About Job
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released an official notification inviting applications from young and meritorious Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) positions. This is a prestigious opportunity for engineering and science graduates and postgraduates who aspire to pursue defence-related research. Selected candidates will be offered fellowships initially for a period of two years, which may be extendable as per applicable rules. Eligible candidates must review the requirements carefully and submit their applications in the prescribed format before the stipulated deadline.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
- Organization: Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO
- Job Title: Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate
- Deadline: 31st August 2026
Details of Position
- Junior Research Fellow (Electronics): 08 Vacancies, Rs. 37,000/- p.m.
- Junior Research Fellow (Computer Science): 04 Vacancies, Rs. 37,000/- p.m.
- Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical/Metallurgy): 10 Vacancies, Rs. 37,000/- p.m.
- Junior Research Fellow (Aeronautical/Aerospace): 01 Vacancy, Rs. 37,000/- p.m.
- Research Associate (RA): 01 Vacancy, Rs. 67,000/- p.m.
Eligibility Details
Candidates must possess a first division B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./M.Tech/Ph.D. in relevant disciplines along with a valid NET/GATE score where applicable. Maximum age limit is 28 years for JRF and 35 years for RA as on the date of interview, with relaxation applicable for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per government rules.
Application Details
Interested candidates should forward their Bio-Data in the original proforma along with self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, and caste certificates. The application must be addressed to The Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Armament Post, Pashan, Pune - 411 021, superscribing the post name on the envelope, to reach on or before 31st August 2026.
Important Conditions
- Offer of fellowship does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview or written test via email.
- Employed candidates in government or public sector undertakings must produce a No Objection Certificate.