DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 195 Apprentice Vacancies – Apply Online @ nats.education.gov.in / apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale (Stipend)

• *Vacancies may vary. The engagement period is one year and is not a permanent government appointment.

Age Limit

• Candidates must be not less than 18 years of age as on 01 September 2026.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Diploma in ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Safety Engineering.
• Trade Apprentice (ITI): ITI in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic (Diesel), Electronic Mechanic, Electrician, COPA (Computer Operator Programming Assistant), Draughtsman (Mechanical), or Grinder.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Academic Merit / Interview: Selection shall be based on academic merit of qualifying examination results, with interview as required, subject to satisfactory verification of documents.
• Document Verification: Verification shall be conducted for shortlisted candidates prior to creation of contract. Any deviation or non-conformity with the desired qualification will result in rejection of candidature.
• Shortlisting Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email at the address mentioned in the online application.
• Contract Execution: Selected candidates must execute a contract of apprenticeship in the respective portals before commencement of training.
• Police Verification: A valid Police Verification Certificate from the place of last residence (for at least the past one year) or permanent address must be produced at the time of joining.
• Note: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for any stage of the selection process. RCI reserves the right to terminate apprenticeship if circumstances so warrant, without assigning any reason. The legal jurisdiction for any dispute shall be the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad.

Required Documents for Document Verification & Joining

• Duly Filled Application Form (as per portal submission)
• NATS / NAPS Portal Profile Printout
• Matriculation (10th Class) Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Consolidated / Final Mark Sheet of Qualifying Examination
• Original / Provisional Certificate of Qualifying Examination
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid PWD Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Any Government-Issued Photo ID (PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License)
• Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
• Copy of Aadhaar-Seeded Bank Passbook / Statement
• Medical Fitness Certificate by Government Civil Assistant Surgeon
• Two Recent Passport-Size Photographs
• Valid Police Verification Certificate (as specified)

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying; detailed advertisement is available on https://drdo.gov.in.
• Registration on the respective portals (NATS for Graduate/Diploma, ApprenticeshipIndia for ITI) is mandatory.
• All qualifications must be from Indian institutions recognised by the appropriate statutory authority.
• Suppression of facts at any stage will lead to disqualification.
• Apprenticeship engagement is under the Apprentices Act 1961 and there is no obligation for employment on completion of training.
• Candidates selected for training shall not withdraw except for reasons beyond their control.
• Any canvassing or personal follow-up during the selection process will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.
• RCI reserves the right to amend, re-fix, cancel, or suspend the selection process at any time.

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Is there any application fee for DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment?

• No. There is no application fee for any category of candidate. The application is entirely free of cost.

What is the selection process for DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment?

• Selection is based on Academic Merit / Interview, subject to satisfactory document verification. Shortlisted candidates are notified via email. No TA/DA is paid for any stage of the selection process.

What is the qualification cutoff for DRDO RCI Apprentice?

• Candidates must have secured 70% or CGPA 7.5 and above in the qualifying examination (B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, or ITI) passed between 2022 and 2026 from institutions recognised by the appropriate statutory authority.