DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 10 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Posts - Recruitment 2026
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Short Information: Maharashtra and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 10 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Posts. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Important Dates for DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026:
Notification Release: February 2026
Application Start Date: As per notification release
Application Last Date: 22 February 2026 (application must reach VRDE office by this date)
Last Date for Receipt: 22 February 2026 (applications received after this will not be accepted)
Written Test Date: Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates (if test is conducted)
Interview Date: Will be communicated via email/post to qualified candidates
Result Declaration: On DRDO/VRDE website
Note: Candidates should check DRDO website regularly for updates.
Application Fee:
- All Categories: Nil (No application fee required)
- DRDO recruitment typically does not charge any application fee
Age Limit (as per position level):
- Junior positions (JRF/Technical Assistant): Maximum 28-30 years
- Senior positions (Research Associate/Engineer): Maximum 35-40 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (General): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- DRDO employees: 5 years (with conditions)
- Ex-servicemen: Service period + 3 years
Note: Age calculated as on closing date of application. Refer official notification for exact age criteria.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 - Key Information | |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), DRDO |
| Parent Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt of India |
| Establishment Location | Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 414006 |
| Work Domain | Combat vehicles, Tanks, Armored vehicles, Military automotive technology |
| Post Names | Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer (various levels - JRF/Research Associate/Technical positions) |
| Total Vacancies | 10 Posts |
| Disciplines | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering |
| Employment Type | Fellowship / Regular / Contractual (as per position) |
| Qualification - Mechanical | B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/Automobile/Production Engg (60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) | M.E./M.Tech. for senior posts |
| Qualification - Electrical | B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical/Electronics & Electrical Engg (60% marks; 55% for reserved) | M.E./M.Tech. preferred for higher levels |
| Preferred Qualifications | GATE score, CAD/CAE software (CATIA/ANSYS), Automotive experience, Research publications |
| Age Limit (Junior) | 28-30 years (for JRF/Technical Assistant) |
| Age Limit (Senior) | 35-40 years (for Research Associate/Engineer posts) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 yrs | OBC: 3 yrs | PwBD: 10-15 yrs | Ex-servicemen: As per rules |
| Fellowship (JRF) | Rs. 31,000/- pm (first 2 years), Rs. 35,000/- pm (3rd year onward) |
| Fellowship (Research Associate) | Rs. 47,000 - 54,000/- pm (with Ph.D. & experience) |
| Regular Pay (Junior) | Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400/- pm (Level 6, 7th CPC) + DA + HRA |
| Regular Pay (Mid-level) | Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400/- pm (Level 7-8) |
| Regular Pay (Senior) | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/- pm (Level 10-11) |
| Benefits | DA, HRA/DRDO accommodation, Medical (CGHS), LTA, Children Education Allowance, NPS, Gratuity, Insurance |
| Training Opportunities | Foreign deputation, International conferences, Collaboration with IITs/IISc, Higher studies sponsorship |
| Application Mode | OFFLINE ONLY - Through Post/Courier (No online application) |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee for any category) |
| Application Last Date | 22 February 2026 (must reach VRDE office by this date) |
| Selection Process | Screening → Written Test (if any) → Technical Interview → Document Verification → Security Clearance → Medical |
| Postal Address | The Director, VRDE, Ahmednagar - 414006, Maharashtra |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
| Important Note | Security clearance mandatory. Work involves classified defence projects. Apply by post only before deadline. |
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