DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and Integrated Test Range (ITR), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a notification for the Graduate/Technician/Trade Apprentice posts. There are 249 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/BBA/B.Com/B.Lib.Sc/Diploma/ITI qualifications are eligible to apply for DRDO careers. Interested and eligible candidates can apply on or before the last date. The detailed eligibility criteria and application process are mentioned below. Interested candidates can also try DRDO Recruitment.
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Details:
| Unit/Location | Job Role | Total Posts | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRDO RCI | Graduate/Technician/Trade Apprentices | 195 Posts | 27 October |
| DRDO ITR | Technician/Graduate Apprentice | 54 Posts | 20 October |
DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Details:
| Job Role | Graduate/Technician/Trade Apprentices |
| Company Name | Research Centre Imarat (RCI) |
| Job category | Telangana Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/ITI |
| Batch | 2021/2022/2023/2024/2025 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Posts | 195 Posts |
| Stipend | As per rules |
| Job Location | Hyderabad |
| Last Date | 27 October 2025 |
| Official Website | https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs-and-establishments/research-centre-imarat-rci |
DRDO Apprentice (RCI) Careers – Detailed Eligibility:
Education Qualification:
Graduate Apprentice: Candidates must possess B.E/B.Tech in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical ]
Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Candidates must possess Diploma in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical ]
Trade Apprentice:
- ITI pass out (NCVT/SCVT Affiliation) in relevant trades
- Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic-Mechanic, Electronics, Electrician, Library Assistant and COPA(Computer Operator and Programming Assistant)
Note: The regular candidates who have completed the qualifying examinations (Graduate, Diploma and ITI trade apprentices in 2021, 2022, 2023 2024 and 2025 possessing percentage 70% and more), are only eligible to apply.
Duration: Engagement of Apprentices (Graduate, Diploma and ITI) for a period of One year
Stipend Details: As per Govt. norms
DRDO RCI Vacancy: 195 Posts
- Graduate Apprentice: 40 Posts
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): 20 Posts
- Trade Apprentice: 135 Posts
Selection Process for DRDO Apprentice (RCI) Careers:
- Selection will be made on the basis of Academic Merit / Interview as required, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents.
- Shortlisted Candidates will be informed via E-mail mentioned in the application for correspondence.
- Candidates are required to bring Original and Self-attested copy of documents mentioned below during document verification/joining:
Documents to be carried:
- Signed printout of the Application.
- NATS / NAPS profile printout
- 10th Mark sheet and certificate.
- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma / ITI Final Mark sheet/ Provisional.
- Degree / provisional Degree / Diploma / ITI certificate.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- PWD Certificate (if applicable).
- Any Photo ID card issued by Govt. of India like PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License.
- Aadhaar Card (Mandatory).
- Copy of Aadhaar Seeded Bank Pass Book/Statement [Note: It is mandatory to have Aadhaar Seeded / linked Bank account].
- Medical fitness certificate issued by a Civil Assistant Surgeon.
- Two Passport size photographs.
How to apply for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment (RCI) 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online in the NATS and NAPS portal on or before 27 October 2025.
For More Details: Click here.
To Apply:
- NATS Portal (Graduate & Diploma Apprentice): Click here.
- NAPS Portal (ITI Trade Apprentices): Click here.
Notes:
- B.E / B.Tech / Diploma candidates may apply by logging into the NATS portal by selecting Research Centre Imarat Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010.
- ITI trade candidates may apply by logging into the NAPS portal 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 your respective trade.
DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Details:
| Job Role | Technician/Graduate Apprentice |
| Company Name | Integrated Test Range (ITR) |
| Job category | Odisha Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/BBA/B.Com/B.Lib.Sc/Diploma |
| Batch | 2021/2022/2023/2024/2025 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Posts | 54 Posts |
| Stipend | Rs. 8,000 – 9,000/- |
| Job Location | Chandipur |
| Last Date | 20 October 2025 |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs-and-establishments/integrated-test-range-itr |
DRDO Apprentice (ITR) Careers – Detailed Eligibility:
Education Qualification:
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice:
- Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering/Computer Science/Communication & Computer Engineering/Computer Science & Information Technology/Computer Science & System Engineering/Computer Technology/Information Technology/Information & Communication Technology/Information Science & Engineering
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering/Instrumentation Technology/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Instrumentations Control Engineering/Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering/Electronics & Computer Engineering/Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering/Electronics (Robotics)/Embedded System
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/Cinematography/Electrical Engineering
Graduate (Degree) Apprentice:
- B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/Computer Science/Communication & Computer Engineering/Computer Science & Information Technology/Computer Science & System Engineering/Computer Technology/Information Technology/Information & Communication Technology/Information Science & Engineering/Computer Science & Engineering
- B.E / B.Tech in Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering/Instrumentation Technology/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Instrumentations Control Engineering/Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering/Electronics & Computer Engineering/Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering/Electronics (Robotics)/Embedded System
- B.E / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Safety Engineering
- B.Lib.Sc in Library Science, BBA in Administration / HR, & B.Com in Financial Accounting/Cost Accounting
Notes:
- The candidates who have passed their B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/BBA/B.Com degree in the year 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 are eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination earlier than 2021 are not eligible.
- Candidates with post graduate qualification are not eligible to apply.
- Those candidates who have completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are only eligible to apply.
- B.E/B.Tech / Diploma/BBA/B.Com degree holders who had training or job experience for a period of one year or more after attaining the essential qualifications shall NOT be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice under the act.
Duration: The period of training will be 12 months commencing from the execution of the contract of Apprenticeship.
Stipend Details:
- Technician Apprentice: Rs. 8,000/-
- Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 9,000/-
DRDO ITR Vacancy: 54 Posts
- Graduate (Degree) Apprentice: 32 Posts
- B.E /B.Tech: 22 Posts
- B.Lib.Sc: 02 Posts
- BBA: 04 Posts
- B.Com: 04 Posts
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: 22 Posts
Selection Process for DRDO Apprentice (ITR) Careers:
- Selection will be made on the basis Written Test/Personal Interview/Both for shortlisted candidates only.
How to apply for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment (ITR) 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can send their typed application along with the self-attested photocopies of documents (all educational mark sheets, Certificates (10th, 12th, Diploma, B.Tech/BBA/B.Com), Caste Certificate & Identity Proof) to the mentioned postal address by Speed Post / Registered Post on or before 20 October 2025. B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/BBA/B.Com candidates must have registered their names in the NATS portal.
For More Details & Application Form: Click here.
To Apply (NATS Portal): Click here.
Postal Address:
Director,
Integrated Test Range (ITR),
Chandipur,
Balasore,
Odisha-756025
Notes:
- The application form should be typewritten. Handwritten Application, except signature, will not be accepted.
- The sealed envelope containing the application form and other documents should be superscribed as “Application for Apprenticeship Training: Category ………& Subject/Discipline…………”
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