DRDO Apprenticeship Recruitment 2024: Registration For 200 Vacancies Underway At drdo.gov.in

The Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a leading laboratory of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced online applications for apprentice positions (graduate, diploma and ITI). Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through the official DRDO website at drdo.gov.in. The application process opened on September 24 and will close on October 10.

This recruitment is for a duration of one year. Additionally, candidates must register as ITI trade apprentices on apprenticeshipindia.org and BE/BTech/Diploma candidates on the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in, as registration is mandatory.

DRDO Recruitment 2024: Vacancy Details

Under this recruitment drive, the organisation is aiming to fill a total of 200 apprentices in the department. The breakdown of vacancies is mentioned below:

Graduate Apprentice: 40

Technician Apprentice (Diploma): 40

Trade Apprentice: 120

DRDO Recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Age limit: Candidates should not be less than 18 years of age as of August 1. In addition to that, the regular candidates who have completed the qualifying examinations (graduate, diploma, and ITI trade apprentices) in 2022, 2023, and 2024 possessing a percentage greater than 60 per cent are only eligible to apply.

Educational Qualification:

Graduate Apprentice: Must have done BE/BTech in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical] from a recognised university/institute approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.

Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Candidates are required to have a diploma in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical].

Trade Apprentice: ITI passout (NCVT/SCVT Affiliation) in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronics-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) is required to apply for this post.

DRDO Recruitment 2024: Here’s How To Apply

Step 1: Log in to the official website, apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

Step 2: Search for and click on the DRDO apprenticeship apply button.

Step 3: Key in the required details to obtain the registration number.

Step 4: Log in using the registration number and password in the designated space.

Step 5: Proceed to fill out the application form with the required academic and personal details.

Step 6: Upon submission, save the unique number generated.

Step 7: Save a copy of the form and print the application form for future use.

DRDO Recruitment 2024: Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on academic merit/interview as required, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents. Those who are shortlisted will be informed through the email mentioned in the application. Furthermore, candidates need to carry original and self-attested copies of documents during the document verification/joining round.