DRDO Apprentices Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 195 Posts Before Oct 28
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, has officially announced the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 inviting applications for a total of 195 apprentice positions. This is a great opportunity for candidates with Graduate, Diploma, and ITI qualifications to gain valuable practical training for one year at Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 22nd September 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 27th September 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 28th October 2025
Vacancy Details
The total 195 vacancies are distributed among three categories as follows:
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 40 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 20 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 135 |
| Total | 195 |
District-wise Vacancy Distribution
The following table gives a district-wise breakdown of the apprentice vacancies (example districts for Hyderabad region and Telangana):
| District | Graduate Apprentice | Technician Apprentice | ITI Trade Apprentice | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 15 | 8 | 50 | 73 |
| Ranga Reddy | 10 | 5 | 30 | 45 |
| Medak | 5 | 3 | 20 | 28 |
| Karimnagar | 5 | 2 | 15 | 22 |
| Warangal | 5 | 2 | 20 | 27 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate Apprentice: Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech degree in disciplines such as ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Candidates must have a diploma in the relevant engineering streams mentioned above.
- ITI Trade Apprentice: Candidates must have completed ITI in trades like Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Library Assistant.
- Candidate must be at least 18 years of age as on 1st September 2025.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic qualifications
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply Online
Candidates interested in the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 can apply online through the following portals:
- Graduate and Diploma candidates: Register and apply via the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal using Establishment ID:
STLRACO00010. - ITI Trade candidates: Register and apply via the Apprenticeship India portal using Establishment ID:
E05203600040.
Documents Required for Upload
- Signed application form and printout of NATS/NAPS profile
- 10th standard certificate and mark sheet
- Degree/Diploma/ITI mark sheet and certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PWD certificate (if applicable)
- Government issued photo ID (PAN, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar card)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Two passport-sized photographs
Official Notification & Application Links
- NATS Portal for Graduate & Diploma Apprentices
- Apprenticeship India Portal for ITI Apprentices
- Official DRDO Website
Note: Applications must be submitted online before 28th October 2025. No offline applications will be accepted.