Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- be below 28 years of age (Note – Relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates has been made)
- hold a graduate degree in a professional course (B.E./B.Tech. degree) in Mechanical Engineering in first division with GATE qualification, OR
- hold a postgraduate degree in a professional course (M.E./M.Tech. degree) in Mechanical degree in first division both at graduate and postgraduate level
Benefits
The selected fellow will receive a monthly stipend of INR 31,000 plus HRA and medical facilities as per the government rules.
Note – No TA/DA will be admissible to candidates for appearing in the Interview/Joining PXE.
Documents
- All educational qualification certificates/marksheets in originals semester wise
- Valid NET/GATE scorecard
- Caste certificate (if applicable) of the recent date issued by the Competent Authority
- NOC from the respective organisation if employed in Govt. Dept./PSUs/Autonomous bodies
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID Card issued by Govt authorities/Aadhaar Card etc.
- Three recent passport-size photographs
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button.
Step 2: Click the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note – If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email Id)
Step 3: Download the application form.
Step 4: Send the completely filled-up application form in the prescribed format with all relevant documents through email at – admin@pxe.drdo.in.
Note – The applicants are required to produce a copy of the duly filled application along with the original and copy of all the required documents at the time of joining.
Important Dates
Application Start Date – 1st June 2023
Application Deadline – 21st June 2023
Date of Online Interview (Tentative) – 28th June 2023
Selection Criteria
The selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interview.
Terms and Conditions
- Incomplete applications will be rejected during the screening for eligibility.
- The offer of the fellowship does not provide the right to absorption in DRDO to the fellows.
- Before attending the interview through video conference, the candidates are required to send an application with a recent passport-size photograph affixed on the top right corner of the application and duly self-attested copies of all degrees/academic qualification certificates, mark sheets etc through an email ID.
- Age relaxation is allowed for up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates only. Those who belong to SC/ST/OBC are required to produce the original caste certificate issued by the Competent Authority at the time of joining.
- A copy of the application form should also be brought duly filled & copies of certificates/ degrees on the date of joining.
- The period of this Research Fellow is two years. JRFs will have no claim to a permanent or temporary appointment on completion of a fellowship in PXE/DRDO.
- The Competent Authority reserves the right to amend/refix/cancel/suspend the selection procedure at any time during the process without assigning any reason thereof.
- Online interviews through video conferencing will be conducted depending on the number of candidates and requirements.
- The establishment has all the rights to cancel the admission process/selection at any time with any further discussion.
- Candidates presently employed in the government department/PSUs/Autonomous bodies will be required to produce NOC at the time of joining.
Note – For detailed information, kindly go through the ‘Fellowship Detail Document’.
Contact Details:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) Chandipur
Balasore-756025, Odisha
Email Id – admin@pxe.drdo.in |Telephone Number – 06782-273105