DRDO Vacancy 2026 Update: Apprentice Posts for Engineering Students, Apply Soon

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Last Updated on : 11 Feb 2026 12:29PM

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has announced a recruitment notification for a one-year apprenticeship. Applicants who have an undergraduate certificate or diploma and above can apply by emailing their scanned documents. The closing date for submission is 27th February 2026

The organisation offers 21 available positions to applicants who completed their studies between 2021 and 2025. 

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

The post-wise education eligibility criteria for DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2026 are as follows: Remember that only those who have graduated from recognised institutions after pursuing a full-time regular course and not distance education or correspondence are qualified for this job.

We have mentioned the table below: 

 

Post Name

Educational Qualification

Minimum Requirement

Course Type

Recognition

Graduate Apprentice (Computer Science & Engineering)

B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering

First Class Degree

Full-time Regular

Recognised University/Institute

Graduate Apprentice (Mathematics)

M.Sc. in Mathematics

First Class Degree

Full-time Regular

Recognised University/Institute

Technician Apprentice (Diploma – Computer Science)

Diploma in Computer Science

Diploma Pass

Full-time Regular

State/Central Govt. Recognized Institution

 

The organisation requires 21 positions to be filled. 

  1. Apprentice Category Subject Number of Vacancies Monthly Stipend

  1. Graduate Apprentice Computer Science & Engineering 15 12,300

  1. Graduate Apprentice Mathematics 1 12,300

  1. Technician Apprentice (Diploma) Computer Science 5 10,900

 

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FAQ's
Yes — various DRDO labs and establishments regularly release apprentice vacancies for engineering, diploma, and ITI candidates through portals like NATS 2.0. For example, DRDO’s GTRE previously invited 150+ apprentice posts for graduates and diploma holders.
Engineering graduates (B.E/B.Tech), diploma holders, and sometimes ITI candidates can apply for apprentice training positions in DRDO establishments. Many of these positions are notified on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
Selection is usually merit-based (academics) or application-based, and candidates may need to register on nats.education.gov.in. Specific details such as training duration, stipend, and posting depend on the individual DRDO lab’s notification.

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