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DRDO CABS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 10 Posts

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Total Vacancies
10 Posts
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Offline (Post)
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Closing Date
22 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Defence Research and Development Organisation 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. DefenceResearchandDevelopmentOrganisation/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (10 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 22 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Defence Research and Development Organisation Regional Headquarters, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
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DRDO CABS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 10 Posts

DRDO Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) has released a notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) posts. Interested candidates with a valid GATE score or ME/M.Tech degree can apply offline by sending their willingness email and appearing for the walk-in interview scheduled for February 2026.

DRDO CABS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company NameCentre for Airborne Systems (CABS) under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Post NameJunior Research Fellow (JRF)
No of Posts10
SalaryRs. 37,000/- pm plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible
Last Date to Send Willingness Email22 February 2026
Walk-in Interview Dates25 & 26 February 2026
Official Websitewww.drdo.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post CodeDisciplinesVacancies
JRF 01Aeronautical Engineering01
JRF 02Computer Science & Engineering04
JRF 03Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)03
JRF 04Electrical Engineering01
JRF 05Mechanical Engineering01

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

  • BE/B.Tech in relevant disciplines with first division along with valid GATE score (only GATE 2024 & 2025 scores acceptable).
  • OR ME/M.Tech in relevant disciplines with first division both at Graduate & Post-graduate level.

Age Limit

  • Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on 31 December 2025.
  • Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates; 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) candidates.

Nationality

  • Only Indian Nationals to apply.

Selection Process

  • Walk-in Interview.
  • Initial screening and verification of testimonials.
  • Interview of screened shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

  • Download application form from www.drdo.gov.in.
  • Send willingness email to [email protected] latest by 22 February 2026 with subject: "Application for the post of Junior Research Fellowship- Discipline".
  • Appear for walk-in interview on specified dates at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), DRDO, Belur, Yemlur PO, Bengaluru-560037 with filled application, attested copies, originals, photo ID.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to send the willingness email?
A. The last date is 22 February 2026.

Q2. What are the walk-in interview dates?
A. 25 February 2026 (ECE and Electrical) and 26 February 2026 (Aeronautical, Mechanical, and Computer Science).

Q3. Is GATE score mandatory?
A. Yes, for BE/B.Tech candidates, a valid GATE score (2024 or 2025) is mandatory. However, ME/M.Tech candidates with first division at both levels are exempted from the GATE requirement.

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