The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Research Center IMARAT (RCI), Hyderabad, under the Trainee Act 1961, has announced a total of 195 vacancies for the posts of Apprentice for a period of one year. The process of filling the online form for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will start from 27 September to 28 October 2025. For detailed information about the recruitment drive, see the full article.
DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025
Short DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 has been released on 22 September 2025 in the Employment Newspaper. Detailed information including vacancy, eligibility, selection process and other details, a detailed notification will be released on 27 September 2025 with PDF. Till then, candidates may know in detail through short notice.
DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 PDF – Click to download
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Highlights
The online application for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been invited to Indian citizens interested and eligible for engagement of ITI business trainees. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for DRDO Apprentice Vacancy through the official website by following the instructions mentioned in the article.
| DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Highlights | |
| Name of organization | Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) |
| post name | Educational |
| Blank place | 195 |
| Att. No. | RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/ADVT/2025-26 |
| Application method | Online |
| Registration date | 27 September to 28 October 2025 |
| Selection process | Shortenth Document verification medical test |
| official website | |
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
With the release of Short DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025, the registration schedule for DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2025 has been released on 22 September 2025. The online form-filling process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will start from 27 September 2025, and check the active dates by 28 October 2025.
| events | Dates |
| Short notification release date | 22 September 2025 |
| DRDO Apprentice notification release date | 27 September 2025 |
| Start online | 27 September 2025 |
| Last date to apply online | 28 October 2025 |
DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Under the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment Drive, a total of 195 vacancies will be filled for graduation, diploma and ITI Trade Apprentice Post.
| post name | Blank place |
| graduate trainee | 40 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 20 |
| ITI Business Apprentice | 135 |
| Total | 195 |
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will have to undergo DRDO Apprentice Recruitment Process. Notification 2025 to ensure their eligibility for PDF trainee posts.
Educational qualification
Candidates can check the post-wise educational qualification from the table below.
| post name | Educational qualification |
| graduate trainee | BE/B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
| ITI Business Apprentice | Fitter, welder, turner, machineist, mechanic-diesel, draftsman (mechanical), electronic mechanic, electrician, copa, ITI in Library Assistant |
Age limit (on 01/09/2025)
The minimum age of the candidates should be at least 18 years on 01 September 2025. Other age conditions will be according to the apprenticeship rules.
