The notification for 195 DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been released, giving details about eligibility for the posts. The online applications will be submitted from 27th September 2025 to 28th October 2025 on the official website: www.drdo.gov.in.
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced 195 vacancies for Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961. This is a great opportunity for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade candidates to gain practical training for one year at Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad. Interested candidates can register online for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 from 27th September 2025 to 28th October 2025.
DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 Out
Candidates can download the short DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 released on 22nd September 2025 in the Employment Newspaper. The detailed notification PDF including eligibility, age limit, selection process and application process will be available from 27th September 2025. For the convenience of candidates, we have also provided the link below to directly download the PDF.
DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 PDF – Click to Download
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
To get selected for the Apprentice posts under DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025, candidates must be shortlisted based on their marks and go through document verification and a medical test. Appointed candidates will be engaged for one year as apprentices under the Apprentices Act.
| Conducting Body | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advertisement Number | RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26 |
| Vacancy | 195 |
| Registration Dates | 27th September 2025 to 28th October 2025 |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate, Diploma or ITI in related fields |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years (as on 01/09/2025) |
DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Under DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025, a total of 195 vacancies have been released for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices. The post-wise vacancies are given below.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 40 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 20 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 135 |
| Total | 195 |
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DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
The age and educational qualifications for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must be fulfilled by all candidates. These will be verified during the document verification stage.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must have passed the qualifying examinations in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 with at least 70% marks. Post-wise qualifications are as follows:
| 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 |
Age Limit (as on 01/09/2025)
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 1st September 2025. Other age relaxations will be as per apprenticeship rules.
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment Online Form 2025
The online registration for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will begin on 27th September 2025 and the last date to apply is 28th October 2025. Candidates must fill their form carefully as per their educational certificates. The application link will be active on the official website of DRDO.
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DRDO Apprentice Selection Process 2025
The selection process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will be as follows:
- Merit List based on marks obtained in qualifying examinations.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Test.
DRDO Apprentice Salary 2025
Selected candidates will get a monthly stipend as per the Apprenticeship rules and norms fixed by DRDO and the Government of India. The apprenticeship training will be for a period of one year.
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The short notification was released on 22nd September 2025 with details of the registration process. As per the official notice, the online application process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will start from 27th September 2025 and will remain open till 28th October 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release Date | 22nd September 2025 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 27th September 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 27th September 2025 |
| Apply Online Ends | 28th October 2025 |
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment: FAQs
Q1. What is the starting date to apply for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
The online application process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will start from 27th September 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies have been announced under DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
A total of 195 vacancies have been announced for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices.
Q3. What is the required educational qualification for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must have completed B.E./B.Tech, Diploma or ITI in relevant trades with at least 70% marks from the year 2021 to 2025.