Overview
Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence has released a recruitment notification for the post of PXE Apprentice (50 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline only – downloaded form, typed entries, sent by speed post/registered post as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence
- Qualification
- B.Tech (in the discipline applied for) for Graduate Apprentice, or a Diploma (in the discipline applied for) for Technician Apprentice – see the discipline-wise tables above.
- Vacancies
- 50
- Advertisement No
- PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27
- Last date to apply
- 12 October 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date for Receipt of Application (by post) | 12 October 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
15 Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech) 35 Technician Apprentice (Diploma) 50 Total Vacancies
Eligibility
B.Tech (in the discipline applied for) for Graduate Apprentice, or a Diploma (in the discipline applied for) for Technician Apprentice – see the discipline-wise tables above.
Age Limit
Not specified in the official notification. No minimum or maximum age limit is mentioned in the advertisement; eligibility is instead defined by year of passing (2022–2026) and NATS registration. Candidates should refer to the Apprentices Act 1961/Rules for any applicable age provisions.
Selection Process
• The Selection Board of PXE screens applications and shortlists candidates based on the percentage of marks secured in the essential qualification • Shortlisted candidates are called for a Written Test/Interview, held at PXE, Chandipur • Selected candidates are offered a joining letter through e-mail only • All correspondence, including the offer letter, is sent by e-mail only – candidates are responsible for downloading and printing it; PXE is not responsible for loss due to an invalid/wrong e-mail ID or delivery to spam/bulk folders Not specified in the official notification: the written test syllabus, pattern, marks weightage, or interview schedule.
How to Apply
• Download the application form from www.drdo.gov.in. • Fill up the form by typing only – handwritten forms will be rejected. • Enter Name, Apprentice Category, Discipline/Branch, NATS Enrollment No., Aadhaar No., Father's Name, Nationality, Date of Birth, Gender, Reservation Category, contact details, addresses, and educational qualification details (10th, 12th, Diploma, B.Tech as applicable) with marks/percentage. • Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration. • Attach mark sheets of the essential qualification and reservation certificate (if applicable) as enclosures. • Send the completed form by Speed Post/Registered Post only to: The Director, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence R&D Organisation, PO- Chandipur, Dist- Balasore, Odisha- 756025 (Kind Attn. OIC, HRDC). • Clearly mention on the envelope: "Application for Engagement of Apprentices, Apprentice Category (Degree/Diploma) and Discipline/Branch….." • Ensure the application reaches PXE on or before 12 October 2026. Important: There is no online application portal or e-mail submission route for this recruitment. Handwritten or incomplete application forms will be rejected.
Required Documents
• Mark sheets of the essential qualification (HSC/10th, 12th, Diploma, B.Tech, as applicable) • NATS Enrollment Number/proof of registration • Aadhaar card • Reservation/caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS), if applicable, issued by the competent authority • Recent passport-size photograph (affixed to the form)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 50 Graduate, Technician Apprentice Posts?
Last Date for Receipt of Application (by post): 12 October 2026
What is the age limit?
Not specified in the official notification. No minimum or maximum age limit is mentioned in the advertisement; eligibility is instead defined by year of passing (2022–2026) and NATS registration. Candidates should refer to the Apprentices Act 1961/Rules for any applicable age provisions.
What is the selection process?
• The Selection Board of PXE screens applications and shortlists candidates based on the percentage of marks secured in the essential qualification • Shortlisted candidates are called for a Written Test/Interview, held at PXE, Chandipur • Selected candidates are offered a joining letter through e-mail only • All correspondence, including the offer letter, is sent by e-mail only – candidates are responsible for downloading and printing it; PXE is not responsible for loss due to an invalid/wrong e-mail ID or delivery to spam/bulk folders Not specified in the official notification: the written test syllabus, pattern, marks weightage, or interview schedule.