Quick answer: Junior Research Fellow in Computer Vision at DRDO R&DE Pune. ₹37K/month, 3-year fellowship. Direct-apply via interview; requires GATE/NET. GPS-eligible fellowship pathway for fresher CV engineers in defence AI.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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