Overview
DRDO has released a recruitment notification for the post of Apprentice (ITI Pass-Out, various trades) (24 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online via apprenticeship portal, or offline application form submitted by email before Within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the DRDO portal (exact closing date not specified in the notification).
Key Details
- Organization
- DRDO
- Qualification
- ITI pass-out in the relevant trade, certified under SCVT/NCVET, registered on the Apprenticeship Portal
- Vacancies
- 24
- Advertisement No
- 0675/Apprentice/DIPR/Adm, Dated September 2026
- Posted
- Not specified in the notification
- Last date to apply
- Within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the DRDO portal (exact closing date not specified in the notification)
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | Not specified in the notification |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the DRDO portal (exact closing date not specified in the notification) |
| Advertisement Date | 22 September 2026 (exact date not specified in the notification) |
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Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following conditions to be considered for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: • The candidate must have passed ITI in the trade relevant to the post applied for, including certification under SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training) or NCVET (National Council for Vocational Education and Training). • The candidate must be registered on the Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Registration on this portal is mandatory; applications of candidates who are not registered will not be considered. • The candidate must satisfy the minimum and maximum age limits prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and applicable guidelines, as amended from time to time. (The specific age limit in years is not mentioned in the notification.) • The candidate must possess the requisite educational and physical qualifications, if any, prescribed for the respective trade under NAPS 2.0 apprenticeship norms. (Trade-wise educational qualification details are not specified in the notification beyond the ITI/SCVT/NCVET requirement.)
Salary
Selected apprentices will be paid the applicable minimum stipend prescribed for their trade, on a monthly basis through the prescribed banking mode. The stipend ranges from ₹9,600/- to ₹10,560/- per month depending on the trade, as detailed in the trade-wise vacancy table above. Selected candidates must furnish valid bank account details linked with Aadhaar, wherever required, at the time of joining. S. No.: Trade | Applicable Minimum Stipend per Apprentice 1: Steward | ₹9,600/- 2: Desk Top Publishing Operator | ₹9,600/- 3: Secretariat Assistant – English/Hindi | ₹9,600/- 4: Photographer | ₹10,560/- 5: COPA | ₹9,600/- 6: IT/IT ESM (Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance) | ₹10,560/- 7: Multimedia & Web Page Designer | ₹9,600/-
Selection Process
The DIPR Apprentice selection process consists of the following steps, as per the notification: • A duly constituted Board, approved by the Competent Authority, will scrutinise applications and shortlist candidates based on the prescribed eligibility and selection criteria and the number of vacancies available. • Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the respective qualifying examination/trade, followed by an interaction/interview, as applicable, depending on the number of candidates applying for the advertised vacancies. • The final merit list will be prepared category-wise (General/OBC/SC/ST), as applicable under the rules. • Offer letters to selected candidates will be issued through email only.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through either of the following two methods, as per the official notification:
Required Documents
• Educational qualification certificates • ITI certificate • Caste certificate, wherever applicable • NATS/NAPS enrolment proof • Other relevant supporting documents, as listed in the application form
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 24 Posts?
Application Start Date: Not specified in the notification; Last Date to Apply: Within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the DRDO portal (exact closing date not specified in the notification); Advertisement Date: 22 September 2026 (exact date not specified in the notification)
What is the selection process?
The DIPR Apprentice selection process consists of the following steps, as per the notification: • A duly constituted Board, approved by the Competent Authority, will scrutinise applications and shortlist candidates based on the prescribed eligibility and selection criteria and the number of vacancies available. • Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the respective qualifying examination/trade, followed by an interaction/interview, as applicable, depending on the number of candidates applying for the advertised vacancies. • The final merit list will be prepared category-wise (General/OBC/SC/ST), as applicable under the rules. • Offer letters to selected candidates will be issued through email only.