DRDO RCI Apprentices Recruitment 2026 – 195 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Vacancies

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Important Dates
4. How to Apply
5. Important Links
6. Disclaimer
7. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 12 October 2026 from official notification

Overview

Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier laboratory of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO invites online applications from Indian Nationals for engagement of 195 Apprentices (Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade) for a period of one year under the Apprentices Act 1961 and amendments.

Particulars	Details
Organization	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
Post Name	Graduate, Technician (Diploma) & Trade (ITI) Apprentices
Notification Number	RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027
Total Vacancies	195
Job Location	Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad (Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad – 500 069)
Application Mode	Online (NATS/NAPS Portal)
Official Website	https://drdo.gov.in
Last Date to Apply	30 days from newspaper publication

Vacancy Details

Category	No. of Vacancies	Eligibility
Graduate Apprentice	50*	B.E./B.Tech in ECE, Instrumentation, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Safety, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)	30*	Diploma in ECE, Instrumentation, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Safety Engineering
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	115*	ITI in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Draughtsman Engg (Mech), Grinder

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Publication Date	Published in Newspaper
Last Date to Apply	30 days from newspaper publication
Selection Process	Merit-based / Interview as required
Training Duration	One year

How to Apply

Step 1: Register on Portal
– B.E./B.Tech./Diploma candidates: Register on https://nats.education.gov.in
– ITI Trade candidates: Register on https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

Step 2: Login and Apply
– Diploma/Graduate: NATS portal → Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010
– ITI Trade: NAPS portal → Click ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’ → Search ‘Research Centre Imarat’ (Establishment ID: E05203600040) → Select your trade

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtRCI01102026.pdf
Apply Online (Diploma/Graduate)	https://nats.education.gov.in
Apply Online (ITI Trade)	https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Official Website	https://drdo.gov.in

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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