send the filled application form along with supporting documents in PDF format to:

• pmhr.cvrde@gov.in

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CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

Stage	Details
1	Application Screening – Shortlisting based on B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech marks
2	Written Test (Objective Type) at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai
3	Interview – Only candidates shortlisted from written test will be called for interview on the same day
4	Final Selection – Based on performance in written test & interview

Important:

• Candidates who do not qualify the Written Test will not be considered for Interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test, interview, or joining.
• Candidates must come prepared to overstay for a day or two to complete the process.
• Candidates should make their own arrangements for stay and transport in Chennai.

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

S.No.	Instruction
1	Applicants should ensure their eligibility criteria in respect of age, essential qualifications, etc.
2	Misrepresentation or falsification of facts detected at any stage shall result in cancellation of candidature
3	Only candidates applied within the due date will be shortlisted & intimated
4	Shortlisted candidates must attend written test and interview along with a copy of the intimation sent by CVRDE
5	Candidates are advised to refer to DRDO website (https://drdo.gov.in) for updates
6	Applicants are advised not to change their registered mobile number and email
7	Original certificates must be produced for verification before commencement of written test
8	One set of documents (self-attested) to be submitted during reporting time
9	Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer must produce original caste certificate at time of interview
10	Award of Fellowship shall not be claimed as a matter of right – selection is at the sole discretion of Director, CVRDE
11	Offer of Fellowship is purely temporary and does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO
12	CVRDE reserves the right to amend/modify or summarily cancel this advertisement
13	Disputes will be subject to courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over Madras/Chennai (Tamil Nadu) only
14	Director, CVRDE reserves the full right to cancel candidature without prior intimation

CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– Documents Required

• Filled Application Form (Annexure-I) with photograph
• Self-attested Date of Birth Certificate
• Self-attested Degree/Provisional Certificate (B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech)
• Self-attested Mark Sheets (all semesters)
• Valid GATE Score Card
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates – issued by competent authority)
• NOC from present employer (for in-service candidates) – Annexure-III
• Declaration regarding intimation to Cadre Controlling Authority (Annexure-II) – for in-service candidates
• English transcript (if original documents are in a language other than English)
• Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar, Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.) – to be produced at interview

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CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for CVRDE DRDO JRF Recruitment 2026?

Applications must be received within 21 days from the date of publication in the newspaper/employment news.

Q2. How many vacancies are available?

16 vacancies – Mechanical (7), EEE (2), ECE (5), CSE (2).

Q3. What is the monthly stipend for JRF?

₹37,000/- per month (Consolidated stipend) + HRA & medical facilities as per rules.

Q4. What is the duration of the fellowship?

Initially for 2 years, extendable as per rules.

Q5. What is the age limit for General category candidates?

Not exceeding 28 years as on date of application.

Q6. Can candidates with foreign degrees apply?

Yes, but they must obtain an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi.

Q7. What is the selection process?

Written Test (Objective Type) followed by Interview on the same day.

Q8. Is there any application fee?

No application fee.

Q9. Will TA/DA be paid for attending the written test/interview?

No. No TA/DA will be paid.

Q10. Can I apply if I have already held a JRF in DRDO?

No. Those already awarded JRF in any DRDO Laboratory/Centre are not eligible to apply again.

Q11. Does this fellowship offer absorption in DRDO?

No. The offer is purely temporary and does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.

Q12. Where is CVRDE located?

Avadi, Chennai – 600054 (25 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, 38 km from Kilambakkam Bus Stand).