DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentice 195 Posts)

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DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentice 195 Posts)

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Research Centre Imarat (RCI) under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited online applications from young and meritorious Indian nationals for the engagement of 195 Apprentices for a period of one year.

The apprenticeship positions include Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and Trade Apprentice (ITI).

Candidates must register and apply on the NATS 2.0 portal for B.E./B.Tech/Diploma candidates or the Apprenticeship India portal for ITI trades.

The last date for receipt of the online application is 01 November 2026.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification for complete details regarding trade-wise vacancies, eligibility, application process, important dates and other recruitment information before applying.

Important Dates

Last Date for Receipt of Online Application : 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in a newspaper (01 November 2026)

Application Fee

Not specified.

Age Limit

Candidate should not be less than 18 years as on 01 September 2026.
Upper age limit : Not specified

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Graduate Apprentice	50	B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication (ECE), Instrumentation Engg., Electrical & Electronics (EEE), Computer Science (CSE), Mechanical, Chemical Engg., Metallurgical Engg., Safety Engg., Aeronautical Engg., Aerospace Engg., or Civil Engg.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	30	Diploma in ECE, Instrumentation Engg., EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical Engg., Metallurgical Engg., or Safety Engg.
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	115	ITI pass-out in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant), Draughtsman (Mechanical), or Grinder

Post Name	Salary
Graduate Apprentice	As per Government norms
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	As per Government norms
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	As per Government norms

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