The DRDO Centre for Airborne Systems (DRDO CABS) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 10 Junior Research Fellowship. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E, M.E/M.Tech Can Apply Offline. The Offline application closes on 22-02-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through DRDO CABS website, drdo.gov.in.
DRDO Centre for Airborne Systems (DRDO CABS) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 10 Junior Research Fellowship 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 Fellowship 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.
CABS DRDO Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No of Posts | 10 (may change as per organizational requirement) |
| Salary | Rs. 37,000/- pm plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible |
| Qualification | BE/B.Tech in relevant disciplines with first division and valid GATE score (2024 or 2025) OR ME/M.Tech in relevant disciplines with first division at both Graduate and Post-graduate level |
| Age Limit | 28 years as on 31 December 2025 (relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC Non-creamy Layer) |
| Last Date | 22 January 2026 |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Disciplines | Vacancies |
| JRF 01 | Aeronautical Engineering | 01 |
| JRF 02 | Computer Science & Engineering | 04 |
| JRF 03 | Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 03 |
| JRF 04 | Electrical Engineering | 01 |
| JRF 05 | Mechanical Engineering | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- Nationality: Only Indian Nationals to apply.
Salary/ Stipend
- Monthly emoluments of Rs. 37,000/- pm plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible.
Age Limit (as on 31 December 2025)
- Upper Age Limit: 28 years.
- 5 years relaxation to SC/ST candidates.
- 3 years to OBC (Non-creamy Layer) candidates.
Important Dates
| Walk-in Interview Dates | 25 February 2026 (ECE and Electrical) 26 February 2026 (Aeronautical, Mechanical and Computer Science) |
| Last Date to Send Willingness Email | 22 February 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 31 December 2025 |
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview.
- Initial screening and verification of testimonials.
- Interview of screened shortlisted candidates.
General Information / Instructions
- Tenure: Initially for two years, extendable for further two years (one year at a time) subject to satisfactory performance.
- Candidates must report by 08:45 hrs; applications accepted 0900-1000 hrs; screening 1000-1100 hrs; interview from 1100 hrs onwards.
- Large number of candidates may lead to interview continuing next day.
- Produce duly filled application form with attested copies, recent passport size photo, original certificates for verification.
- Presently employed in Govt/PSUs must produce No-Objection-Certificate.
- Bring Govt. issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport etc.).
- No electronic items allowed inside campus.
- No TA/DA payable.
- Offer of Fellowship does not confer right for absorption in DRDO.
- CABS reserves right to amend/cancel advertisement or selection without reason.
- Panel valid for one year for current/future vacancies.
How to Apply
- Download application form from www.drdo.gov.in.
- Send willingness email to jrf.rectt.cabs@gov.in 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.
DRDO CABS Junior Research Fellowship Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here