Junior Research Fellow (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) – CVRDE
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with First Division and valid GATE score, or M.E. / M.Tech in relevant discipline with First Division.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must have completed their degree and possess a valid certificate or provisional degree.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Junior Research Fellow (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) role involves 2 vacancies for researchers dedicated to advancing electrical systems in combat vehicle technologies. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 and work under the guidance of expert scientists at DRDO's CVRDE facility in Chennai. This position is specifically designed for candidates with a strong academic background in EEE who are eager to apply theoretical knowledge to practical defense applications. It serves as an excellent platform for early-career engineers to transition into high-level research and development environments.
- The role is purely temporary and does not confer any right for permanent absorption into the DRDO workforce.
- Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to stay in Chennai for an extra day to complete the written test and interview process.
- No allied or equivalent engineering disciplines will be accepted for this specific Electrical and Electronics post.
- Applicants currently employed in government or semi-government organizations must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- The fellowship offers a professional environment conducive to academic growth and technical skill enhancement in defense electronics.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated stipend of ₹37,000 per month plus HRA and medical facilities as per rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech marks.
Written Test (Objective Type) at CVRDE, Avadi.
Personal Interview for candidates who qualify the written test.
Document Verification of original certificates at the time of interview.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
Total Vacancies: 2 Standard GoI norms apply for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories within the total count.
How to Apply
- Download the application format from Annexure-I of the official notification.
- Fill the application form in block letters with all required personal and educational details.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates for Date of Birth, qualifications, mark sheets, and GATE score.
- If currently employed, include a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the current employer.
- Option 1: Send the physical application to 'The Director, CVRDE, Min of Defence, DRDO, Avadi, Chennai - 600054'.
- Write 'Application for JRF Recruitment-2026' on the top of the envelope.
- Option 2: Email the application form and supporting documents in PDF format to pmhr.cvrde@gov.in.
- Ensure the application reaches CVRDE within 21 days of the advertisement publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
The position offers a consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 along with HRA and medical benefits as per rules.
A First Division B.E./B.Tech in EEE with a valid GATE score, or a First Division M.E./M.Tech in the relevant discipline is required.
There are a total of 2 vacancies available for the Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
