DRDO Apprentices 2025: Graduate Engineers,
Diploma & ITI Pass Outs Apply Online
DRDO invites online application
for the engagement of Apprentices (Graduate, Diploma, ITI) Pass outs for the FY
2025-26. Total number of vacancies announced by DRDO for this apprenticeship is
195.Applicants can apply on or before 25th Oct,2025.
Introduction
DRDO Apprentices 2025: Online applications are invited by Research
Centre Imarat (RCI) a premier laboratory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex,
DRDO from young and meritorious Indian Nationals for the Engagement of
Apprentices for the FY 2025-26 from Graduate Engineers, Diploma Holders and ITI
pass outs for a period of One year. Selection will be on the basis of Academic
Merit/Interview. Online application window for this has already opened and the
last date to apply online is 25th October, 2025. Total number of vacancies
announced for DRDO Apprentices 2025 are 195 numbers. Applicants must read official
notification carefully (link given below) before filling up the online
application. This article provides a detailed guide to the application process,
eligibility criteria, and other essential details for prospective candidates.
DRDO
Apprentices 2025: Overview
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DRDO Apprentices 2025: Overview |
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Notification Issued By |
Research Centre Imarat
(RCI), DRDO |
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Vacancies For |
Apprentices |
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Total Vacancies |
195 |
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Duration |
One Year |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Selection Procedure |
Academic Merit/Interview |
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Official Notification |
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DRDO Apprentices 2025:
Important Dates
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DRDO Apprentices 2025: Important Dates |
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Online Registration Start Date |
25th September, 2025 |
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Online Registration End Date |
25th October, 2025 |
DRDO
Apprentices 2025: Eligibility
Criteria
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Sl No. |
Apprenticeship Training Category |
Essential Qualification |
No of Vacancies |
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1 |
Graduate Apprentice |
Candidate must have completed
B.E/B.Tech in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical] |
40 |
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2 |
Technician Apprentice
(Diploma) |
Candidate must have completed
Diploma in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical] |
20 |
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3 |
Trade Apprentice ITI pass
out (NCVT / SCVT Affiliation) |
Fitter, Welder, Turner,
Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic-Mechanic,
Electronics, Electrician, Library Assistant and COPA (Computer Operator and
Programming Assistant) |
135 |
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Stipend: Stipend to be
given to candidates as per Govt norms. Refer
Gazette dated 25/Sep/2019 |
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DRDO
Apprentices 2025: Selection
Process
1. Selection
of the candidates will be made on the basis of Academic Merit / Interview as
required, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents.
2.
Shortlisted Candidates for DRDO Apprentices 2025 will be informed via E-mail
mentioned in the application for correspondence. It is advised to candidates to
check the emails periodically and keep the E-mail active till completion of
selection process. DRDP will not be responsible for non-receipt of
communication due to change in mobile number/e-mail id.
3. Reservation
for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories will be applicable as per provision of Apprentices
Act 1961, Apprentice Rules, 1992 and Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2019.
4. Shortlisted
Candidates are required to bring Original and Self-attested copy of documents
mentioned below during document verification / joining.
Documents to
be carried are mentioned below:
a. Signed
printout of the Application.
b. NATS /
NAPS profile printout
c. 10th Mark
sheet and certificate.
d. B.E. /
B.Tech / Diploma / ITI Final Mark sheet/ Provisional.
e. Degree /
provisional Degree / Diploma / ITI certificate.
f. Caste
Certificate (if applicable).
g. PWD
Certificate (if applicable).
h. Any Photo
ID card issued by Govt. of India like PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License.
i. Aadhaar
Card (Mandatory).
j. Copy of
Aadhaar Seeded Bank Pass Book/Statement [Note: It is mandatory to have Aadhaar
Seeded / linked Bank account].
k. Medical
fitness certificate issued by a Civil Assistant Surgeon.
l. Two
Passport size photographs.
5.
Candidates selected for training are not be allowed to withdraw from training
except for reasons which are beyond candidates control. Before commencement of
training, the candidate will have to execute a contract of apprenticeship in
the respective portals.
6. Selected
Candidates need to produce valid Police Verification Certificate either from
their place of last residence (for at least past one year) or permanent address
at the time of joining.
7. No
correspondence will be entertained from the candidates side for not selected
for Apprenticeship training.
DRDO Apprentices 2025: Online
Registration Process
1. Before
applying for DRDO Apprentices 2025, the candidates must ensure that he/she
fulfils the eligibility criteria and other norms.
2. Candidates
registration of B.E / B.Tech / Diploma on NATS 2.0 portal
https://nats.education.gov.in and ITI trade apprentices on
https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in is mandatory.
3. B.E /
B.Tech / Diploma candidates can apply by logging into portal
https://nats.education.gov.in by selecting Research Centre Imarat Enrolment ID:
STLRAC000010.
4. ITI trade
candidates can apply by logging into portal https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
by clicking on ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’ and by typing in ‘Search by
Establishment Name’ with ‘RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT’,(Establishment ID:
E05203600040) and click Apply after choosing the respective trade.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the number of Vacancies for DRDO Apprentices 2025?
A. Total number
of vacancies for DRDO Apprentices 2025 is 195 numbers.
Q. What is the last date to apply for DRDO Apprentices 2025?
A. Last date to apply for DRDO Apprentices 2025
is 25th
October, 2025.
Q. What is the selection
process for DRDO
Apprentices 2025?
A. The selection process for DRDO
Apprentices 2025 will
be on the basis of Academic Merit/Interview.
Q. What is the minimum age required to apply for DRDO Apprentices 2025?
A. Candidate applying for DRDO Apprentices 2025 should not be less than 18
years of age as on 01st September 2052.
Q. Who are eligible to
apply for DRDO Apprentices 2025?
A. All regular candidates who have
completed the qualifying examinations (Graduate, Diploma and ITI trade
apprentices in 2021, 2022, 2023 2024 and 2025 having 70% percentage and more),
are only eligible to apply.
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