01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Job reference | 01M0SN9AMKVXH7XVX1KP7QG7F8 |
| Vacancies | 6 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF BIODEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES (DIBT), SIDDARTHANAGAR, MYSURU-570011 |
| Employment | Apprenticeship |
| Applications close | 15 Sep 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
About this post
Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT), Mysuru, under DRDO, is recruiting 6 BSc Graduate Apprentices for 2026–27. Eligible subjects are Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science & Technology and Life Sciences.
Applicants must hold a full-time regular BSc degree with First Division from a recognized Indian university or institute. Only candidates who passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible, and NATS registration is required. The monthly stipend stated in the notice is ₹12,300, and the training period is 12 months.
Submit the completed form with self-attested supporting documents by post to DIBT, DRDO, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru–570011, Kind Attention: HRD, by 15 September 2026. Read the official notification before applying for the complete terms and document requirements.
Important dates
- Last date for receipt of hard-copy application by post — on or before 15th September 202615 Sep 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 6 posts
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification | |
| Qualification | |
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 12,300 stipend |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Selection stagesSee the official notification
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01NATS registration
Candidates must have registered their names at http://nats.education.gov.in. Non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected.
- 02Hard-copy submission
Duly filled application form must be submitted by POST to Centre Head, Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT), DRDO, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru- 570011. Kind attention : HRD, (in hard copy) with self-attested photo-copy of all relevant documents on or before 15th September 2026.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates registering their names | https://nats.education.gov.in | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Number of apprenticeships | Number of APPRENTICESHIP may vary depending on the Institute requirements. |
| Training period | The period of training will be 12 months commencing from execution of the Contract of Apprenticeship. |
| Police verification | Selected candidates have to submit the “Police Verification Certificate” at the time of joining. |
| No employment obligation | It shall not be obligatory on the part of the Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies, Mysuru, where training is imparted, to offer any employment to any apprentice after completion of period of his/her apprenticeship training. |
| Accommodation and transport | The apprentices will not be provided any Govt. quarters/hostel accommodation/transport by this establishment during the training period. |
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