Overview
Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India has released a recruitment notification for the post of Apprentice (ITI Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice) (41 (across all three apprenticeship categories; may vary depending on requirement) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline - application form submitted in hard copy by post (after prior online registration on nats/apprenticeship india portal) before 21 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India
- Qualification
- • Candidates who have passed their B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/ITI/B.A./B.Com degree in the year 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates who passed the qualifying examination earlier than 2022 are not eligible. • Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible to apply. • Diploma and Graduate candidates must have registered their names at https://nats.education.gov.in; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected. • ITI candidates must have registered their names at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected. Age limit is not specified in the notification.
- Vacancies
- 41 (across all three apprenticeship categories; may vary depending on requirement)
- Advertisement No
- 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02, dated 29 July 2026
- Last date to apply
- 21 August 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application by post | 21 August 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
• Candidates who have passed their B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/ITI/B.A./B.Com degree in the year 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates who passed the qualifying examination earlier than 2022 are not eligible. • Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible to apply. • Diploma and Graduate candidates must have registered their names at https://nats.education.gov.in; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected. • ITI candidates must have registered their names at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected. Age limit is not specified in the notification.
Application Fee
Not specified in the notification.
Selection Process
The notification does not specify a written test, interview or a detailed merit-list procedure. It states that verification of credentials will be carried out for selected candidates prior to creation of the apprenticeship contract, and that any deviation or non-conformity with the desired qualification will lead to summary rejection of candidature. Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate after joining. The exact basis on which candidates are shortlisted/selected (e.g. merit percentage) is not specified in the notification.
How to Apply
• Diploma and Graduate candidates: register at https://nats.education.gov.in. ITI candidates: register at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. • Duly fill the application form (format provided with the advertisement). • Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents, and affix a recent passport-size photograph. • Send the completed hard-copy application by post to: Director, SSPL, Kind Attention: HRD, SSPL, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054. • Ensure the application reaches SSPL on or before 21 August 2026. Note: This recruitment does not have an online application/apply-online step beyond the initial NATS/Apprenticeship India portal registration - the actual application form must be submitted physically by post.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 41 ITI, Diploma, Graduate Apprentice Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 21 August 2026; Advertisement Date: 29 July 2026; Last date for receipt of application by post: 21 August 2026
What is the application fee?
Not specified in the notification.
What is the selection process?
The notification does not specify a written test, interview or a detailed merit-list procedure. It states that verification of credentials will be carried out for selected candidates prior to creation of the apprenticeship contract, and that any deviation or non-conformity with the desired qualification will lead to summary rejection of candidature. Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate after joining. The exact basis on which candidates are shortlisted/selected (e.g. merit percentage) is not specified in the notification.