DRDO DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 24 Posts

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• Updated September 23, 2026 03:31 PM
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• Applications closed on 13 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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• Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), under DRDO, Ministry of Defence Apprentice Notification 2026 has been released in September 2026 on the official DRDO website. A total of 24 vacancies have been announced through the DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
• Candidates who have passed ITI in the relevant trade with SCVT/NCVET certification and are registered on the Apprenticeship Portal are eligible to apply for these Apprentice vacancies. The application can be submitted through the Apprenticeship Portal, with an alternative option to submit the prescribed application form through email. The last date to apply is within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the DRDO portal.
• Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

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DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Here is a quick summary of the DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification before you go through the detailed sections below.

DIPR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 - Trade-Wise Details

• The DIPR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 is distributed across seven trades. The table below gives the training duration, apprenticeship duration for ITI NCVET/SCVT pass-outs (after rebate), number of vacancies, and applicable minimum stipend for each trade, exactly as stated in the notification.
• The notification states that the number of vacancies may vary depending upon requirement, and DIPR reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship vacancies.

DIPR Apprentice Important Dates

DIPR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must meet the following conditions to be considered for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
• The candidate must have passed ITI in the trade relevant to the post applied for, including certification under SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training) or NCVET (National Council for Vocational Education and Training).
• The candidate must be registered on the Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Registration on this portal is mandatory; applications of candidates who are not registered will not be considered.
• The candidate must satisfy the minimum and maximum age limits prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and applicable guidelines, as amended from time to time. (The specific age limit in years is not mentioned in the notification.)
• The candidate must possess the requisite educational and physical qualifications, if any, prescribed for the respective trade under NAPS 2.0 apprenticeship norms. (Trade-wise educational qualification details are not specified in the notification beyond the ITI/SCVT/NCVET requirement.)

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DIPR Apprentice Salary/Stipend

• Selected apprentices will be paid the applicable minimum stipend prescribed for their trade, on a monthly basis through the prescribed banking mode. The stipend ranges from ₹9,600/- to ₹10,560/- per month depending on the trade, as detailed in the trade-wise vacancy table above. Selected candidates must furnish valid bank account details linked with Aadhaar, wherever required, at the time of joining.

DIPR Apprentice Selection Process

• The DIPR Apprentice selection process consists of the following steps, as per the notification:
• A duly constituted Board, approved by the Competent Authority, will scrutinise applications and shortlist candidates based on the prescribed eligibility and selection criteria and the number of vacancies available.
• Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the respective qualifying examination/trade, followed by an interaction/interview, as applicable, depending on the number of candidates applying for the advertised vacancies.
• The final merit list will be prepared category-wise (General/OBC/SC/ST), as applicable under the rules.
• Offer letters to selected candidates will be issued through email only.

How to Apply for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Candidates can apply for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through either of the following two methods, as per the official notification:

Documents Required

• Educational qualification certificates
• ITI certificate
• Caste certificate, wherever applicable
• NATS/NAPS enrolment proof
• Other relevant supporting documents, as listed in the application form

DRDO DIPR Apprentice Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here
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• Sarkari Result: Click Here
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• Candidates holding ITI qualifications can also explore more ITI Government Jobs and Apprentice Jobs available across India. Applicants interested in technical and vocational training opportunities can also check the latest DRDO Recruitment, Defence Government Jobs, and Apprenticeship Jobs matching their trade and qualifications.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

• A total of 24 vacancies are available across seven trades: Steward, Desk Top Publishing Operator, Secretariat Assistant, Photographer, COPA, IT/IT ESM, and Multimedia & Web Page Designer. The notification states that the number of vacancies may vary depending on requirement.

Q4. What is the qualification required for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade, including certification under SCVT or NCVET.

Q5. What is the age limit for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates must meet the minimum and maximum age limits prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. The exact age limit in years is not specified in the notification.

Q6. What is the application fee for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

• The application fee is not specified in the notification.

Q8. What is the selection process for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

• Selection is based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination/trade, followed by an interaction/interview as applicable, with a category-wise merit list.