DRDO CABS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

Centre for Airborne Systems Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO CABS)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 10 Junior Research Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official DRDO CABS website. The last date to submit the application form is 22-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DRDO CABS Junior Research Fellow Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

DRDO CABS Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: B.E/B.Tech in relevant disciplines in first division with valid GATE score of 2024 or 2025 OR M.E/M.Tech in relevant disciplines in first division both at Graduate and Post-graduate level.
• Nationality: Only Indian Nationals.

Salary / Stipend

• Monthly emoluments of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible.

Age Limit (as on 31 December 2025)

• Upper Age Limit: 28 years.
• Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) candidates.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Initial screening and verification of testimonials.
• Interview of screened shortlisted candidates.
• In case of large number of candidates, interview may continue to the next day.

General Information / Instructions

• Candidates must send willingness email to [email protected] with subject “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellowship- Discipline”.
• Application form downloadable from www.drdo.gov.in.
• Bring filled application form with attested copies of certificates, recent passport size photo, original certificates for verification, Govt. issued Photo ID.
• No electronic items allowed inside campus.
• No TA/DA paid for attending interview/joining.
• Offer does not confer right for absorption in DRDO.
• Panel valid for one year for current/future vacancies.
• CABS reserves right to amend/cancel advertisement or selection.

How to Apply

• Download application form from www.drdo.gov.in.
• Send willingness email to [email protected] by 22 February 2026 indicating discipline.
• Report for walk-in interview at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), DRDO, Belur, Yemlur PO, Bengaluru-560037 as per schedule with all required documents and originals.
• Applications accepted from 0900 hrs to 1000 hrs on interview date.

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