DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026: The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), an Indian defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced a notification for the Graduate/Technician/ITI Apprentices post. There are 42 vacancies available for this post. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/ITI in relevant disciplines can apply for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by email on or before 16 May 2026. The detailed eligibility criteria and selection process for DRDO NSTL Jobs are explained below.
DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Company Name | DRDO Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) |
| Job Role | Graduate/Technician/ITI Apprentices |
| Job category | AP Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/ITI |
| Batch | 2023/2024/2025 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | 42 Posts |
| Stipend | As per rules |
| Job location | Vishakhapatnam |
| Last Date | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs-and-establishments/naval-science-technological-laboratory-nstl |
DRDO NSTL Careers – Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualifications:
Graduate Apprentice:
- Must possess B.E/B.Tech qualifications in relevant disciplines
- Mechanical Engg.
- Computer Science Engg.
- Electronics & Communication Engg. (ECE)
- Electrical & Electronics Engg. (EEE)
Technician Apprentice:
- Must possess a Diploma qualification in relevant disciplines
- Computer Science Engg.
- EEE
- Mechanical Engg.
- Electronics & Instrumentation
- DCCP
Technician Vocational Apprentice:
- Must possess ITI qualification in relevant disciplines
- Photographer / Digital Photographer
- Electrician
- Electronics
- Fitter
- Diesel / Motor Mechanic
- Computer Operator and Programming Asst (COPA)
- Stenographer and Secretarial Asst
Note: Candidates having Graduation/Diploma/ITI (passed during the years 2023, 2024 and 2025) only are eligible to apply
Age Limit (As on 16 May 2026): Candidates should not be less than 18 years of age
DRDO NSTL Vacancies: 42 Posts
- B.Tech / B.E., (Graduate Apprentice): 10 Posts
- Diploma (Technician Apprentice): 10 Posts
- ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice): 12 Posts
Stipend Details: As per Govt. Norms
Selection Process for DRDO NSTL Careers:
- Selection will be made on the basis of Academic Merit/Written Test/Interview as required, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents
- Candidates are required to bring a signed printout of the application (Annexure-A) along with the originals of the documents submitted online at the time of joining at NSTL, Visakhapatnam
How to Apply for DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates must register themselves on the NATS & NAPS portal and are required to submit their scanned copy of the application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A) to the email id on or before 16 May 2026.
Email ID: admin2.dept.nstl@gov.in
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