Question 1

What is DRDO ARDE JRF & RA Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune under DRDO has released the recruitment notification for 24 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 1 Research Associate (RA) posts in various engineering and science disciplines.

Question 2

How many vacancies are available in DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

A total of 25 vacancies have been announced, including 24 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts and 1 Research Associate (RA) post.

Question 3

What is the last date to apply for DRDO ARDE JRF Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

The completed application in the prescribed format must reach the Director, ARDE, Pune on or before 31 August 2026.

Question 4

What educational qualifications are required?

Accepted Answer

Candidates should possess B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc. or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. NET/GATE qualification is mandatory for JRF candidates possessing B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. qualifications.

Question 5

What is the age limit for DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

The maximum age is 28 years for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 35 years for Research Associate (RA). Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Government of India rules.

Question 6

What is the selection process for DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

Selection will be based on shortlisting of applications followed by an Interview and/or Written Test, Document Verification and final selection.

Question 7

What fellowship will selected candidates receive?

Accepted Answer

Junior Research Fellows will receive a fellowship of ₹37,000 per month, while Research Associates will receive ₹67,000 per month. HRA, Medical Facilities and Contingency Grant are also admissible as per DRDO Rules.

Question 8

Is there any application fee for DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no application fee for applying to the Junior Research Fellow or Research Associate posts.

Question 9

Will the fellowship guarantee permanent employment in DRDO?

Accepted Answer

No. Award of the JRF or RA Fellowship does not confer any right to permanent absorption or employment in DRDO.

Question 10

Where can I apply for DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need to download the prescribed application format, fill it correctly and send it along with the required self-attested documents to the Director, ARDE, Pune before the closing date.

Particular	Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Fellowship	₹37,000 per month
Research Associate (RA) Fellowship	₹67,000 per month
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Admissible as per DRDO Rules
Medical Facilities	Admissible as per DRDO Rules
Contingency Grant	Admissible as per DRDO Rules
Initial Fellowship Period	2 Years for JRF (Extendable as per DRDO Rules)
Other Benefits	Research facilities, laboratory exposure, leave benefits and other admissible facilities as per DRDO Fellowship Rules.

House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Applicable
Medical Facilities	Applicable
Contingency Grant	Applicable
Research Facilities	Applicable
Laboratory & Project Exposure	Applicable
Library Facilities	Applicable
Conference / Seminar Opportunities (As Per Rules)	Applicable
Leave Benefits as per DRDO Rules	Applicable
Other Benefits as admissible under DRDO Fellowship Rules	Applicable

DRDO ARDE JRF & RA Recruitment 2026 Notification for 25 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts Salary 2026

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