DRDO GTRE Recruitment 2025: Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) invites online applications from eligible candidates for Apprenticeship – Graduate/Diploma/ITI in various disciplines. There are a total of about 150 vacancies available for the posts. Candidates with the qualification of B.E/B.Tech/B.Com/B.Sc/BA/BCA/BBA/Diploma/ITI can apply. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 09 May 2025. The eligibility criteria and selection process for DRDO GTRE Jobs are mentioned below. Interested candidates can also try HAL Apprentice Recruitment.
DRDO GTRE Recruitment 2025 – Overview:
| Job Role | Graduate/Diploma/ITI Apprenticeship |
| Job Category | Karnataka Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/B.Com/B.Sc/BA/BCA/BBA/Diploma/ITI |
| Batch | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Stipend | Rs. 7,000 – 9,000/- |
| Total Posts | 150 Posts |
| Job Location | Bangalore |
| Last Date | 09 May 2025 |
Detailed Eligibility for DRDO GTRE Careers:
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Apprentice – Engineering:
- A degree in engineering or technology is granted by a statutory university/institution that is empowered to award such degrees by an Act of Parliament.
- Candidates must have qualifications in the following disciplines for the Graduate Apprentice Engineering post.
- Mechanical/Production/ Industrial Production
- Aeronautical/Aerospace
- Electricals & Electronics /Electronics & Communiication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/Telecom
- Computer Science/ Computer Engg./Information Science & Technology Engg.
- Metallurgy/Material Science
- Civil Engg. or Equivalent
Graduate Apprentice – Non-Engineering:
- A degree granted by a statutory University/an institution empowered to award such degrees by an Act of Parliament /Educational Institutes established by a State Government / by an Institute recognised by the State Government or Central Government.
- Candidates must have qualifications in the following Streams for the Graduate Apprentice Non-Engineering post.
- B.Com
- B.Sc. (Chemistry /Physics/ Maths/ Electronics / Computer etc.)
- B.A ((Finance/ Banking etc.)
- BCA
- BBA
Diploma/Technician Apprentice :
- A diploma in engineering or technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Educational established by a State Government /by a University/by an Institute recognised by the State Government or Central Government as equivalent to a diploma
- Sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he/she may hold a diploma in Engg./Technology.
- For the Diploma/Technician Apprentice post, candidates must have qualifications in the following Engg. disciplines.
- Mechanical/Production/Tool & Die design
- Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation
- Computer Science Engg/Computer Networking
ITI Apprentice:
- A certificate in vocational Course involving two years of study after completing the secondary stage of school education recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education.
- A sandwich course student who is undergoing training so that he may hold a certificate mentioned above.
- For the Trade Apprentice(ITI) post, candidates must have qualifications in the following disciplines.
- Machinist
- Fitter
- Turner
- Electrician
- Welder
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
Note:
- For B.E/B.Tech/Diploma (Engineering – Apprentice Trainees) & B.Com/B.Sc/B.A/BCA/BBA (Non Engineering -Apprentice Trainees); Candidates who have passed in the year 2021/2022/2023/2024/2025 (last five years) as regular candidates are only eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed the qualifying exam earlier than year 2021 are not eligible.
- ITI Apprentice Trainees only; Candidates must have completed ITI from NCVT or SCVT Boards.
Duration: The tenure of the Apprenticeship for the above categories /trades would be 12 months commencing from the execution of the Apprenticeship contract.
Age Limit (As on 08 May 2025):
- Minimum Age – 18 years
- Maximum Age:
- Unreserved – 27 years
- OBC – 30 years
- SC/ST – 32 years
- PwD – 37 years
Stipend:
- Graduate Apprentice – Engineering: Rs 9,000/-
- Graduate Apprentice – Non-Engineering: Rs 9,000/-
- Diploma Apprentice: Rs 8,000/-
- ITI Apprentice: Rs 7,000/-
DRDO GTRE Vacancies: 150 Posts
- Graduate Apprentice – Engineering: 75 Posts
- Mechanical/Production/ Industrial Production – 30
- Aeronautical/Aerospace – 15
- Electricals & Electronics /Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/Telecom – 10
- Computer Science/ Computer Engg./Information Science & Technology Engg. – 15
- Metallurgy/Material Science – 04
- Civil Engg. or Equivalent – 01
- Graduate Apprentice – Non-Engineering: 30 Posts
- B.Com: 10 Posts
- B.Sc: 05 Posts
- B.A: 05 Posts
- BBA: 05 Posts
- BCA: 05 Posts
- Diploma Apprentice: 20 Posts
- Mechanical/Production/Tool & Die design – 10
- Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation – 07
- Computer Science Engg/Computer Networking – 03
- ITI Apprentice: 25 Posts
- Machinist: 03 Posts
- Fitter: 04 Posts
- Turner: 03 Posts
- Electrician: 03 Posts
- Welder: 02 Posts
- Sheet Metal worker: 02 Posts
- COPA: 08 Posts
Selection Process of DRDO GTRE Careers :
- The selection process includes Academic Merit/Written Test/Interview.
- Details of shortlisted candidates will be published on the DRDO website.
- Candidates must bring an attested copy of the documents mentioned & their original certificates along with the printout of the application form during document verification/joining.
Documents Required:
- 10th Mark sheet and Certificate
- B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/ITI / Degree (B.com./B.Sc. /B.A/ BCA / BBA) Mark sheets for all semesters / year-wise
- Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PWD Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID card issued by Govt. of India (Preferably Aadhaar Card)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Two Passport size photographs
- Police Verification Certificate (District Authority)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
How to Apply for DRDO GTRE Recruitment 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates must register in the NATS/NAPS Portal on or before 09 May 2025. Candidate may also submit an offline application as per format attached along with relevant documents, or a scanned copy of the same may be sent via e-mail hrd.gtre@gov.in
For more details: Click here
NATS Portal (For Graduates & Diploma): Click here
NAPS Portal (For ITI Trades): Click here
Important Dates:
- Commencement of Online Applications: 09 April 2025 (tentative)
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application Forms: 08 May 2025 (tentative)
- Probable Date of Publishing First List of Shortlisted Candidates (Interview/Written Test): 23 May 2025 (tentative)
- Probable Date of Acceptance by Candidates to Join GTRE as Apprenticeship Trainee: 06 June 2025 (tentative)
- Probable Date of Interaction with Shortlisted Candidates (who submitted acceptance): 13 June 2025 onwards (tentative)
- Probable Date of Declaration of Finally Selected Candidates (Graduate – Engg/Non-Engg, Diploma & ITI): 20 June 2025 (tentative)
- Probable Date of Joining Apprenticeship Trainees at GTRE: 07 July 2025 onwards (exact date to be intimated with the result)
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