DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026

Last date to send willingness by email : 30 April 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Application Acceptance) : 04 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Document Verification) ; 04 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Written Test) : 04 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Interview) : 04 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Interview - if needed) : 05 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Application Acceptance) : 06 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Document Verification) : 06 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Written Test) : 06 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Interview) : 06 May 2026.
Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Interview - if needed) : 07 May 2026.

Eligibility Criteria :

JRF – Mechanical Engineering:
BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering (First Division) with valid GATE score
OR ME/MTech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels
JRF – Electrical Engineering:
BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering (First Division) with valid GATE score
OR ME/MTech in Electrical Engineering with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.

Age Limit :
Maximum age: 28 years.
Age relaxation: SC/ST: +5 years, OBC (Non-creamy layer): +3 years.

Stipend :
Rs. 37,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as applicable.

Selection Process :
Document Verification.
Written Test.
Interview.

How to Apply :
Prepare a complete bio-data/CV including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
Attach self-attested copies of required documents: educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, recent photograph.
Clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line.
Send the application to the official email address provided in the notification.
Ensure submission before 30 April 2026.
Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.