DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply via E-mail for 50 Apprentice Posts
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) — Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore has published Advt. No. PXE/HRD/AT/01/2025-26 inviting applications for engagement of 50 Apprentice under the Apprenticehip Act (one year training). The intake includes Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech) and Technician Apprentice (Diploma). Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test / interview at PXE, Chandipur.
Quick Overview | |
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| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) — Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore. |
| Advertisement No. | PXE/HRD/AT/01/2025-26 |
| Post | Apprentice (Graduate & Technician) |
| Total Vacancies | 50 (total) — Graduate: 10 | Technician (Diploma): 40. |
| Mode of Application | Online submission by e-mail only: training.pxe@gov.in. (Hand-written forms rejected). |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 October 2025 (applications received by e-mail). |
Vacancy Details (Post-wise) | ||
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| Apprentice Category | Discipline / Branch | Vacancies |
| Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech) | Electronics & Communication | 03 |
| Mechanical | 03 | |
| Computer Science | 04 | |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | Civil | 10 |
| Computer Science | 10 | |
| Electronics & Communication | 10 | |
| Mechanical | 10 | |
| Total Vacancies | 50 | |
Stipend | |
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| Graduate Apprentice | ₹ 12,300 / month (as per advertisement). |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | ₹ 10,900 / month (as per advertisement). |
Eligibility & Key Conditions | |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate Apprentice: BE / B.Tech in the specified discipline. Technician Apprentice: Diploma in the specified discipline (NCVT/State Board). |
| Passing Year | Only candidates who passed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 are eligible. |
| Experience | Candidates having training or job experience of one year or more after acquiring the essential qualification are NOT eligible. |
| Post-graduate | Candidates with post-graduate degrees should not apply (they will not be considered). |
| Mode of Study | Only full-time / regular course passed candidates are eligible (distance / part-time may be ineligible as per advt). |
| NATS Registration | Candidates must be registered on the NATS portal and provide a valid Enrollment No. Applications with invalid/absent NATS enrollment will be rejected. |
Selection Procedure |
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How to Apply (Important — Read Carefully) | |
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Terms & Conditions — Key Points |
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Documents to Attach (Scanned PDFs) |
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Important Links | |
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| Apply (Send by E-mail) | Email: training.pxe@gov.in |
| DRDO – PXE Notification (PDF) | Download Official Advt. (PDF) |
| NATS Portal (Registration) | Register on NATS |
| DRDO Official | drdo.gov.in |
FAQs — DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are advertised?
Ans: Total 50 vacancies — 10 Graduate Apprentice and 40 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date for receipt of applications (by e-mail) is 19 October 2025.
Q3. How do I apply?
Ans: Download the application form from drdo.gov.in, fill it digitally, attach required documents and e-mail the scanned PDF to training.pxe@gov.in. Hand-written forms will be rejected.
Q4. Is NATS registration mandatory?
Ans: Yes. Candidates MUST be registered on the NATS portal and submit a valid Enrollment No. Applications with invalid/absent NATS enrollment will be rejected.
Q5. Who is eligible to apply (passing year)?
Ans: Candidates who passed the essential qualification in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 only are eligible.
✅ Thanks for checking — this summary is prepared from the official PXE/DRDO advertisement.
Disclaimer: This page summarises the DRDO PXE Apprenticehip Advt. No. PXE/HRD/AT/01/2025-26. For authoritative details (eligibility, reservation, exact terms, and the application form) refer to the original PDF linked above and the DRDO / NATS portals.
