Job Details

DRDO Aeronautical Development Establishment (DRDO ADE) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 8 Research Associate / Junior Research Fellow Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for defence jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their resume and documents to the official email address. The email application must be submitted on or before 24-03-2026. Candidates are advised to send their applications well before the deadline. In this article, you will find complete details about Research Associate / Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, email application steps, and important links. Advertisement Company Name DRDO Aeronautical Development Establishment Post Name Research Associate / Junior Research Fellow No of Posts 8 Advt No ADE/HRD/01/2026 Salary Rs. ₹37,000/- - ₹67,000/- Per Month Qualification PhD or ME/M.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines Age Limit Maximum 35 years for RA and 28 years for JRF as on closing date Last Date 24 March 2026 Walk-in Date 07 April 2026 Apply Mode Email Job Type Fellowship Trending Govt Jobs IAF Agniveer New Recruitment 2026 UPSC CSE Online Form 2026 DSSSB 911 AE, JE & More Online Form 2026 RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 MCL 677 Various Vacancies Online Form 2026 Candidates should download and read the DRDO ADE Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below. Download DRDO ADE Job 2026 Notification PDF Post Name Total Posts Research Associate - Aero/Mechanical Engineering 1 Research Associate - Aero/Electronics/Material Engineering 1 Junior Research Fellow - Aeronautical Engineering 3 Junior Research Fellow - Mechanical Engineering 1 Junior Research Fellow - Computer Science Engineering 1 Junior Research Fellow - Electronics & Communication Engineering 1 Total 8 Indian Nationals Meritorious candidates from recognized Universities/Institutions Research Associate - Aero/Mechanical Engineering: PhD in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering OR ME/M.Tech in first division with 3+ years experience Research Associate - Aero/Electronics/Material Engineering: PhD in Aeronautical/Electronics/Material Engineering OR ME/M.Tech in first division with 2+ years experience Junior Research Fellow - Aeronautical Engineering: BE/B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score Junior Research Fellow - Mechanical Engineering: BE/B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score Junior Research Fellow - Computer Science Engineering: BE/B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score Junior Research Fellow - Electronics & Communication Engineering: ME/M.Tech in First Division at both graduate and post-graduate levels Research Associate: Maximum 35 years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government rules) Junior Research Fellow: Maximum 28 years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government rules) Research Associate: Rs. ₹67,000/- Per Month with applicable HRA as per rules Junior Research Fellow: Rs. ₹37,000/- Per Month with applicable HRA as per rules Event Date Application Submission Start 4 March 2026 Application Submission Close 24 March 2026 JRF Screening Test (if required) 7 April 2026 JRF Interview 7 April 2026 JRF Interview continuation 8 April 2026 RA Shortlist Notification 31 March 2026 RA Interview 9 April 2026 Last Date to Apply 24 March 2026 For RA: Screening and Personal Interview For JRF: Screening Test (if required based on number of applicants) followed by Personal Interview Candidates who wish to apply for DRDO ADE Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below. Read the official notification carefully before applying. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 24-03-2026. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference. Link Description Link Official Notification PDF Click here Official Website Click here

8

Total Posts

• Indian Nationals
• Meritorious candidates from recognized Universities/Institutions
• Research Associate - Aero/Mechanical Engineering: PhD in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering OR ME/M.Tech in first division with 3+ years experience
• Research Associate - Aero/Electronics/Material Engineering: PhD in Aeronautical/Electronics/Material Engineering OR ME/M.Tech in first division with 2+ years experience
• Junior Research Fellow - Aeronautical Engineering: BE/B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score
• Junior Research Fellow - Mechanical Engineering: BE/B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score
• Junior Research Fellow - Computer Science Engineering: BE/B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score
• Junior Research Fellow - Electronics & Communication Engineering: ME/M.Tech in First Division at both graduate and post-graduate levels

• Research Associate: Maximum 35 years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government rules)
• Junior Research Fellow: Maximum 28 years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government rules)

• For RA: Screening and Personal Interview
• For JRF: Screening Test (if required based on number of applicants) followed by Personal Interview

• Research Associate: Rs. ₹67,000/- Per Month with applicable HRA as per rules
• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. ₹37,000/- Per Month with applicable HRA as per rules

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 24-03-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.