01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | DRDO |
| Job reference | 01KZR7E8VYKP723Y4P2YQM3RTP |
| Vacancies | 10 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | SUTARWADI, PUNE - 411021 (MAHARASHTRA) |
| Employment | Apprenticeship |
| Applications close | 29 Aug 2026 |
About this post
DRDO has issued an official recruitment notification for Graduate Apprentice — Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology.
One-year Graduate Apprentice training for candidates with B.E / B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology.
Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.
- Qualification
- Pay
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Stipend Rs 15,000/-
- Nationality and recognized qualification
- Qualifying years
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Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
- Result availability
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Candidates whose qualifying-examination results are not declared or available by the last date of application submission are not eligible.
- Higher qualification and regular study
- Prior training or experience
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Candidates who have completed or are undergoing apprenticeship training, or have one year or more of job experience after obtaining the essential qualification, are not eligible.
- PwBD eligibility
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PwBD candidates are eligible only for designated trades under the Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
- Training duration
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The selected candidate must execute a contract for one year of training; training commences from execution of the apprenticeship contract.
- No employment entitlement
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No permanent, temporary or contractual employment is offered at HEMRL or DRDO after completion of apprenticeship training.
- Application mode
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offline
Important dates
- Last date for receipt of applicationAug 28, 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 10 posts
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| 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 | Stipend Rs 15,000/- |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Selection procedureSelection will be carried out by shortlisting on the basis of academic merit, written test, interview, walk-in interview, or a combination of these, subject to satisfactory document verification.
- Shortlisting discretionHEMRL reserves the right to adopt its own short-listing criteria and is not obliged to shortlist all candidates fulfilling the minimum requirement.
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 and form
Degree candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal and then apply offline using the application form available at the printed URL.
- 02Accepted mode
Only offline applications will be accepted.
- 03Postal destination
Send the application to The Director, HEMRL, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune - 411021, Kind Attention: HRD, HEMRL, Pune.
- 04Application completeness
Incomplete or erroneous applications, and applications received after the last date, will be rejected.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Degree candidates obtaining the application form | https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies | — |
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
| Nationality and recognized qualification | Only Indian nationals are eligible, with the educational qualification in the table from a recognized Board/University. |
| Qualifying years | Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. |
| Result availability | Candidates whose qualifying-examination results are not declared or available by the last date of application submission are not eligible. |
| Higher qualification and regular study | Candidates with higher qualifications are not eligible; only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates may apply. |
| Prior training or experience | Candidates who have completed or are undergoing apprenticeship training, or have one year or more of job experience after obtaining the essential qualification, are not eligible. |
| PwBD eligibility | PwBD candidates are eligible only for designated trades under the Apprenticeship Rules 1992. |
| Training duration | The selected candidate must execute a contract for one year of training; training commences from execution of the apprenticeship contract. |
| No employment entitlement | No permanent, temporary or contractual employment is offered at HEMRL or DRDO after completion of apprenticeship training. |
Eligibility
| Age requirement | For Maximum age and relaxation as per the Apprentices Act – 1961, Apprentices Rules 1992 and NATS 2.0 Guidelines. |