01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | DRDO |
| Job reference | 01KZR7E9BK7XEMV9EYSBS8X7H6 |
| Vacancies | 2 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 — Electrical / Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering.
One-year Graduate Apprentice training in Electrical or Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering.
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 recognition
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Only Indian nationals are eligible; education must be from a recognized Board/University.
- Qualifying years
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Only candidates passing in 2022–2026 are eligible.
- Qualification restrictions
- Experience exclusion
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Previous/current apprenticeship or at least one year of post-qualification job experience is disqualifying.
- Training period
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One year from contract execution.
- Application mode
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offline
Important dates
- Last date for receipt of applicationAug 28, 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 2 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 procedureShortlisting based on academic merit, written test, interview, walk-in interview, or a combination, subject to document verification.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Application procedure
Register on NATS 2.0 and submit the application offline.
- 02Postal destination
The Director, HEMRL, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune - 411021.
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 recognition | Only Indian nationals are eligible; education must be from a recognized Board/University. |
| Qualifying years | Only candidates passing in 2022–2026 are eligible. |
| Qualification restrictions | Candidates with higher qualifications are ineligible, and only regular candidates may apply. |
| Experience exclusion | Previous/current apprenticeship or at least one year of post-qualification job experience is disqualifying. |
| Training period | One year from contract execution. |
Eligibility
| Age requirement | For Maximum age and relaxation as per the Apprentices Act – 1961, Apprentices Rules 1992 and NATS 2.0 Guidelines. |