DRDO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Post Name : ITI Apprentices (13 Trades)

 

Eligibility Criteria :

Essential Qualifications :

Candidates who have passed ITI certified by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) are eligible to apply

ITI Pass Certificate must be in the respective trade being applied for

Candidates must have completed ITI in one of the 13 mentioned trades: Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Machinist (Grinder), Carpenter, Welder, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Attendant Operator Chemical Plant, Painter, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), or Foundryman

Experience :

Candidates should not have already undergone or presently undergoing Apprenticeship Training in DRDL or elsewhere

Candidates who have been terminated from Apprenticeship training at DRDL are not eligible to apply

Candidates terminated for two times from other establishments are not eligible to apply

Vacancy Details

Note: Total number of vacancies not specified in the notification. Vacancies available across 13 different ITI trades.

Salary/Stipend :

Stipend: As per Government of India notifications

Stipend will be provided during the one-year apprenticeship training period

Training Duration: One year from 01-Apr-2026 to 31-Mar-2027

The engagement is purely for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961

Completion of training does not entitle candidates any right to claim temporary or permanent job in DRDL

Important Dates

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Selection Process :

Selection based on document verification and screening

Shortlisted candidates will receive email notification on their registered email ID provided in the Apprenticeship Portal

No separate correspondence or communication will be sent

Shortlisted candidates must bring all original relevant certificates at the time of verification

Selection will be done by the Selection & Screening Committee for ITI Apprenticeship Training

Reservations to SC, ST, OBC and PwD categories are applicable as per Apprentice Act, 1961

General Information/Instructions :

DRDL proposes to engage ITI Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961

Engagement is purely for ONE YEAR apprenticeship training

Only candidates who have passed ITI certified by NCVT are eligible

Reservations to SC, ST, OBC and PwD categories are applicable as per Apprentice Act, 1961

Candidates should not have already undergone or presently undergoing Apprenticeship Training in DRDL or elsewhere

Candidates terminated from DRDL apprenticeship training are not eligible

Candidates terminated twice from other establishments are not eligible

Incomplete online applications will be rejected without correspondence

Rejected cases include: No Aadhar linking, Mismatch of Date of Birth, Name & Father’s name mismatch in Aadhar with SSC Certificate & Online Application

Illegible uploaded documents will be rejected

Candidates currently employed must submit relieving letter from employer on training joining date

No TA/DA admissible for verification/interview or at time of joining

Apprentice will be engaged from 01-Apr-2026 to 31-Mar-2027

Completion of Training does not entitle candidates any right to claim temporary/permanent job in DRDL

Organization: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India

Location: Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad-500058

How to Apply :

Step 1: Online Application

Candidates must apply online at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

Apply on or before 29-Jan-2026, 1700 Hrs

Complete the profile on the Apprenticeship Portal

Upload all required documents and signature online

Complete Aadhar verification successfully

Note down the Apprentice Registration Number

Ensure 100% profile completion on the website

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Step 2: Physical Application Submission

After completing online application, submit duly signed application in prescribed format (Appendix-A)

Attach true copies of uploaded documents:

SSC Certificate

ITI Certificate

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhar Card

Proof of online application

Application must be completed with contact phone number

Place application in closed envelope

Super scribe envelope with: “APPLICATION FOR ITI APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AT DRDL for the period 01-Apr-2026 to 31-Mar-2027”

Submission Methods :

Method 1 (In Person): Drop the application in the box provided at DRDL Security Reception on or before 29-Jan-2026, 1700 Hrs

Method 2 (By Post): Send application through Post to:

The Director, DRDL, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad-500058

Attention: Chairman Selection & Screening Committee, ITI Apprenticeship Training

Application Format (Appendix-A) Details:

Trade Applied for

Whether Applied for DRDL Online (Yes/No)

Percentage of Profile Completion on website

Whether uploaded All Documents & Signature online (Yes/No)

Whether Aadhar Verification Successful (Yes/No)

Apprentice Registration Number

Name of Candidate (as per SSC Certificate)

Gender

Date of Birth (as per SSC Certificate)

Father’s Name (as per SSC Certificate)

Mother’s Name (as per SSC Certificate)

Caste Details

PWD (Yes/No)

Complete Address

Mobile Number (As given in Apprenticeship Portal)

Alternate Mobile Number

Email ID (As given in Apprenticeship Portal)

Aadhar Number

Bank Name and Account Number

ITI Trade

ITI Institute Details (Name & Address)

Whether currently undergoing/engaged for training at any other Organization (Yes/No)

If Yes (Mention the details)

Educational Qualification details with Maximum Marks, Marks Obtained, and Percentage

Signature of Applicant

Important Instructions :

Name, Date of Birth, and Father’s name must match across SSC Certificate, Aadhar Card, and Online Application

Ensure Aadhar is linked and verified in the online application

All documents must be clear and legible when uploaded

Keep proof of online application submission

Use mobile number and email ID as provided in Apprenticeship Portal for all correspondence

Shortlisted candidates will receive notification via email only

Bring all original certificates at time of verification

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