DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, has released the official notification for the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
Online applications are invited from eligible and meritorious Indian Nationals for engagement of Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices for a period of one year under the Apprentices Act 1961 (as amended).
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Department | Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad |
| Post Name | Graduate, Technician (Diploma), and ITI Trade Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 195 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Notification No. | RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26 |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 27 September 2025 (Employment News) |
| Starting Date to Apply | 27 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2025 |
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
| Category | Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 40 | B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 20 | Diploma in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 135 | ITI in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Library Assistant |
DRDO Apprentice 2025 Age Limit
Age Limit: As per Apprentice Rules.
DRDO Apprentice 2025 Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Documents Verification
- Medical Test
How to Apply for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025
- Graduate & Diploma Candidates must register at the NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in.
- Enrolment ID for RCI: STLRAC000010
- ITI Trade Candidates must register at the Apprenticeship India portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Establishment Name: Research Centre Imarat
- Establishment ID: E05203600040
- After registration, candidates should apply online for the relevant trade.
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Short Notification | Notification |
| NATS Portal (Graduate/Diploma) | Apply Online |
| Apprenticeship India Portal (ITI) | Apply Online |
| DRDO Official Website | DRDO |