The Defence Research & Development
Organisation (DRDO) has officially announced the commencement of the
application process for the DRDO
Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
Interested and eligible Indian Nationals are invited to apply for a total of 195 Apprentice vacancies at Research Centre Imarat (RCI). This is a golden opportunity for
candidates holding Graduate, Diploma, and ITI trade qualifications to undertake
a one-year apprenticeship training period.
The online application process began on 27th September 2025,
and candidates must complete their registration before the deadline of 28th October 2025.
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DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Key
Highlights
|
Organization
Name |
Defence
Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
|
Post Name |
Apprentice
(Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade) |
|
Total
Vacancies |
195 |
|
Advertisement
No. |
RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26 |
|
Mode of
Application |
Online |
|
Registration
Start Date |
27th
September 2025 |
|
Last Date
to Apply Online |
28th
October 2025 |
|
Application
Fee |
Refer to the official notification. (No application fee mentioned in the source) |
|
Selection
Process |
Shortlisting,
Document Verification, Medical Test |
|
Official
Websites |
https://www.drdo.gov.in/,
https://nats.education.gov.in, and https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
DRDO RCI Vacancy Details 2025
Under this DRDO Apprentice Recruitment drive,
a total of 195 positions across various streams will be filled.
|
Post
Name |
Vacancies |
|
Graduate
Apprentice |
40 |
|
Technician
(Diploma) Apprentice |
20 |
|
ITI
Trade Apprentice |
135 |
|
Total |
195 |
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01/09/2025)
Candidates must ensure they meet the
eligibility criteria outlined in the detailed DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025
PDF.
Educational
Qualification
Regular candidates who completed their
qualifying examinations in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025, possessing a percentage of 70% and above, are eligible to apply.
|
Post
Name |
Educational
Qualification |
|
Graduate
Apprentice |
B.E./B.Tech
in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
|
Technician
(Diploma) Apprentice |
Diploma in
ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
|
ITI Trade
Apprentice |
ITI pass
out (NCVT/SCVT Affiliation) in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist,
Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic Mechanic, Electrician,
COPA, Library Assistant |
Age
Limit
The minimum age limit for candidates applying
for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must be at least 18 years old as of 01 September 2025. Other age conditions follow apprenticeship
rules.
Stipend Details
Candidates selected for the apprenticeship
will receive a monthly stipend during their one-year training period.
- Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 9,000/-
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Rs. 8,000/-
Application Process: Steps to Apply Online
The application process for the DRDO
Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is strictly online and commenced on September 27th,
2025. There is no application fee.
1. Visit the Official DRDO Website: Go to https://drdo.gov.in and read the full
advertisement.
2. Portal Registration (Mandatory): Candidates must first register on the relevant
government portal:
o
B.E./B.Tech/Diploma Candidates: Register on the NATS
2.0 portal: https://nats.education.gov.in.
o
ITI Trade
Candidates: Register on the
Apprenticeship India portal: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
3. Application Submission (NATS - B.E./B.Tech/Diploma):
o Log in to the NATS
portal.
o
Use Enrolment ID:
STLRAC000010 (for Research Centre Imarat).
o
Search fothe r
Research Centre Imarat and apply for your relevant stream.
4. Application Submission (Apprenticeship India - ITI):
o
Login to
https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
o
Go to
‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’.
o
Search with
Establishment Name: RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT (Establishment ID: E05203600040).
o
Choose your trade
and click Apply.
Selection Procedure
The selection of candidates for the
apprentice posts is primarily based on the merit list. The merit list is prepared
based on the details provided in the application forms and academic merit.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for the
Document Verification Process. A medical test is also part of the selection
procedure.
Mandatory Documents for Verification:
Candidates called for verification must bring
several documents, including:
- Printed application form (signed)
- Aadhaar card (mandatory)
- Government photo ID (PAN, Voter ID, Driving
Licence)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PWD certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar-linked bank passbook/statement
- Medical fitness certificate
- NATS/NAPS profile printout
- 10th mark sheet & certificate
- Final mark sheets/provisional certificates
(BE/B.Tech/Diploma/ITI)
- Degree or provisional certificate
- Two passport-size photos
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Important Links
|
Event |
Link |
|
Official
DRDO Website |
|
|
Apply
Online (NATS Portal - B.E./B.Tech/Diploma) |
|
|
Apply
Online (Apprenticeship India Portal - ITI) |
https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
|
Notification
PDF Download |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are under the DRDO
Apprentice Recruitment 2025? A.
A total of 195 vacancies for Apprentice posts have been released under the DRDO
Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
Q2. What are the registration dates to
apply for the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025? A. Candidates can apply online from 27th September 2025
to 28th October 2025.
Q3. What is the selection process for
DRDO Apprentice posts? A. The
selection process is based on the Merit
List prepared from academic
records, followed by the Document
Verification process.
Q4. What qualifications are required for
the DRDO Apprentice posts? A.
Candidates require qualifications such as B.Tech/B.E., Diploma, or ITI to apply.
Q5. What is the minimum age limit for
this recruitment? A. The minimum
age limit to apply for DRDO Apprentices 2025 is 18 years.
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