Junior Research Fellow — Computer Vision

About this Computer Vision Engineer role at DRDO Research & Development Establishment

DRDO R&DE Pune is hiring Junior Research Fellows to work on computer vision applied to defence applications. This is a prestigious government research position in India's premier defence research organisation, based in Pune. If you're a fresher with a strong foundation in computer vision and programming, this fellowship offers hands-on experience in a cutting-edge field with direct application to national security.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement computer vision algorithms for defence-specific applications
• Work with image processing and visual recognition systems in security contexts
• Collaborate with senior researchers on applied CV projects across the 3-year fellowship period
• Contribute to research publications and technical documentation of findings
• Test and optimise CV models for real-world deployment scenarios

Who should apply

You're a fresh graduate with a B.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering (with computer vision exposure), or an M.Sc in Physics or Mathematics. You must have cleared GATE or NET — this is a screening requirement for the fellowship. Strong programming skills and foundational knowledge of computer vision concepts are essential. This role is designed for freshers and junior engineers eager to specialise in CV within a research setting.

Salary & offer in context

The fellowship offers ₹37,000 per month plus HRA for a 3-year period, which is extendable. For a junior computer vision engineer or fresher AI role in India, this provides stable income while you gain advanced research experience — competitive for a government fellowship that also builds your CV Engineer credentials in India's growing AI sector.

Path to apply

This is a direct online application through the DRDO careers portal — no separate exam required beyond your GATE/NET clearance. You'll move directly to an interview round after application screening. The deadline is 30 May 2026, so apply soon to secure your spot in this government-backed AI research opportunity in Pune.