Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha invites applications from young & meritorious Indian Nationals, who desire to pursue defence related research as Junior Research Fellows. Selection will be made on the basis of an interview held through video conferencing. Applications are invited from candidates possessing the below mentioned qualification
DRDO Recruitment 2025
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Last date for Submission Application | 08-01-2026 |
| Walk-in Interview | 10-02-2026 Through video Confrecing |
DRDO Recruitment 2025
| Organization | Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Post Name | Juniour Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No of Posts | 03 |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech with GATE or M,E/M.Tech in Electronics & Comunication/Mechanical Engineering |
| Salary | Rs.37,000/- |
| Age Limit | 28 Years |
| Last Date for Apply | 08-01-2025 |
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| DRDO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details | |
| Posts Name | Total Posts |
| Juniour Reserch Fellow (JRF) | 03 |
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Electronics & Communication Engineering – Graduate Degree in professional course (B.E/B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering in first division with GATE qualification.
Or
Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E/M.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering in first division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level.
Mechanical Engineering – Graduate Degree in professional course (B.E/B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering in first division with GATE qualification.
Or
Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E/M.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering in first division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level.
Application procedure – Application form can be downloaded from the website i.e www.drdo.gov.in and eligible candidates may send their duly filled application as per format given in the advertisement through e-mail prior to online interview. Last date for receipt of application forms by e-mail (admin.pxe@gov.in) is 08.01.2026. A copy of the duly filled application form along with original and photo copies of educational qualification certificates should also be brought on the date of joining. Applications received by E-mail will only be accepted.
Valid GATE score in the above subject is mandatory. Candidates are required to write their mobile number and email ID clearly on the application form.
Tentative Date of interview (Through video conferencing) – 10 Feb 2026
Crucial date of Eligibility: 08 Jan 2026
Before attending the interview through video conferencing, the candidate is required to send an application along with a recent passport size photograph affixed on the top right corner of the application and duly self attested copies of all degrees/academic qualification certificates, mark sheets etc through E-mail.
General conditions :-
- The candidate must be within prescribed age limit on the crucial date of eligibility.
- Age relaxation is allowed up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates only. Those who belong to SC/ST/OBC are required to produce the original caste certificate issued by the Competent Authority at the time of joining.
- No TA/DA shall be paid at the time of joining, if selected.
- Actual number of vacancies may vary as per organizational requirement.
- Candidates presently employed in Govt. Dept/PSUs/Autonomous bodies will be required to produce NOC at the time of joining.
- The original certificates of the same are required to be produced for verification at the time of joining.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected during the screening for eligibility
- Only PDF format application is accepted.
- Antecedents of candidate will be verified after joining, if selected.
- Offer of award of Fellowship does not confer on the candidates, any right for absorption in DRDO.
- Admission shall not be claimed by any candidate as a matter of right. The admission shall be entirely at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Establishment which may refuse to admit any candidate without assigning any reason thereof.
- The establishment has all the rights to cancel the admission process/selection at anytime without assigning any reasons thereof.
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| Download and Read the Official Notification before Apply | |
| Important Links | |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
