Recruitment of Apprentice at DRDO Hyderabad 2025
DRDO RCI Apprentice Engagement for FY 2025-26
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) , located at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Vignyanakancha, Hyderabad – 500 069 , has released notification for the Engagement of Apprentices for the Financial Year 2025-26. This opportunity is for young and meritorious Indian Nationals for an apprenticeship period of one year under The Apprentices Act 1961 (as amended in 1961, 1973, 1992, & 2019).
Key details for Recruitment of Apprentice at DRDO Hyderabad 2025
RCI is inviting online applications for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentices. Here is a breakdown of the available posts and qualifications:
| Apprenticeship Training Category | Essential Qualification | No. of Vacancies | Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical] | 40 | As per Govt norms. Refer Gazette dated 25/Sep/2019 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | Diploma in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical] | 20 | As per Govt norms. Refer Gazette dated 25/Sep/2019 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI pass out) | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic-Mechanic, Electronics, Electrician, Library Assistant and COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) | 135 | As per Govt norms. Refer Gazette dated 25/Sep/2019 |
Important Note for Graduate & Technician Apprentices: To receive 50% of the stipend under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme from the Board of Apprenticeship and Training (BOAT), it is mandatory to have an Aadhaar Seeded Bank account.
Eligibility and Application Procedure for Recruitment of Apprentice at DRDO Hyderabad
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate should not be less than 18 years of age as on 01st September 2025.
- Only regular candidates who completed their qualifying examinations (Graduate, Diploma, and ITI trade apprentices) in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must possess a percentage of 70% and above in their qualifying examinations.
- Before applying, candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria and other norms mentioned in the detailed advertisement available on https://drdo.gov.in.
Application Process for Recruitment of Apprentice at DRDO Hyderabad 2025
Registration is Mandatory on the respective portals:
- B.E/B.Tech/Diploma candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal at [suspicious link removed].
- ITI Trade Apprentices must register on https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
How to Apply for Recruitment of Apprentice at DRDO Hyderabad 2025:
- B.E / B.Tech / Diploma candidates can apply by logging into [suspicious link removed] and selecting Research Centre Imarat Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010.
- ITI trade candidates can apply by logging into https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, clicking on ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’, and typing ‘RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT’ (Establishment ID: E05203600040) in the ‘Search by Establishment Name’ field. After selecting the establishment, click Apply after choosing your respective trade.
Important Dates
The last date for receipt of the online application is 30 days from the date of publication of this Advertisement in the Employment News Paper. (The advertisement appeared in the Employment News on 27 September – 3 October 2025 ).
Important Links
Website: drdo.gov.in