DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 10 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Posts

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• Vehicle Research and Development Organization (DRDO VRDE) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 10 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official DRDO VRDE website. The last date to submit the application form is 22-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DRDO VRDE Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 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.

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DRDO VRDE Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification (As on Interview Date):

• Option 1: BE / B.Tech degree in relevant discipline with First Division aggregate (60% or equivalent CGPA) AND a valid GATE score from years 2023, 2024, or 2025
• Option 2: ME / M.Tech degree with First Division at both graduate and post-graduate level (60% or equivalent CGPA)

Age Limit (As on Interview Date):

• Upper age limit: 28 years for General category
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates
• Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates
• Maximum age after relaxation: 33 years for SC/ST, 31 years for OBC

How to Apply:

• Download the application form from website www.drdo.gov.in
• Fill the application form in your own handwriting with all required details
• Affix a recent passport size photograph on the right top corner of the first page
• Express your willingness to attend the walk-in-interview via email
• Send the email to: [email protected]
• Replace "Subject" with the discipline name (Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering)
• Latest email submission deadline: 22 February 2026

Required Documents

• Candidates must bring the following documents at the time of interview (original and attested copies):
• Duly filled application form (as per format provided)
• Recent passport size photograph (affixed on application form)
• 10th Standard Mark Sheet / Certificate (Self-attested photocopy)
• 12th Standard Mark Sheet / Certificate (Self-attested photocopy)
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets (all semesters - Original for verification)
• Master's Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets (if applicable - Original for verification)
• GATE Score Card / Scoresheet (Original for verification)
• Caste Certificate in original (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Experience Certificate / Employment Letters (if any - Original)
• Government issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID in original)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if currently employed in Govt/PSU/Autonomous body)
• Self-attested English translation of documents (if any document is in language other than English)

Selection Process

• Document Verification: Verification of qualification documents and eligibility criteria (09:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Written Test: Objective type examination (2 hours duration) based on technical subject matter and general knowledge
• Merit List Preparation: Based on written test performance
• Personal Interview: Interaction with selection committee to assess research aptitude, communication skills, and suitability for research work
• Final Selection: Combination of written test and interview performance
• Panel Formation: A panel for available and future anticipated vacancies will be drawn based on merit order
• Antecedent Verification: Background verification of selected candidates at time of joining

Document Submission:

• All original certificates must be produced for verification at interview
• Self-attested photocopies of all qualifications and experience documents required
• Incomplete applications will be rejected during screening
• Documents in languages other than English require self-attested English translation

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Q1. What is the age limit for applying?

• Upper age limit is 28 years for General category. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation (33 years), OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation (31 years) as on interview date.

Q4. What documents should I bring to the interview?

• Bring duly filled application form, all original certificates (10th, 12th, Bachelor's, Master's if applicable), GATE scorecard, caste certificate (if applicable), NOC from employer (if employed), government photo ID, and self-attested photocopies of all documents.