CVRDE JRF Recruitment 2026: The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), a major research facility under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has announced (Advertisement No. – CVRDE/HR/JRF/2026-27) the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Recruitment 2026 announcement.
Research pertaining to Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) technologies is open for eligible Indian applicants. Interested candidates can apply in the prescribed format within the stipulated period given in the official notification.
CVRDE JRF Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO |
| Advertisement No. | CVRDE/HR/JRF/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Job Location | Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Offline (Postal) or Email (as prescribed) |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals Only |
| Fellowship | ₹37,000 per month |
| Fellowship Duration | Initially 2 years (extendable as per rules) |
| Official Notification | Released |
| Last Date | Within 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News/National & Regional Newspapers |
CVRDE JRF Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
Salary and Fellowship
Selected Junior Research Fellows will receive:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Fellowship | ₹37,000 (Consolidated) |
| HRA | As per applicable rules |
| Medical Facilities | As per rules |
| Fellowship Duration | Initially 2 years, extendable as per rules |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- B.E./B.Tech with First Division from a recognized university along with a valid GATE score
OR
- M.E./M.Tech with First Division at both Graduate and Postgraduate levels.
Additional conditions:
- Degrees obtained from foreign universities must have an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi.
- Allied or equivalent engineering disciplines are not acceptable.
- The postgraduate engineering discipline should correspond to the candidate’s undergraduate engineering discipline.
Age Limit (As on the Date of Application)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 28 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 Years |
| SC/ST | 33 Years |
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Nationality
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
Documents Required
Applicants are required to submit self-attested copies of the following:
- Certificate of Birth Date
- Academic Certificates
- Result sheets
- GATE score card (valid
- Caste certificate (if any)
- Certificate of equivalence (for international degrees, if relevant)
- English transcript (when any credential is in a language other than English)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if working now
Selection Procedure
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on academic qualifications.
- Document verification.
- Written Test (Objective Type).
- Interview for candidates qualifying the written test.
- Any additional selection tool/test, if considered necessary by the Director, CVRDE.
Important Points
- Only candidates who qualify the written examination will be invited for the interview.
- The written test and interview will be conducted at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive communication through email only.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection process or joining.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit the prescribed application form (Annexure-I) along with the required supporting documents through either of the following methods:
Option 1: By Post
Send the completed application to:
The Director
Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE)
Ministry of Defence, DRDO
Avadi, Chennai – 600054
The envelope should clearly mention:
“Application for JRF Recruitment-2026”
Option 2: By Email
Applications in all respects complete together with supporting documents, may also be sent in PDF format to the email address mentioned in the official notification.
Last Date
As per the official notification, applications should reach CVRDE within 21 days of the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News/National & Regional Newspapers.
Note: This page is for informational purposes only. Candidates are requested to send their applications precisely in accordance with the procedure laid down in the official notification. It does not supply or claim any unofficial app link.
Important Instructions
- Make sure that you are eligible before applying.
- Only candidates who have the requisite degree / provisional certificate are eligible.
- Candidates who have been awarded a JRF in any DRDO laboratory are not eligible.
- Verification requires the submission of original documents.
- Fellowship is for a limited period and does not guarantee a permanent job in DRDO.
- Candidates must have their registered mobile number and email active during the recruitment process.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CVRDE JRF Recruitment 2026 – Number of Vacancies?
Total 16 positions are there for Junior Research Fellow (JRF).
What is the fellowship monthly?
Selected candidates would get a monthly salary of Rs. 37000/- along with HRA and medical amenities as per regulations applicable.
What is the educational qualification needed?
Candidates should have either of the following:
- B.E./B.Tech (First Division) with valid GATE score or
- M.E./M.Tech (First Division in both UG and PG) subject to the discipline criteria.
Important: Candidates are advised to go through the official notification before submitting application to ensure that they fulfil all the qualifying criteria.
