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DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Advt 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02)

Defence Research and Development Organisation

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

Posted: 20 days ago

Posts: 41

Location: CENTRAL (Delhi)

Closed: 21 Aug 2026

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Job Details

SSPL, a laboratory of DRDO in Timarpur, Delhi, invites applications for one-year Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for ITI, Diploma and Graduate disciplines. Candidates must be registered on the respective apprenticeship portals (NATS/NAPS) and be recent pass-outs of 2022–2026. Selection-related communication will be through email; seats may vary and there is no obligation to offer employment after training; stipend will be as per rules.

Level:
central
State:
Delhi
Cities:
Delhi
Other Information:
  • Training location: Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.

Job Summary

Apprenticeship engagement at DRDO’s SSPL, Delhi for ITI, Diploma and Graduate streams under Advt 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02. Total 41 seats; applications by post close on 21 August 2026.

Important Dates

  1. Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of application (by post)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
ITI (First division) in Fitter/Electronics Mechanic/Electrician/Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)/Machinist/Carpenter with 10th in First Division.Required
Diploma (First division) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Science with 10th & Diploma in First Division.Required
Regular Graduation degree (First division) in Physics/Chemistry/Maths/Computer Science or B.A./B.Com from a recognized University/Institution.Required
B.E./B.Tech (First division) in Electronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Communication Engineering/VLSI/Chemical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.Required

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Passing year criterionCandidates who passed B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/ITI/BA/B.Com in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible; earlier than 2022 are not eligible.
Mode of studyOnly those who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible.
Portal registration (Diploma/Graduate)Registration on NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in) is mandatory; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected.
Portal registration (ITI)Registration on https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in is mandatory; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 41

1. ITI Apprentice

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Trades: Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Machinist, Carpenter (First division ITI).
  • Educational baseline: 10th with First Division.
  • Stipend: As per rules.

2. Diploma Apprentice

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science (First division Diploma).
  • Educational baseline: 10th & Diploma with First Division.
  • Stipend: As per rules.

3. Graduate Apprentice

Eligibility Criteria:

  • UG (Science/Arts/Commerce): Regular Graduation (First division) in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science or B.A./B.Com.
  • Engineering: B.E./B.Tech (First division) in Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Communication Engineering, VLSI, Chemical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
  • Stipend: As per rules.

Additional Information

  • Vacancy variation: Number of apprenticeship seats may vary depending on requirement.

Salary Details

Other Information

  • Stipend: Stipend will be paid as per rules.

How to Apply

1. Submission mode:
Submit the duly filled application form in hard copy by POST to Director, SSPL (Kind attention: HRD), DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.
2. Enclosures:
Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents with the application.
3. Deadline:
Application must reach SSPL on or before 21 August 2026.
4. Registration:
Ensure registration on NATS/NAPS portal as applicable before applying.

Selection Process

1. Communication:
All correspondence including the offer letter (if selected) will be through e-mail only.
2. Credential verification:
Verification of credentials will be carried out prior to creation of contract; any deviation will lead to rejection.

Reservation Details

1. Reservation:
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS categories will be applicable as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentice Rules, 1992 and Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2015.

Document Requirements

1. Application enclosures:
Self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents to be enclosed with the application.
2. Post-selection document:
Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate after joining.

Important Instructions

1. Eligibility responsibility:
Candidates must ensure they meet eligibility criteria and other norms before applying.
2. Seat variation:
SSPL reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of seats and may withdraw/cancel the advertisement/selection process.
3. No employment guarantee:
SSPL is not obliged to offer employment after completion of apprenticeship training.
4. Jurisdiction:
In case of dispute, legal jurisdiction shall be that of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.
5. Communication mode:
All correspondence will be through e-mail; keep a valid e-mail ID active.

Training Details

1. Duration:
12 months commencing from execution of the Contract of Apprenticeship.
2. Facilities:
No Government quarters/hostel accommodation/transport will be provided during training.

Bond or Service Agreement

1. Apprenticeship contract:
Selected candidates must execute a contract for 12 months as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and rules.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Suppression of facts:
Suppression of facts will lead to disqualification at any stage of the selection process.
2. Canvassing:
Any canvassing or personal follow-up to influence selection will result in immediate cancellation of candidature.

Other Information

1. Advertisement number:
625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02

Contact Details

Address: Director, SSPL (Kind attention: HRD), Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054

Other Information

  • Communication: All correspondence including the offer letter will be through e-mail only.

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