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DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 195 Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentice Posts

Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex – Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence

Latest Jobs Active Advt. No. RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027 Posted Updated
Last date to apply 14 days left 01 November 2026
Last Date 01 November 2026
Qualification 10th Pass / ITI / 12th Pass / Diploma / Graduate / B.Ed / B.Tech / BE
Job Location Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad – 500 069, Telangana

Overview

Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex – Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence has published a recruitment notification for DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 195 Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentice Posts (Advt. No. RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027).

The last date to apply is 01 November 2026.

Organisation
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex – Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence
Advertisement No.
RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027
Employment Type
Apprentice
Job Location
Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad – 500 069, Telangana
Job Category
Defence Jobs

Important Dates

EventDateStatus
Application Last Date01 November 2026Next
EventDate–
Minimum Age Reckoning Date01 September 2026✓ Done

Vacancy Details

Apprenticeship CategoryEssential QualificationVacancies
Graduate ApprenticeB.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication (ECE), Instrumentation Engg., Electrical & Electronics (EEE), Computer Science (CSE), Mechanical, Chemical Engg., Metallurgical Engg., Safety Engg., Aeronautical Engg., Aerospace Engg., or Civil Engg.50*
Technician (Diploma) ApprenticeDiploma in ECE, Instrumentation Engg., EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical Engg., Metallurgical Engg., or Safety Engg.30*
Trade Apprentice (ITI, NCVT/SCVT affiliated)ITI pass-out in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant), Draughtsman (Mechanical), or Grinder115*
Total–195*

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  • Educational qualification as per the category applied for (see vacancy table above), from an Indian Institution recognized by the appropriate statutory authority
  • Only regular candidates who secured 70% marks or CGPA 7.5 and above in the qualifying examination (Graduate, Diploma, or ITI trade) for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply
  • Candidates with a higher qualification than that prescribed for the category are not eligible to apply
  • Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under any organisation are not eligible
  • Candidates with more than 1 year of work experience are not eligible
  • Indian nationality required

Selection Process

  1. Selection is based on Academic Merit / Interview as required, subject to satisfactory document verification – there is no written test
  2. Before commencement of training, selected candidates must execute a contract of apprenticeship on the respective portal (NATS/NAPS)

How to Apply

  1. Before applying, ensure you fulfil all eligibility criteria as mentioned in the detailed advertisement at drdo.gov.in.
  2. B.E./B.Tech/Diploma candidates: Register on the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in (mandatory).
  3. Log in to NATS 2.0 and apply by selecting Research Centre Imarat, DRDO – Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010.
  4. ITI Trade candidates: Register on the Apprenticeship India portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (mandatory).
  5. Log in, click "Apprenticeship Opportunities," search by Establishment Name "RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT" (Establishment ID: E05203600040), choose your trade, and click Apply.
  6. Submit the application within 30 days of the advertisement's publication in a newspaper.

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Qualification:

DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 195 Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentice Posts: Eligibility, dates and application steps

DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 195 Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentice Posts. Check the recruitment notification for post-wise vacancies, qualifications, age rules and selection stages. Compare the application deadline with fee-payment and correction dates. Use the official application portal and retain your submission acknowledgement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many apprentice vacancies are notified by RCI?

195 vacancies (tentative) – 50 Graduate Apprentice, 30 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice, and 115 Trade Apprentice (ITI).

What is the last date to apply?

30 days from the date this advertisement is published in a newspaper (ie 01November 2026)

What percentage of marks is required?

70% marks or CGPA 7.5 and above in the qualifying examination (Graduate, Diploma, or ITI), passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.

Where do I apply?

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma candidates apply via NATS 2.0 (nats.education.gov.in); ITI trade candidates apply via Apprenticeship India (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).

What is the minimum age?

18 years as on 1 September 2026; no upper age limit is specified.

Is there a written exam?

No. Selection is based on academic merit and/or interview, subject to document verification.

What is the stipend?

Stipend is paid as per Government norms (per the Gazette Notification dated 3 September 2025); exact figures are not stated in this notification.

Does this apprenticeship lead to a job at DRDO/RCI?

No. The engagement follows the Apprentices Act, 1961, and there is no obligation of employment on completion of training.

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