The Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), a DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence based in Bengaluru, has invited applications for the walk-in recruitment of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) for 2026, vide Advertisement No. 03/2026/JRF. A separate release date is not mentioned in the notification. The advertisement is open to candidates in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) who want to pursue radar-related research.
The notification carries 2 (Two) JRF vacancies, all in the ECE discipline — no other discipline is listed. The post is based at LRDE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official LRDE notification No. 03/2026/JRF (release date not mentioned in the notification).
Last verified: 7 September 2026.
LRDE is recruiting 2 Junior Research Fellows in Electronics & Communication Engineering through Advertisement No. 03/2026/JRF. Interested candidates must email their willingness to hrdlrde2010@gmail.com by 25 September 2026 and appear for a walk-in interview at LRDE, Bengaluru, on 8 October 2026. Selection involves document verification, a written test if the panel decides it is needed, and an interview on the same day.
Quick summary of LRDE JRF Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), DRDO |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) |
| Total Vacancy | 2 (Two) |
| Salary | ₹37,000 per month, plus admissible HRA, as per Govt norms |
| Application Mode | Email (willingness) + walk-in interview |
| Eligibility | BE/B.Tech (ECE or equivalent) with valid GATE score (2024–2026), OR first-division ME/M.Tech |
| Selection Process | Document verification, written test (if necessary), interview |
| Place of Posting | LRDE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru |
| Last Date | 25 September 2026 (to email willingness) |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens meeting the ECE qualification and age limit |
About LRDE
The Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) is one of the Research & Development establishments set up under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Government of India, to address the needs of the Defence Services in radar and related technologies. LRDE invites applications from young and meritorious Indian citizens who want to pursue radar-related research as Junior Research Fellows. It functions under the Ministry of Defence and is based at CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru.
Local context / how it compares
This fellowship differs from a typical Central or State government job: it is a fixed-tenure DRDO research fellowship, not a permanent post, and it does not create any right to absorption into DRDO once the fellowship ends. Compared with a regular PSU or state-service ECE recruitment, a JRF fellowship at a DRDO lab is generally research-focused and entry depends on a valid GATE score or a first-division postgraduate degree, rather than a written recruitment exam. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to email willingness | 25 September 2026 |
| Date of walk-in interview | 08 October 2026 |
| Reporting time (LRDE Main Gate Reception) | 0830 to 0930 hrs |
| Document verification begins | 0900 hrs onwards |
| Age reckoning date | 01 September 2026 |
Candidates who arrive after 0930 hrs will not be allowed to take part in the walk-in interview process, as stated in the notification.
Vacancy details and salary
| Post / Discipline | Grade | No. of Posts | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow — Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | JRF | 2 (Two) | ₹37,000 per month, plus admissible House Rent Allowance, as per Government norms |
Total vacancies: 2, matching the single row above. The notification also states that the number of fellowships may vary.
Eligibility
LRDE accepts either of these two qualification routes for the ECE discipline:
- Graduate route: BE / B.Tech in the first division in the relevant subject, with a valid cut-off GATE score. GATE scores from 2024, 2025 and 2026 are all acceptable.
- Postgraduate route: ME / M.Tech in the first division, at both the graduate and postgraduate level, in the relevant subject.
Equivalent acceptable subjects: Electronics Engineering; Electronics & Communication Engineering; Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering; Electronics & Computer Engineering; Electronics & Communication Technology; Electronics & Communication System Engineering; Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering; and any other discipline whose qualifying degree names “Electronics” as the main subject.
Age limit: 28 years as on 1 September 2026, relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India rules.
Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply.
LRDE JRF Recruitment 2026 – Selection process
Selection for LRDE JRF-ECE 2026 is completed on the day of the walk-in interview itself.
- Document verification of original certificates and testimonials, starting from 0900 hrs.
- Written test, if the selection panel decides it is necessary.
- Personal interview, held the same day.
Incomplete applications are rejected at the screening stage. Selected and eligible candidates are placed on a merit panel that stays valid for one year, but empanelment alone does not guarantee a fellowship offer — it depends on vacancies arising during that year. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or for joining, irrespective of selection.
How to apply
- Fill the application in the format given in the notification.
- Affix a recent colour passport-size photograph on the top right corner of the application.
- Self-attest one photocopy of the application along with your certificates.
- Email your willingness to hrdlrde2010@gmail.com by 25 September 2026, with the subject line exactly as: “Application for the post of JRF-ECE discipline.”
- Report to the LRDE Main Gate Reception, DRDO Township, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560093, between 0830 and 0930 hrs on 8 October 2026, carrying all original documents and photocopies.
Documents to keep ready
- Original certificates and testimonials for qualification and experience (a provisional degree certificate is acceptable if all semester original mark sheets are available)
- Duly filled application in the prescribed format, with a recent colour passport-size photo affixed on the top right corner, plus one self-attested photocopy set
- A self-attested English transcript for any certificate issued in a language other than English
- Government-issued photo ID proof — Aadhaar card, Passport, PAN card or Voter ID — original and one photocopy
- NOC from the employer, for candidates presently employed in a Government Department, Autonomous Body or PSU
- Self-attested copies of: educational qualification certificates, GATE scorecard, experience certificates, proof of date of birth, address proof, CGPA-to-percentage conversion support document (if applicable), category certificate support document (if applicable)
- No electronic items are allowed inside the LRDE campus
Important links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official LRDE JRF-ECE 2026 notification (PDF) | https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtLRDE07092026.pdf |
| More Government Jobs | https://www.indiajobalerts.com/category/government-jobs/ |
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Should you apply?
This fellowship suits ECE graduates and postgraduates who want hands-on radar research experience at a DRDO laboratory, and who already hold, or can easily obtain, a valid GATE score or a first-division M.Tech. The initial 2-year tenure, extendable up to 4 years, gives candidates time to build a research track record. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
The honest trade-off: a JRF role is a fixed-tenure fellowship, not a permanent DRDO appointment, and completing it does not create any right to absorption into DRDO. Candidates who need immediate job security, or who cannot travel to Bengaluru for a same-day process that may include a written test, should weigh this before applying. Keeping an extra photocopy set of every document ready can help the verification stage move faster. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs on LRDE JRF Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for LRDE JRF ECE 2026?
Candidates must email their willingness for the LRDE JRF-ECE 2026 fellowship to hrdlrde2010@gmail.com by 25 September 2026. The subject line must read exactly “Application for the post of JRF-ECE discipline,” as stated in the notification.
What is the stipend for LRDE Junior Research Fellow 2026?
The JRF stipend is ₹37,000 per month, as per current Government norms, plus admissible House Rent Allowance. The notification does not give a separate post-wise or category-wise figure.
What is the age limit for LRDE JRF ECE 2026?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 1 September 2026. This limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBC categories, as per Government of India rules.
Is a valid GATE score compulsory for LRDE JRF ECE 2026?
Not always. A valid GATE score (2024, 2025 or 2026) is required only for candidates applying through the BE/B.Tech route. Candidates with a first-division ME/M.Tech at both graduate and postgraduate level can apply without a GATE score.
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