Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO, Ministry of Defence has released the DCHS Recruitment Notification 2025, inviting applications from eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. A total of 9 (Four in Mechanical Engg, Two in Electrical & Electronics Engg, One in Electronics & Communication Engg, Two in Computer Science Engg) vacancies are available.
CVRDE DRDO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Name of the Company or Organization : | Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO, Ministry of Defence |
| Total No of vacancies/Jobs : | 9 (Four in Mechanical Engg, Two in Electrical & Electronics Engg, One in Electronics & Communication Engg, Two in Computer Science Engg) |
| Position Name or Job Role : | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Application Mode: | Offline (Post/Email) |
| Who Can Apply? | Indian Nationals with B.E./B.Tech (First Division) + GATE OR M.E./M.Tech (First Division) in relevant disciplines |
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- UR: Max 28 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): Max 31 years
- SC/ST: Max 33 years
- Age Relaxation: As per government rules
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science Engg with First Division + Valid GATE Score
ORM.E./M.Tech in relevant discipline with First Division at both UG & PG levels
Important Dates
- Application Start Date:Already Started
- Last Date to Apply:21 days from the advertisement’s publication in Employment News/Newspapers.Ie 19-08
Salary / Pay Scale / Stipend:
Stipend: ₹37,000/month (Consolidated)
Selection Process & Application Fee
Fee
- General/Others,EWS/OBC: ₹ No application fee./-
- For SC & ST,PWD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹0/-
Selection Procedure
- Shortlisting based on academic marks.
- Written Test (Objective Type) at CVRDE, Avadi.
- Interview for qualified candidates on the same day.
How to Apply for CVRDE DRDO Recruitment 2025
Download the application format (Annexure-I) from the advertisement.
Send filled form + self-attested documents via:
Post: The Director, CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600054 (Mark envelope: "JRF Recruitment-2025").
Email: PDF to pmhr.cvrde@gov.in.
FAQs
Q1. Can final-year students apply?
A: No. Only candidates with awarded degrees/provisional certificates are eligible.
Q2. Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech holders?
A: No. GATE is required only for B.E./B.Tech applicants.
Q3. Are part-time Ph.D. allowed during JRF?
A: Yes, with prior approval from CVRDE Director.
Q4. Is there any reservation relaxation?
A: Age relaxation as per Govt. norms for SC/ST/OBC-NCL.
Q5. How will candidates be notified?
A: Only shortlisted candidates will receive email intimations.
| Official Website : | https://drdo.gov.in |
| Advertisement No / Notification Number : | Advt No.: CVRDE/JRF/HR/2025-26 |
| Official Notification | Download |
