DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 195 Posts
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is conducting a recruitment drive for the position of Apprentice in 2026. A total of 195 posts are available for various apprentice categories.
DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
Here are the key dates for the recruitment process.
- Start Date: 10-10-2026
- Last Date: 08-11-2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 08-11-2026
- Admit Card: Notify later
- Exam Date: Notify Later
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Fee Details
The application fee for this recruitment is as follows.
- Fee: Rs. 0/-
Job Location
The job location for the selected candidates will be across India.
- Job Location: All India
Age Limit
The age limit for applicants is specified below.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: n/a
- Age Relaxation: As Per Rules
Category Wise Vacancy
The vacancies are distributed across different categories as follows.
- Graduate Apprentice: 50 Posts
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): 30 Posts
- Trade Apprentice: 115 Posts
Education Qualification
Applicants must meet the following educational qualifications.
- Graduate Apprentice: B.E. / B.Tech in relevant Engineering branch (2022–2026 passouts with 70% or CGPA 7.5+)
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Diploma in relevant Engineering branch (2022–2026 passouts with 70% or CGPA 7.5+)
- Trade Apprentice: ITI in relevant trade with NCVT/SCVT affiliation (2022–2026 passouts with 70% or CGPA 7.5+)
Selection Mode
The selection process will consist of the following stages.
- Written Exam
- Final Merit List