Official Notification Released for Apprenticeship Engagement 2025-26

Defence Research and Development Organisation

DRDO Apprenticeship Engagement 2025-26

Posted on: 7 months ago

Status Changed to: Announcement

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the engagement of apprentices for the fiscal year 2025-26 at the Research Centre Imarat (RCI). The notification details the eligibility criteria, application process, and selection procedure for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI apprentices.

1. Application Procedure:

Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. Registration on the NATS 2.0 portal for B.E/B.Tech/Diploma candidates and on the apprenticeship portal for ITI candidates is mandatory.

2. Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates should be at least 18 years old as of September 1, 2052, and must have completed their qualifying examinations between 2021 and 2025 with a minimum of 70% marks.

3. Selection Process:

Selection will be based on academic merit and/or interview, subject to document verification. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.

4. Important Dates:

The last date for receipt of online applications is 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the newspaper.

5. Stipend Details:

Stipends will be provided as per government norms, with 50% of the stipend for Graduate and Technician Apprentices being transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme.