DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is inviting applications for 200 Apprentice positions in Graduate, Technician, and Trade categories. Key eligibility criteria and other essential details are provided below for the benefit of aspiring candidates.
Recruitment Organization | Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO |
Post Name | Apprentices (Graduate, Diploma and ITI) |
Total Vacancies | 200 |
Application Mode | Online |
Job Period | 1 Year |
1. DRDO Recruitment 2024 : Important Dates
Event | Date |
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Last Date for receipt of online application | 21 days from the date of publication of Advertisement in News Paper |
2. DRDO Recruitment 2024 : Vacancy Details

3. DRDO Recruitment 2024 : Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Requirement:
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age as of 01st August 2024.
2. Academic Requirements:
- Only regular candidates who completed their qualifications (Graduate, Diploma, ITI) in 2022, 2023, or 2024 and have more than 60% marks are eligible to apply.
4. DRDO Recruitment 2024 : Selection Process
Selection Process
- Selection Criteria:
- Candidates will be selected based on Academic Merit and/or an Interview, subject to satisfactory verification of documents.
- Communication with Shortlisted Candidates:
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via the email provided in their application. Candidates are advised to regularly check their emails and keep them active throughout the selection process. The administration will not be responsible for any non-receipt of communication due to changes in mobile numbers or email addresses.
- Documents Required for Verification/Joining:
- Candidates must bring the following original documents along with self-attested copies during the document verification or joining process:
- Signed printout of the application.
- 10th Mark sheet and certificate.
- B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/ITI final mark sheet or provisional certificate.
- Degree/provisional degree/diploma/ITI certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- PWD certificate (if applicable).
- Government-issued Photo ID (e.g., PAN card, Voter ID, Driving License).
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory).
- Aadhaar seeded bank passbook/statement (mandatory to have an Aadhaar linked bank account).
- Medical fitness certificate issued by a Civil Assistant Surgeon.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Candidates must bring the following original documents along with self-attested copies during the document verification or joining process:
5. DRDO Recruitment 2024 : How to Apply
How to Apply
- Eligibility Check:
- Before applying, candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and norms as outlined in the detailed advertisement available at https://drdo.gov.in.
- Registration:
- B.E./B.Tech/Diploma candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.
- ITI trade apprentices must register on https://apprenticeshipindia.org.
- Application Process:
- B.E./B.Tech/Diploma candidates should apply by logging into the NATS portal and selecting Research Centre Imarat with Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010.
- ITI trade candidates should apply by logging into https://apprenticeshipindia.org, selecting ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities,’ and searching for RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT (Establishment ID: E05203600040), then clicking Apply for their respective trade.
- Deadline:
- The last date for submitting the online application is 21 days from the publication date of the advertisement in the newspaper.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.