DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, has released the official notification for the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Online applications are invited from eligible and meritorious Indian Nationals for engagement of Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices for a period of one year under the Apprentices Act 1961 (as amended).
This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates, diploma holders, and ITI pass-outs to gain practical training in a premier defence laboratory. A total of 195 vacancies are available across multiple disciplines. The selection will be based on academic performance and other eligibility norms. Candidates must apply online through the official apprenticeship portals before the last date.
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Department
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad
Post Name
Graduate, Technician (Diploma), and ITI Trade Apprentices
The stipend will be paid as per Government of India Apprenticeship norms under the Gazette notification dated 25 September 2019. An Aadhaar-seeded bank account is mandatory for stipend disbursement under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme.
DRDO Apprentice 2025 Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 01 September 2025. Other age conditions will be as per apprenticeship rules.
DRDO Apprentice 2025 Selection Process
Shortlisting
Documents Verification
Medical Test
How to Apply for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Graduate & Diploma Candidates must register at the NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in.
Enrolment ID for RCI: STLRAC000010
ITI Trade Candidates must register at the Apprenticeship India portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Establishment Name: Research Centre Imarat
Establishment ID: E05203600040
After registration, candidates should apply online for the relevant trade.
Last date for submission is 30 days from publication of advertisement.
