Research Centre Imarat

DRDO RCI Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2027

  • RCI
  • Apprenticeship
  • Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Online application
Published

Application

Posted 22 October 2026

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Quick facts

Vacancies
195
Qualification
Candidates with higher qualifications than the prescribed qualification…
Age
Candidate must be at least 18 years old…
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment
Apprenticeship
Apply mode
Online application
Reference
RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027

Overview

Research Centre Imarat, DRDO invites online applications for 195 Graduate, Technician and ITI Trade Apprentice vacancies for one year.

Positions & vacancies

195 vacancies across 3 posts

Hyderabad · Apprenticeship

Age
From 18 years
Experience
Up to 1 year

Eligibility

Common Apprenticeship Eligibility

Common conditions apply to all apprenticeship categories unless specifically stated otherwise.

Education

Candidates with higher qualifications than the prescribed qualification are not eligible to apply. All qualifications must be from Indian institutions recognized by the appropriate statutory authority.

Experience

Candidates with more than one year of work experience are not eligible. The source excludes candidates having more than one year of work experience.

Age

Candidate must be at least 18 years old as on 1 September 2026.as of 1 September 2026

Nationality

Indian National.

Academic record

  • Only regular candidates who secured at least 70 percent marks or CGPA 7.5 in the qualifying examination are eligible. (minimum 70%)
  • Qualifying examination passing year must be 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. The advertisement limits eligibility to the listed qualifying examination years.

Prior fellowship

Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or are presently undergoing apprenticeship training under any organization are not eligible.

Graduate Apprentice

Eligibility

B.E. or B.Tech in ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Civil Engineering. Qualification must be from an Indian institution recognized by the appropriate statutory authority.

Technician Apprentice (Diploma)

Technician Apprentice Eligibility

Diploma in ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Safety Engineering. Qualification must be from an Indian institution recognized by the appropriate statutory authority.

Trade Apprentice ITI Pass Out

Trade Apprentice Eligibility

ITI pass out with NCVT or SCVT affiliation in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Draughtsman Engineering Mechanical or Grinder. Qualification must be from an Indian institution recognized by the appropriate statutory authority.

Salary & benefits

Graduate Apprentice

Full eligibility condition

Stipend as per Government norms, with reference to Gazette dated 03 September 2025. Aadhaar-seeded bank account is mandatory to receive 50 percent of stipend from BOAT under DBT.

Technician Apprentice (Diploma)

Full eligibility condition

Stipend as per Government norms, with reference to Gazette dated 03 September 2025. Aadhaar-seeded bank account is mandatory to receive 50 percent of stipend from BOAT under DBT.

Trade Apprentice ITI Pass Out

Stipend as per Government norms, with reference to Gazette dated 03 September 2025.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Academic Merit Screening

    Selection may be based on academic merit, subject to verification of eligibility and documents.

  2. 2

    Interview

    An interview may be conducted as required. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through the email address provided in the application.

  3. 3

    Document Verification

    Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification before creation of the apprenticeship contract. Any deviation from the required qualification results in rejection.

Important dates

Other important dates

  • Candidate must be at least 18 years old as on 1 September 2026.1 September 2026
  • Minimum age as on1 September 2026

How to apply

  1. 1

    Online application

    For Graduate and Technician Apprentice applications, register on NATS 2.0, log in, select Research Centre Imarat, DRDO and use Enrolment ID STLRAC000010.

    URL: https://nats.education.gov.in

    Open link
  2. 2

    Online application

    For ITI Trade Apprentice applications, register and log in, open Apprenticeship Opportunities, search by establishment name for RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT, DRDO using Establishment ID E05203600040, choose the relevant trade and click Apply.

    URL: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

    Open link
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Additional information

Selection summary

Selection is based on academic merit and interview as required, subject to satisfactory document verification. Shortlisted candidates are informed through their registered email. The management may amend, refix, cancel or suspend the selection process at any time.

Eligibility notes

Applicants must be Indian Nationals. Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 1 September 2026. Only regular candidates from qualifying years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 who secured at least 70 percent marks or CGPA 7.5 are eligible. Candidates with higher qualifications, more than one year of work experience, or previous or ongoing apprenticeship training are not eligible.

Application instructions

B.E., B.Tech and Diploma candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal and apply by selecting Research Centre Imarat, DRDO, Enrolment ID STLRAC000010. ITI candidates must register on the Apprenticeship India portal, search for RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT, DRDO using Establishment ID E05203600040, choose the relevant trade and apply. The last date is 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the newspaper.

Important notes

The apprenticeship period is one year. Vacancies may vary. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, PWD and EWS categories applies under the Apprentices Act and applicable rules. There is no obligation to provide employment after completion of training. No TA or DA is paid. Hostel accommodation, quarters and transport are not provided. Canvassing or personal follow-up leads to cancellation of candidature.

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