Archive · 6 Oct 2026
DRDO Opens Applications for One-Year Apprenticeship Training Programme
DRDO has opened applications for a one-year training programme.
It is for eligible candidates with a B.Tech degree or a diploma.
Graduate apprenticeships are available in electronic and communication, mechanical, computer science, and chemical engineering.
Graduate applicants must have passed their qualifying examination from 2022 to 2026.
Diploma holders can apply in several branches, including civil, computer science, electronics and communication, mechanical, chemical, and electrical.
Graduate apprentices will receive Rs 12,300 each month.
Technician apprentices will receive Rs 10,900 each month.
Shortlisted candidates will have an interview or written test at PXE, Chandipur.
Applications must be submitted by October 12, 2026.
DRDO is accepting applications for a one-year apprenticeship training programme.
Applications are open to eligible B.Tech and diploma candidates in selected technical disciplines.
Graduate apprenticeship applicants must have passed their qualifying examination between 2022 and 2026.
Monthly stipends are Rs 12,300 for graduate apprentices and Rs 10,900 for technician apprentices.
The application deadline is October 12, 2026; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed or tested at PXE, Chandipur.
- Who
- Eligible B.Tech and diploma candidates; the programme is offered by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- What
- Applications are open for a one-year apprenticeship training programme.
- When
- The application deadline is October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview or written test at PXE, Chandipur.
- Why
- To offer apprenticeship training to eligible candidates in engineering and technical disciplines.
- Programme duration
- One year
- Application deadline
- October 12, 2026
- Graduate eligibility
- B.Tech candidates in selected disciplines who passed between 2022 and 2026
- Graduate stipend
- Rs 12,300 per month
- Technician eligibility
- Diploma candidates in selected branches
- Technician stipend
- Rs 10,900 per month
- Selection
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or written test at PXE, Chandipur