Posted: 09 Oct 2026
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| Organization | Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad — Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence |
|---|---|
| Post Name | DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (195 Posts) |
| Total Posts | 195 (50 Graduate Apprentice + 30 Technician/Diploma Apprentice + 115 Trade/ITI Apprentice) |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech (ECE, Instrumentation, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Safety, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Civil); Diploma in the same branches; ITI (Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Draughtsman Mech, Grinder); 70% marks or CGPA 7.5 and above, passed during 2022–2026 as a regular candidate — as per Advt No. RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advertisement/2027 |
| Age Limit | Not less than 18 years as on 01 Sept 2026 — as per the official advertisement Check your age → |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As per rules |
| Application Fee | No application fee is stated in the official advertisement — refer the notice on drdo.gov.in |
| Starting Date | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 Nov 2026 (applications close 30 days from the newspaper publication of the advertisement; vacancy page dated 01-11-2026) |
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, under DRDO, has invited applications for the engagement of 195 apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 — 50 Graduate, 30 Technician (Diploma) and 115 Trade (ITI) apprentices. Graduate and Diploma candidates apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal; ITI candidates apply through the Apprenticeship India portal.
| Application Start Date | 01 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 01 Nov 2026 |
| Fee Last Date | 01 Nov 2026 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech (ECE, Instrumentation, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Safety, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Civil); Diploma in the same branches; ITI (Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Draughtsman Mech, Grinder); 70% marks or CGPA 7.5 and above, passed during 2022–2026 as a regular candidate — as per Advt No. RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advertisement/2027 |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Not less than 18 years as on 01 Sept 2026 — as per the official advertisement |
| Application Fee | No application fee is stated in the official advertisement — refer the notice on drdo.gov.in |
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195 posts in total — 50 Graduate Apprentice, 30 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and 115 Trade (ITI) Apprentice — as per Advt No. RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advertisement/2027.
Graduate/Diploma candidates on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in, Establishment ID STLRAC000010); ITI candidates on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (Establishment ID E05203600040).
01.11.2026 — 30 days from the newspaper publication of the advertisement.
B.E./B.Tech with 70% marks or CGPA 7.5 and above, passed during 2022–2026 as a regular candidate, and not less than 18 years of age as on 01 Sept 2026.
The last date to submit the online application for DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (195 Posts) is 01 Nov 2026 (applications close 30 days from the newspaper publication of the advertisement; vacancy page dated 01-11-2026), as per the official notification issued by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad — Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence. Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad — Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence has announced a total of 195 (50 Graduate Apprentice + 30 Technician/Diploma Apprentice + 115 Trade/ITI Apprentice) vacancies for DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (195 Posts). Category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.
The age limit for DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (195 Posts) is Not less than 18 years as on 01 Sept 2026 — as per the official advertisement. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates applies as per government rules. Check the official notification for the cut-off date.
You can apply online through the official website of Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad — Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence. The Apply Online link is given above on this page. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
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