Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) – CVRDE
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 7
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and a valid GATE score, or M.E. / M.Tech with First Division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required, but a valid GATE score or a Master's degree is mandatory.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) position at CVRDE offers a prestigious opportunity for 7 selected candidates to engage in advanced research within AFV technologies. This role provides a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹37,000 and is ideal for high-achieving engineering graduates or postgraduates looking to build a career in defense R&D. Candidates will work at the premier DRDO laboratory in Avadi, Chennai, contributing to critical national defense projects while gaining exposure to cutting-edge mechanical systems. This fellowship is a significant career milestone for those aiming to pursue a Ph.D. or specialized research in the defense sector.
- This fellowship is initially offered for a two-year tenure with possibilities for extension based on project requirements and performance.
- Selected fellows are eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) and medical facilities as per the prevailing organization rules.
- Candidates have the unique opportunity to register for a part-time Ph.D. with a recognized university during their tenure at CVRDE.
- The selection process involves a screening of academic marks followed by a written objective test and a same-day interview in Chennai.
- Applicants must ensure they possess a valid GATE score if applying with a B.E. or B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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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: 7 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 selected candidate will receive a consolidated fellowship emolument of ₹37,000 per month plus applicable HRA and medical facilities.
Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and a valid GATE score, or an M.E./M.Tech with First Division at both levels.
The maximum age limit is 28 years for Unreserved candidates, 31 years for OBC, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates as on the date of application.
