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DRDO CVRDE Avadi ITI Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 4 hours ago

Posts: 93

Location: CENTRAL (Tamil Nadu)

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Job Details

Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO, Avadi, Chennai is engaging ITI Apprentice Trainees under the Apprentices Act, 1961 through a walk‑in interview. The engagement covers 18 trades with a total of 93 seats. Selection will be based on shortlisting by ITI marks followed by walk‑in interview; joining letters will be issued on the spot at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054. Candidates must be ITI pass-outs (NCVT/SCVT) of 2023/2024/2025/2026 and meet the age limits as on 01/09/2026. No employment is guaranteed on completion of training.

Level:
central
State:
Tamil Nadu
Cities:
Chennai
Other Information:
  • Venue: CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054

Job Summary

DRDO CVRDE, Avadi is conducting walk‑in recruitment for ITI Apprentice Trainees (93 seats) on 08–09 September 2026. Eligible ITI pass-outs of 2023–2026 must attend with required documents; age and category rules apply as per the notice.

Important Dates

  1. Qualifying exam results must be declared by

  2. Age limit cut-off date

  3. Interview · Walk-in interview start (date and time)Next

  4. Interview · Walk-in interview end (date and time)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
ITI pass in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised ITI.Required
Minimum two years ITI duration except for Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA), Painter, Plumber, Welder and Food Production (General).Required
Candidates must be pass-outs of 2023/2024/2025/2026.Required

2. Other Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Board acceptanceCandidates having ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT Board are eligible to apply.

3. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

4. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age Range18 - 37 years
Minimum age18 years
Maximum age (Unreserved)27 years
Maximum age (OBC)30 years
Maximum age (SC/ST)32 years
Maximum age (PWD)37 years

5. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
NCVT/SCVT MIS registrationRegistration on https://ncvtmis.gov.in is mandatory; Registration No. must be provided and will be verified at walk‑in/document verification.
Regular candidates onlyThose who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible only.
Result status requirementApplications of candidates whose results were not declared on 30/08/2026 will not be considered. Provisional certificates may be accepted at joining, but final NCVT/SCVT certificates must be submitted when received.
OBC certificate validityOBC certificate with expired validity will not be accepted.
Police verificationSelected candidates must produce a valid police verification certificate at the time of joining from last residence/permanent address.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 93

1. Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)

2. Draughtsman (Mechanical)

3. Electrician

4. Fitter

5. Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)

6. Machinist

7. Painter

8. Plumber

9. Turner

10. Welder

11. Electronics Mechanic

12. Sheet Metal Worker

13. Computer Networking Technician

14. Computer & Peripherals hardware repair & maintenance mechanic

15. Photographer

16. Book Binder

17. CAD-CAM Operator Cum Programmer

18. Food Production (General)

Additional Information

  • Category-wise total slots: SC 13, ST 06, OBC 25, EWS 09, UR 40.
  • Vacancy note: The numbers of vacancies are indicative and may change at a later stage depending on assessment of eligible applications received.

Salary Details

> Salary Range: 10,560 - ₹11,040

Other Information

  • Stipend basis: Stipend amounts are as per trade shown in the notice and under provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.

How to Apply

1. Application mode:
Walk-in interview; report with all required documents for verification.
2. Walk-in schedule:
08/09/2026 to 09/09/2026 from 09:00 A.M to 05:00 P.M.
3. Venue:
CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054.
4. NCVTMIS registration:
Registration on https://ncvtmis.gov.in is compulsory; provide registration number; it will be verified at walk‑in/document verification.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting:
Based on marks obtained in the qualifying exam (ITI).
2. Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be selected through walk‑in interview.
3. Joining letter:
Selected candidates will be awarded joining letter on the spot at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054.

Reservation Details

1. Category-wise seats:
UR 40, OBC 25, SC 13, ST 06, EWS 09.
2. OBC certificate validity:
Expired OBC certificate will not be accepted.

Document Requirements

1. Academic documents:
10th or 12th mark sheet and certificate; ITI mark sheets and NCVT/SCVT certificate.
2. Identity:
Aadhaar Card.
3. Caste certificate:
Caste certificate if applicable.
4. Police verification (at joining):
Valid police verification certificate from last residence/permanent address to be produced by finally selected candidates.

Important Instructions

1. Training compliance:
Training will be in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprenticeship Rules and amendments from time to time.
2. Employment after training:
No employment is guaranteed to apprentices on completion of training.
3. Vacancy variability:
Vacancies are indicative and may change depending on assessment of eligible applications received.
4. Eligibility period:
Only candidates who passed the qualifying exam in 2023/2024/2025/2026 are eligible; earlier than 2023 are not eligible.

Interview Details

1. Walk-in interview:
08/09/2026 to 09/09/2026, 09:00 A.M to 05:00 P.M, at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054.
2. On-spot information:
Candidates will be informed on the spot regarding status of the selection.
3. Documents to carry:
Carry all listed original documents for verification.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Invalid/false documents:
If at any stage it is found that eligibility conditions are not met or documents are false/forged, the candidature/appointment shall be withdrawn immediately without assigning any reason.
2. Undeclared results:
Candidates whose qualifying exam results were not declared on 30/08/2026 will not be considered.

Contact Details

Address: CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054

Other Information

  • Issuing authority: Director, CVRDE, Avadi

  • Advertisement number: CVRDE/ADMIN/2026-27

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