DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025, Apply Online Starts for 195 Vacancies

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited online applications from the eligible candidates for the recruitment of Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices. These applications are for the engagement of a total of 195 Apprentices for a period of one year. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS or Apprenticeship India portals. The registration for the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has started on 27th September 2025 at https://nats.education.gov.in and https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025

The detailed DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 has been released on the official website of DRDO. Candidates can also download the PDF from the link attached below. All information, including the selection process, application procedure, eligibility criteria, and other details, can be found in the PDF as well as in the article.

DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 PDF – Click to Download

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Highlights

The online application for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is invited from interested and eligible Indian Nationals for engagement of Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the DRDO Apprentice Vacancy through the official website by following the instructions mentioned in the article.

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Along with the release of the short DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025, the registration schedule for DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2025 has been released. The online form-filling process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has started on 27th September 2025, and the application link will remain active till 28th October 2025. Check important dates from the table below.

DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2025

Under the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment drive, a total of 195 vacancies will be filled for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices posts.

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must go through the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment process. Notification 2025 PDF to ensure their eligibility for Apprentice posts.

Educational Qualification

The regular candidates who have completed the qualifying examinations (Graduate, Diploma, and ITI trade apprentices 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, possessing a percentage of 70% and above, are eligible to apply online for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Candidates can check post-wise educational qualification from the table below.

Age Limit (as on 01/09/2025)

Candidates’ minimum age must be at least 18 years old as on 01 September 2025. Other age conditions will be as per the apprenticeship rules.

DRDO Apprentice Application Form 2025

The application process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has started on 27th September 2025. All B.E./B.Tech/Diploma candidates who wish to apply for the apprenticeship must first register on the NATS 2.0 portal through the official website: https://nats.education.gov.in and ITI Trade candidates are required to register on the Apprenticeship India portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. As there is no application fee, eligibile candidates must apply.

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma, click on NATS 2.0 Portal

ITI Trade, Click on Apprenticeship India Portal.

Steps to Apply for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Candidates apply only if they meet the eligibility criteria. Here we have shared the simple steps to apply for the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025.

• Visit https://drdo.gov.in and read the full advertisement.
• B.E/B.Tech/Diploma candidates must register on NATS 2.0 portal https://nats.education.gov.in
• ITI Trade candidates must register on the Apprenticeship India portal: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

For B.E / B.Tech / Diploma Candidates

1. Login to the NATS portal.
2. Use Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010 (for Research Centre Imarat).
3. Search for Research Centre Imarat and apply for your stream.

For ITI Candidates

1. Login to https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
2. Go to ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’
3. Search with Establishment Name: RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT (Establishment ID: E05203600040)
4. Choose your trade and click Apply.

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection of candidates for Apprentice posts will be based on the merit list prepared from the details provided in their application forms. Shortlisted candidates will then be called to appear for the document verification process.

• Merit List
• Document Verification Process

Selection is based on academic merit or interview, and document verification.

Documents to Bring for Verification:

• Printed application form (signed)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• PWD certificate (if applicable)
• Government photo ID (PAN, Voter ID, Driving License)
• Aadhaar card (mandatory)
• Aadhaar-linked bank passbook/statement
• Medical fitness certificate
• NATS/NAPS profile printout
• 10th mark sheet & certificate
• Final mark sheets/provisional certificates (BE/B.Tech/Diploma/ITI)
• Degree or provisional certificate
• Two passport-size photos

DRDO Apprentice Salary 2025

Candidates appointed for Graduate Apprentice/Technician Apprentice posts will be offered a monthly stipend for their 1 year of the training period.