DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 For 195 Posts
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad has issued a short notification for the recruitment of 195 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. The apprenticeship program will be for a duration of one year. As per the notification, the online registration process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will start from 27th September 2025 and will remain open till 28th October 2025. Eligible candidates are advised to complete their applications within the given dates.Candidates can check eligibility, stipend, selection process, and other details in the detailed notification, which will be released shortly.
Overview
| Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Posts | Apprentice |
| Vacancies | 195 |
| Advt. No. | RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26 |
| Short notification release date | 22nd September 2025 |
| DRDO Apprentice Notification release date | 27th September 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 27th September 2025 |
| Application End Date | 28th October 2025 |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/ |
DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Under the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025, a total of 195 vacancies are to be filled for Graduate Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices, and ITI Trade Apprentices posts.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 40 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 20 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 135 |
| Total | 195 |
DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025
The short DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 has been published in the Employment Newspaper on 22nd September 2025, announcing the recruitment drive. The detailed notification PDF, containing complete information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and other important details, will be released on 27th September 2025. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the short notice for preliminary details.
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must go through the official Notification 2025 PDF to ensure their eligibility for Apprentice posts.
Regular candidates who have completed their qualifying examinations (Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices) in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with a minimum of 70% marks are eligible to apply online for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Candidates can check the post-wise educational qualifications from the table below
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ITI in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Library Assistant |
Candidates’ minimum age must be at least 18 years old as on 01 September 2025. Other age conditions will be as per the apprenticeship rules.
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- Merit List – Selection of candidates for Apprentice posts will be based on the merit list prepared from the details provided in their application forms.
- Document Verification Process – Shortlisted candidates will then be called to appear for the document verification process.
