DRDO RCI Apprentice 2026: Applications for apprenticeship at DRDO have begun; check details here..

Applications are being invited for apprenticeships at the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), from candidates who have completed Graduate, Technician, and Trade courses. Candidates wishing to undergo apprenticeship training at DRDO can apply by visiting the official website.

A total of 195 eligible candidates will be recruited through this process. The vacancies are distributed as follows: 50 posts for Graduate candidates, 30 posts for Technician candidates, and 115 posts for Trade-qualified candidates.

**Who can apply?**
Candidate age will be calculated as of September 1, 2026.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Only candidates who have secured 70% marks (or a CGPA of 7.5 or higher) in their Graduation, Diploma, or ITI courses are eligible to apply for the apprenticeship.
To apply for the Graduate Apprenticeship, candidates must have completed a B.E. or B.Tech degree from a recognized institution.

Candidates must hold a Diploma to apply for the Technician Apprenticeship and an ITI qualification to apply for the Trade Apprenticeship.

**Selection Process**
Candidates will be selected based on marks obtained in their qualifying examinations, an interview, and document verification. Candidates shortlisted for the interview will be notified via email. For document verification, candidates must possess necessary documents such as their Class 10 certificate, qualifying examination certificate, caste certificate, disability certificate, PAN card, Aadhaar card, and identity proof.

**Where to register?**
Graduate, Technician, and Trade candidates can apply by visiting the websites listed below:

Graduate and Diploma-qualified candidates can apply by visiting **nats.education.gov.in**. Candidates who have passed ITI can apply for trade apprenticeship at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

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