DRDO ARDE Pune JRF & RA Recruitment 2026 – 24 Posts | Electronics/CS/Mech/Aero | Stipend Rs. 37,000-67,000
Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO, Pune
Maharashtra - Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra
| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electronics/E&C/Signal Processing/Microwave/Photonics | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/IT/Data Science/AI-ML | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical/Metallurgy/Materials/Production | — | — | — | — | 10 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Research Associate (RA) - Electronics Engineering | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 24 | ||||
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Important Dates
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
35 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Salary / Pay Scale
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Position Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electronics/E&C/Signal Processing/Microwave/Photonics | 8 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m | — | — | — |
| 2 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/IT/Data Science/AI-ML | 4 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m | — | — | — |
| 3 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical/Metallurgy/Materials/Production | 10 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m | — | — | — |
| 4 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | 1 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m | — | — | — |
| 5 | Research Associate (RA) - Electronics Engineering | 1 | Rs. 67,000/- p.m | — | — | — |
| Total Vacancies | 24 | |||||
Eligibility
- JRF: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc First Division + NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech First Division (Electronics/CS/Mech/Aero disciplines).
- RA: PhD (Electronics) OR M.E./M.Tech + 3 yrs R&D + SCI/JCR paper.
- Age: JRF max 28, RA max 35 yrs.
- Apply by post to ARDE Pune by 31 Aug 2026.
Qualification / Education
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Full Description
DRDO ARDE Pune JRF & RA Recruitment 2026
Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a premier DRDO laboratory, invites applications from young and meritorious Indian Nationals who desire to pursue defence related research as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA). Advertisement No. ARDE/JRF-RA/2026. Fellowships are initially offered for a period of two years (extendable as per rules for JRF).
Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Category | Discipline | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JRF | Electronics / E&C / Signal Processing / Microwave / Photonics etc. | 08 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m |
| 2 | JRF | Computer Science / IT / Data Science / Cyber Security / AI-ML etc. | 04 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m |
| 3 | JRF | Mechanical / Metallurgy / Material Science / Production etc. | 10 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m |
| 4 | JRF | Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering | 01 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m |
| 5 | RA | Electronics Engineering (PhD / M.E.+3 yrs R&D) | 01 | Rs. 67,000/- p.m |
| Total | 24 | |||
Educational Qualification
- JRF (Electronics): B.E./B.Tech (Electronics/E&C/Applied Electronics/Signal Processing/Microwave/Microelectronics/Power Electronics/Instrumentation/Applied Physics/Applied Optics/Photonics) First Division + NET/GATE OR M.Sc similar disciplines First Division + NET/GATE OR M.Tech/M.E. First Division at both levels.
- JRF (CS): B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Computer Applications/Data Science/Software Engg/Cyber Security/AI-ML) + NET/GATE OR M.Sc (CS) First Division + NET/GATE.
- JRF (Mech): B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Metallurgy/Materials/Manufacturing/Production) First Division + NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech First Division at both levels.
- JRF (Aero): B.E./B.Tech (Aeronautical/Aerospace) First Division + NET/GATE OR M.Tech/M.E. First Division.
- RA: PhD (Electronics) OR M.E./M.Tech with 3 years R&D experience + at least one JCR/SCI journal paper.
Age Limit
JRF: Maximum 28 years. RA: Maximum 35 years (as on date of interview; relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC).
How to Apply
Forward CV/Bio-data as per enclosed proforma with self-attested copies of all certificates to:
The Director,
Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE),
Armament Post, Pashan, Pune - 411 021.
Envelope must be superscribed with name of the post and should reach office on or before 31 August 2026 (Monday).
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/written test. Interview dates will be sent by email only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DRDO ARDE Pune JRF & RA Recruitment 2026 – 24 Posts | Electronics/CS/Mech/Aero | Stipend Rs. 37,000-67,000?
DRDO ARDE Pune JRF & RA Recruitment 2026 – 24 Posts | Electronics/CS/Mech/Aero | Stipend Rs. 37,000-67,000 is a government recruitment notification published by Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO, Pune. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 21 July 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 31 August 2026.
What is the age limit?
Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the cutoff date.
What is the required qualification?
JRF: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc First Division + NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. RA: PhD or M.E./M.Tech + 3 yrs exp.