DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 — Apply Online for 195 Apprentice Posts (RCI, Hyderabad)
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) — Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad has invited online applications for engagement of Apprentices (Graduate / Technician (Diploma) / Trade-ITI) for the Apprenticeship year 2025-26. The engagement is for a period of one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended). This recruitment covers technical & trade disciplines that support DRDO’s missile-complex R&D activities.
The notification (advertisement no. RCIHRDI/Apprenticeship/Adv/2025-26) lists a total of 195 vacancies — distributed as Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and Trade (ITI) Apprentice seats. Eligible candidates must register on the relevant apprenticeship portals (NATS for Graduate/Diploma and apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for ITI trades), meet the educational & age requirements, and apply within the stipulated window. Key application instructions, vacancy breakup, stipend rules and selection procedure are summarised below directly from the official notification.
DRDO (RCI) Apprentice Recruitment 2025 — Quick Overview | |
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| Organisation | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) — Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad |
| Notification / Advt. No. | RCIHRDI/Apprenticeship/Adv/2025-26 (as published in Employment News: 27 Sep – 3 Oct 2025). |
| Post (singular) | Apprentice |
| Categories | Graduate Apprentice / Technician Apprentice (Diploma) / Trade Apprentice (ITI) |
| Total Vacancies | 195 (40 Graduate + 20 Technician/Diploma + 135 Trade/ITI). |
| Apprenticeship Duration | One year (12 months) under Apprentices Act, 1961. |
| Application Mode | Online via NATS portal for Graduate/Diploma (Enrolment ID: STLRACO00010) and via apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (Establishment ID: E05203600040) for ITI trades. |
Important Dates | |
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| Employment News Publication | Issue dated 27 Sep – 03 Oct 2025 (Advertisement published). |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 days from date of publication in Employment News — i.e. 27 October 2025 (30 days from 27 Sep 2025). Check notification for exact cut-off. |
| Date of reckoning (eligibility) | 01 September 2025 for age & qualification computation. |
| Minimum age | 18 years as on 01 September 2025. |
Vacancy Details (Post-wise) — As per Notification | |||
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| Apprentice Category | Essential Qualifications / Trades | No. of Vacancies | Stipend / Notes |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E / B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical (or equivalent). Candidates who passed in 2021/2022/2023/2024/2025 and possessing required percentage (see note) are eligible. | 40 | Stipend as per Government norms (see Stipend & DBT note). Aadhaar-seeded bank account mandatory for DBT. |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | Diploma in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical (or equivalent). | 20 | Stipend as per Government norms (DBT for Board of Apprenticeship Training where applicable). |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | NCVT / SCVT ITI trades: Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic-Mechanic, Electronics, Electrician, Library Assistant, COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant), etc. | 135 | Stipend per Govt. norms for ITI Trade Apprentices. Apply via apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (search establishment: “RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT”, ID: E05203600040). |
| Total Vacancies: 195. These numbers & eligibility rules are taken from the official DRDO (RCI) advertisement. Always verify final counts and reservation details from the notification PDF before applying. | |||
Eligibility, Pass Years & Minimum Marks | |
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| Pass Years (qualifying) | Only regular candidates who completed the qualifying examination in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 are eligible to apply (i.e., recent pass-outs). |
| Minimum % / Merit | Notification states eligibility criteria and merit details — refer to advertisement. (Some Employment News excerpts highlight requirement of high percentage — check the full PDF for specific cut-offs). |
| Age | Candidate must be at least 18 years old as on 01 Sep 2025. (Other age relaxation rules, if any, will be in the detailed advertisement.) |
Stipend & DBT (Important) | |
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| Stipend | Stipend will be paid as per Government norms (refer Gazette dated 25 Sep 2019 for rates applicable). Exact monthly rates vary by category (Graduate / Diploma / ITI). |
| DBT / BOAT | It is mandatory to have an Aadhaar-seeded Bank account to receive the Board of Apprenticeship & Training (BOAT) / GOI DBT share of stipend (for Graduate & Technician Apprentices where applicable). |
How to Apply — Step by Step |
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Selection Process |
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Documents Required (At DV / When Called) |
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Important Links | |
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| DRDO RCI Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification (PDF) |
| NATS Portal (Graduate / Diploma applicants) | Register on NATS |
| Apprenticeship India (ITI / Trade applicants) | Apprenticeship India Portal |
| DRDO Main Website | drdo.gov.in |
FAQs — DRDO (RCI) Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are notified under DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The notification lists a total of 195 apprentice seats: 40 Graduate, 20 Technician (Diploma) and 135 Trade (ITI) posts.
Q2. Where do I apply for Graduate / Diploma Apprentice vacancies?
Ans: Graduate and Diploma applicants must register & apply via the NATS portal — select Research Centre Imarat (Enrolment ID: STLRACO00010).
Q3. Where do I apply for ITI / Trade Apprentice vacancies?
Ans: ITI / Trade applicants must apply on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in → Apprenticeship Opportunities → search establishment “RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT” (Establishment ID: E05203600040).
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date is 30 days from Employment News publication (Employment News issue dated 27 Sep – 03 Oct 2025). Based on that publication date the last date is approximately 27 October 2025. Confirm exact cut-off on the PDF / DRDO website.
Q5. How much stipend will apprentices receive?
Ans: Stipend is paid as per Government norms (refer Gazette dated 25 Sep 2019). Also note: Aadhaar-seeded bank account is mandatory to receive the DBT portion of stipend from BOAT/Government (Graduate & Technician apprentices).
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