Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment 2025

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Thu May 08 2025

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DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Detailed Notification

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru, invites online applications for the engagement of Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices for the year 2025. This opportunity is for eligible diploma and degree holders in engineering disciplines. Detailed information about the recruitment is provided below.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Organization Name (Hindi): रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास संगठन (DRDO)
Department: Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)
Location: CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Postal Code: 560093

Post Details

Designation (English)	Designation (Hindi)	Monthly Stipend	Employment Type
Graduate Apprentice	स्नातक अपरेंटिस	₹9,000	Apprenticeship (Training)
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	तकनीशियन (डिप्लोमा) अपरेंटिस	₹8,000	Apprenticeship (Training)

Important Dates

Advertisement Date: 8th April 2025
Last Date to Apply: 8th May 2025

Application Process

Candidates must apply online through the official portal: https://rac.gov.in
Documents required include educational certificates, photo, signature, and a valid ID proof (such as Aadhaar).
Applicants must also register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
Ensure that scanned documents are legible and uploaded in the prescribed format.

Eligibility Criteria

Post	Educational Qualification	Relevant Disciplines
Graduate Apprentice	B.E. / B.Tech in relevant field	Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Civil, etc.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	Diploma in relevant field	Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Civil, etc.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 27 years
Age Relaxation:

SC/ST candidates: 5 years
OBC candidates: 3 years
PWD candidates: 10 years

Reservation Details

Reservations for SC, ST, OBC, and PWD categories will be applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
Candidates claiming reservation must submit valid certificates at the time of document verification.

Application Fees

General/OBC Candidates: ₹30
SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates: No Fee
Mode of Payment: Online through the official application portal

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
Final selection will be subject to verification of documents and medical fitness.
No written test or interview will be conducted.

Training Details

Training Duration: 12 months (1 year)
Nature of Training: Full-time, on-site practical apprenticeship
Accommodation: Not provided by DRDO-GTRE. Candidates must arrange their own accommodation.
Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit as per DRDO standards. Fitness certificate will be required.
Bond Agreement: Selected candidates may be required to sign a bond for the duration of training.

Official Links

DRDO Official Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in
Application Portal: https://rac.gov.in
Notification PDF: Download Notification

Contact and Helpline Information

Email: hrd@gtre.drdo.in
Phone Numbers: +91-80-2502 2040 / +91-80-2502 2041
Fax: +91-80-2502 2042

Additional Instructions and Disclaimers

No TA/DA will be paid for attending any selection stage or joining.
Apprenticeship does not guarantee future employment in DRDO-GTRE or any other DRDO lab.
All information must be supported by valid and original documents at the time of joining.
The number of apprentices may change based on organizational requirements.