Junior Research Fellow (Electronics Engg.) – IRDE
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics Engineering with valid GATE/NET score or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics Engineering with first division marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required, but a strong academic background and valid GATE/NET scores are essential.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) invites applications for 4 Junior Research Fellow (Electronics Engg.) positions under the DRDO recruitment 2026 scheme. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA for a two-year research tenure focused on advanced opto-electronics. Applicants must hold a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics Engineering with a valid GATE/NET score or an M.E./M.Tech degree. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to contribute to national defense research in a premier laboratory environment.
- Maximum age limit is 28 years as of the closing date, with standard government relaxations for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
- The fellowship is initially for two years but is extendable based on performance and project requirements.
- Selection involves shortlisting based on GATE scores and academic percentages followed by an interview process.
- Candidates must submit a ₹10 Indian Postal Order drawn in favor of the Director, IRDE, Dehradun, unless exempted.
- Applications must be submitted both via post to IRDE Dehradun and via email to [email protected] in PDF format.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible under the rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
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Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Fill the application form (Check Detailed Notification) in the prescribed format
- Submit a crossed Indian Postal Order of Rs. 10/- drawn in favour of 'The Director, IRDE, Dehradun' (SC/ST/OBC candidates are exempted)
- Scan the signed application form along with supporting documents (educational qualifications, matriculation/birth certificate, GATE/NET score card, and caste certificate) into a single PDF file
- Email the scanned PDF to [email protected] before the closing date
- Forward the hard copy of the duly filled-in application along with enclosures to Director, IRDE, Dehradun
- Write 'APPLICATION FOR JRF ENGAGEMENT' in bold letters on the top of the envelope
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly stipend for this role is ₹37,000 plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Candidates need a first-division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics Engineering with a valid GATE/NET score, or a first-division M.E./M.Tech in the same discipline.
There are a total of 4 tentative vacancies available for this specific research fellowship.