DRDO RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027: 195 Seats, Apply by 1 November 2026
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| Recruitment Board | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
|---|---|
| Post / Exam Name | DRDO RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027: 195 Seats, Apply by 1 November 2026 |
| Notification Type | Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 195 |
| Qualification | Graduate route: B.E/B.Tech in ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Safety, Aeronautical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering. Diploma route: ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical or Safety Engineering. ITI route: NCVT/SCVT-affiliated Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Draughtsman Engineering (Mechanical), or Grinder. Only regular candidates passing the applicable qualifying examination in 2022/2023/2024/2025/2026 with 70% marks OR CGPA 7.5 and above. Indian national; minimum age 18 years as on 01.09.2026. Qualifications must be from Indian institutions recognized by the appropriate statutory authority. Higher qualifications, prior/current apprenticeship and more than one year of work experience make applicants ineligible. Relevant NATS/NAPS registration, Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked bank account mandatory; prescribed document verification, Government Civil Assistant Surgeon medical fitness and police verification at joining apply. |
| Pay Scale | Stipend as Government norms cited in Gazette 3 September 2025; exact rupee amounts are not supplied by this advertisement. One-year training. |
| Job Location | Telangana |
| Application Start | 2026-10-01 |
| Last Date | 2026-11-01 |
| How to Apply | Engineering degree/diploma applicants register/apply through NATS 2.0 using RCI enrolment ST LRAC 000010; ITI applicants use Apprenticeship India establishment E 05203600040. Official vacancy detail lists 1 November 2026 as end date; the PDF defines receipt within 30 days of newspaper publication. Apply early and monitor official notices for any publication-date clarification. |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
| Apply / Application Form | Open official application link or form |
| Notification PDF | Download official PDF |
Overview
About this notification
Defence Research and Development Organisation is accepting applications for DRDO RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027 in Telangana. Research Centre Imarat advertises 50 graduate, 30 diploma and 115 ITI apprentice seats for 2027 training, subject to variation. The opportunity is apprenticeship, without any obligation to offer employment after training. Selection uses academic merit and/or interview as required, with document verification. Degree/diploma trainees require an Aadhaar -seeded bank account for stipend DBT; candidates must retain qualifying marks and original/provisional certificates. Eligibility: Regular 2022–2026 pass-outs in the specified B.E/B.Tech, diploma or ITI disciplines with 70% marks or CGPA 7.5 and above. Minimum age 18 as on 1 September 2026. Prior/current apprenticeship, higher qualifications and more than 1 year work experience make applicants ineligible under the notice. Required statutory recognition and medical verification apply. Pay or training stipend: Stipend as Government norms cited in Gazette 3 September 2025; exact rupee amounts are not supplied by this advertisement. One-year training. Application and selection: Engineering degree/diploma applicants register/apply through NATS 2.0 using RCI enrolment ST LRAC 000010; ITI applicants use Apprenticeship India establishment E 05203600040. Official vacancy detail lists 1 November 2026 as end date; the PDF defines receipt within 30 days of newspaper publication. Apply early and monitor official notices for any publication-date clarification. Applicants should read the linked official notification and retain the completed application or registration reference. Keep original qualification, age, category and experience evidence ready where required. Check the recruiting institution’s own notices for changes to the selection schedule before submitting documents or travelling.
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Eligibility
Regular 2022–2026 pass-outs in the specified B.E/B.Tech, diploma or ITI disciplines with 70% marks or CGPA 7.5 and above. Minimum age 18 as on 1 September 2026. Prior/current apprenticeship, higher qualifications and more than 1 year work experience make applicants ineligible under the notice. Required statutory recognition and medical verification apply.
