DRDO Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) – Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2025
Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Government of India is inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals to pursue doctorate‑related research as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for two years (extendable).
Disciplines and Fellowship Details
- Mechanical Engineering – 2 fellowships.
- Minimum eligibility: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (1st Division) and NET/GATE or ME/M.Tech (1st Division, undergraduate & postgraduate).
- Aerospace Engineering – 1 fellowship.
- Minimum eligibility: BE/B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (1st Division) and NET/GATE or ME/M.Tech (1st Division, undergraduate & postgraduate).
- Electronics Engineering – 1 fellowship.
- Minimum eligibility: BE/B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (1st Division) and NET/GATE or ME/M.Tech (1st Division, undergraduate & postgraduate).
- Textile Engineering – 1 fellowship.
- Minimum eligibility: BE/B.Tech in Textile Engineering (1st Division) and NET/GATE or ME/M.Tech (1st Division, undergraduate & postgraduate).
Benefits
- Stipend: ₹37,000 per month (+HRA, medical facilities as per rules)
- Upper age limit: 28 years as on the closing date (relaxations as per Government policy)
- Place of work: ADRDE, Agra
Application Process
- Download the application format from the DRDO/ADRDE website.
- Complete the form and send it with self‑attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), experience (if any), and other required documents.
- Send applications by post to Director, ADRDE, Agra Cantt. – 282001, with "Application for JRF (write Fellowship & Subject code)" on the envelope.
- Closing date: 25.09.2025.
Selection
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (no TA/DA). Original certificates/testimonials must be produced at the time of interview.
Contact for Queries
Director, ADRDE, Agra Cantt. – 282001
Phone: 0562-2258171
Email: director.adrde@gov.in