DRDO Dehradun Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released the official notification for DRDO DEAL Dehradun Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27. Eligible Indian candidates are invited to apply online for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentice training for a period of one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply. The application process is completely online through the NATS 2.0 and NAPS portals. Check the complete details including vacancies, eligibility, important dates, stipend, selection process, and application procedure below.
B.E./B.Tech in relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 60% marks. Library Science: B.Sc. (PCM/PCB) + B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. with 60% marks.
Diploma Apprentice
08
Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 60% marks.
ITI Apprentice
50
ITI Pass with NCVT/SCVT Certificate in relevant trade.
DRDO DEAL Dehradun Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The minimum age of the applicant should be 18 years. The maximum age limit and age relaxation will be applicable as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and NATS/NAPS guidelines.
DRDO DEAL Dehradun Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process may include one or more of the following stages depending on the number of applications received:
How to Apply for DRDO DEAL Dehradun Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Graduate and Diploma candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 Portal and apply online using DEAL ID: NUKDDC000015. ITI candidates should register on the NAPS Portal and apply online by searching Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory using Establishment Code: E01160500005. Candidates should fill in all required details correctly and upload the necessary documents before submitting the online application. Only online applications submitted within the prescribed time will be accepted.