01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | DRDO |
| Job reference | 01KZR7E909ASEZPJQCQQDNM65X |
| Vacancies | 8 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 — Mechanical Engineering.
One-year Graduate Apprentice training for candidates with B.E / B. Tech. in Mechanical 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/-
- Common eligibility
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Only Indian nationals with the table qualification from a recognized Board/University are eligible.
- Qualifying years
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The qualifying examination must have been passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- Additional exclusions
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Candidates with higher qualifications are not eligible and only regular candidates may apply.
- Prior training or experience
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Prior or current apprenticeship training, or one year or more of post-qualification job experience, makes a candidate ineligible.
- Training term
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The apprenticeship training period is one year from execution of the contract.
- Application mode
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offline
Important dates
- Last date for receipt of applicationAug 28, 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 8 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 based on academic merit, written test, interview, walk-in interview, or a combination, subject to satisfactory 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
- 01NATS registration and offline application
Register on the NATS 2.0 portal and apply offline using the application form at the printed URL.
- 02Postal address
The Director, HEMRL, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune - 411021; Kind Attention: HRD, HEMRL, Pune.
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
| Common eligibility | Only Indian nationals with the table qualification from a recognized Board/University are eligible. |
| Qualifying years | The qualifying examination must have been passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. |
| Additional exclusions | Candidates with higher qualifications are not eligible and only regular candidates may apply. |
| Prior training or experience | Prior or current apprenticeship training, or one year or more of post-qualification job experience, makes a candidate ineligible. |
| Training term | The apprenticeship training period is one year from execution of the contract. |
Eligibility
| Age requirement | For Maximum age and relaxation as per the Apprentices Act – 1961, Apprentices Rules 1992 and NATS 2.0 Guidelines. |