DRDO JRF Recruitment 2025: The Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released an official notification inviting applications for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs). This is a prestigious opportunity for young and motivated Indian nationals to pursue defence-related research at DRDO.
Vacancy Details for DRDO JRF Recruitment 2025
A total of 5 JRF vacancies have been announced in various engineering disciplines:
| Sl. No | Subject / Field | No. of Fellowships | Essential Qualification |
| 1 | Mechanical Engineering | 01 | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (First Division) with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engg. (First Division at both Graduate & Post Graduate level) |
| 2 | Aeronautical Engineering | 01 | B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical Engg. (First Division) with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech in Aeronautical Engg. (First Division at both Graduate & Post Graduate level) |
| 3 | Aerospace Engineering | 01 | B.E./B.Tech in Aerospace Engg. (First Division) with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech in Aerospace Engg. (First Division at both Graduate & Post Graduate level) |
| 4 | Textile Engineering | 01 | B.E./B.Tech in Textile Engg. (First Division) with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech in Textile Engg. (First Division at both Graduate & Post Graduate level) |
| 5 | Textile Engineering (Second Post) | 01 | Same as above |
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline with First Division and a valid GATE score,
OR - M.E./M.Tech in relevant discipline with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate level.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 28 years as on closing date of receipt of application.
- Relaxation:
- 5 years for SC/ST candidates
- 3 years for OBC candidates
Salary (Stipend)
- Selected JRFs will receive:
- ₹37,000/- per month
- Plus HRA & medical facilities as per DRDO rules.
Tenure for DRDO JRF Recruitment 2025
- Fellowship will be awarded for a period of two years, extendable as per rules.
Selection Procedure
- Selection will be based on:
- Screening of Applications
- Shortlisting of Candidates
- Interview at ADRDE, Agra
- Candidates will need to produce original certificates/testimonials at the time of interview.
Application Procedure for DRDO JRF Recruitment 2025
- Download the Application Form from DRDO Official Website.
- Fill the application in the prescribed format along with:
- Bio-data
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, experience certificates (if any)
- Affix a passport-size photograph
- Send the application to:
Director, ADRDE, DRDO,
Post Box No. 51, Station Road, Agra Cantt – 282001
(Applications must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with “Application for Fellowship of JRF (with Fellowship Number, Subject Code and Discipline)”.)
- Candidates working in Central Govt./State Govt./PSUs/Autonomous bodies must produce NOC at the time of interview.
Important Links & Dates
- Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 25 September 2025
Official Notification & Application Form: Download
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