DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 54 Vacancies, Eligibility, Stipend & Apply

DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has invited applications for 54 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice training seats. Eligible candidates can apply by sending the prescribed application form and supporting documents through Speed Post or Registered Post.

The apprenticeship will last for 12 months. Graduate Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300, while Technician (Diploma) Apprentices will receive Rs. 10,900. Applications must reach ITR, Chandipur, on or before 2 November 2026.

DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Details
Organisation	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Laboratory	Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur
Advertisement No.	ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026
Training Categories	Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
Total Seats	54 (indicative)
Training Duration	12 months
Application Mode	Offline – Speed Post / Registered Post only
Last Date	2 November 2026
Official Website	drdo.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Published	9 October 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications	2 November 2026
Written Test / Interview	To be communicated to shortlisted candidates

Important: The deadline refers to the receipt of the application at ITR, not simply the date of posting. Candidates should allow sufficient time for postal delivery.

DRDO ITR Apprentice Vacancy Details

The notification lists 32 Graduate Apprentice seats and 22 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice seats across different disciplines.

Graduate Apprentice – 32 Seats

Qualification / Discipline Group	Seats
B.E./B.Tech – Computer Science / IT and related notified disciplines	8
B.E./B.Tech – Electronics / Instrumentation and related notified disciplines	8
B.E./B.Tech – Electrical Engineering	2
B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering	1
B.E./B.Tech – Aerospace Engineering	1
B.Lib.Sc – Library Science	2
B.E./B.Tech – Safety Engineering	2
BBA – Administration / HR	4
B.Com – Financial Accounting / Cost Accounting	4
Total	32

Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – 22 Seats

Diploma Discipline Group	Seats
Computer Science / IT and related notified disciplines	8
Electronics / Instrumentation and related notified disciplines	8
Electrical Engineering	2
Cinematography	2
Medical Laboratory Technology	2
Total	22

Note: The Computer Science and Electronics groups include several related qualifications listed separately in the official PDF. Candidates must verify their exact degree or diploma discipline in the notification. The seat numbers are indicative and may change.

Monthly Stipend

Apprentice Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	Rs. 12,300
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	Rs. 10,900

These amounts are apprenticeship stipends, not salaries for permanent government posts. ITR does not guarantee employment after completion of the training period.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy all the following conditions:

• Educational qualification: Candidates must hold the relevant B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc qualification specified for their discipline.
• Passing year: Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. Those who passed before 2022 are not eligible.
• Regular education: Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular students are eligible.
• Higher qualification: The notification states that candidates possessing higher qualifications are not eligible.
• Previous experience: Candidates who have completed one year or more of training or employment after obtaining the qualifying qualification are not eligible.
• NATS registration: Applicants must be registered on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal. Unregistered applicants are likely to be rejected.

Age limit: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The notification does not specify one fixed maximum age. Applicable maximum-age and relaxation provisions are governed by the rules and guidelines mentioned in the notification.

Visit the Official NATS Registration Portal

How to Apply for DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The application process is offline. Candidates should follow these steps carefully:

1. Read the official notification and confirm that your qualification and passing year are eligible.
2. Register on the NATS portal if not already registered.
3. Download the prescribed Annexure-A application form from the DRDO recruitment website.
4. Type the required details in the application form. Handwritten applications, except for the signature, will not be accepted.
5. Enter qualifying examination marks as a percentage. If the result is in CGPA, convert it according to the concerned university's rules.
6. Sign the completed form and attach self-attested photocopies of the necessary documents.
7. Place the application and supporting documents in a sealed envelope.
8. Write the apprenticeship category and discipline on the envelope as instructed below.
9. Send the envelope by Speed Post or Registered Post so that it reaches ITR by 2 November 2026.

Postal Address

The Director,
Integrated Test Range (ITR),
Chandipur, Balasore,
Odisha – 756025.

Envelope superscription:

Application for Apprenticeship Training: Category .......... & Subject/Discipline ..........

Only Speed Post and Registered Post are specified in the official notification. Completing NATS registration alone does not replace the postal application.

Documents Required

Applicants should enclose self-attested copies of the documents applicable to their qualifications and category:

• Class 10 certificate and marksheet
• Class 12 certificate and marksheet
• Relevant diploma or degree certificate and marksheets
• Caste certificate, where applicable
• Identity proof

The prescribed application form also requests the NATS enrollment number and a recent passport-size photograph. Candidates should fill all applicable fields and retain a copy of their application for reference.

Selection Process

ITR will shortlist applications according to its selection requirements. Shortlisted candidates may be assessed through a written test, personal interview or both.

Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions does not automatically guarantee shortlisting. Information about call letters, written tests and interviews will be communicated through the official website or email. No printed call letters will be sent by post.

Selected candidates must undergo document verification and submit a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining. The notification also states that travel allowance, accommodation and transport will not be provided by ITR.

Official Notification and Application Form

Resource	Official Link
Recruitment Notification PDF	Download PDF
Application Form (Annexure-A)	Open Official Recruitment Page
NATS Enrollment	Register on NATS
DRDO Vacancies	View Official Vacancies

The application form is also included as Annexure-A on pages 6 and 7 of the notification PDF. An editable application form is listed separately on the official recruitment page.

ITR Chandipur Contact Details

Telephone: 06782-272144 (office hours)
Email: hrd.itr@gov.in
Website: www.drdo.gov.in

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Final Reminder

Eligible candidates should complete NATS enrollment, prepare the typed application and send the required documents well before the deadline. The application must reach Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, by 2 November 2026.

The apprenticeship provides 12 months of training and a monthly stipend. It should not be confused with a permanent DRDO job appointment.

Source: DRDO Integrated Test Range, Chandipur – Advertisement No. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026, published on 9 October 2026.

Disclaimer: This article is an independent informational summary prepared by PediaWikiBlog from the official DRDO recruitment notification. PediaWikiBlog is not affiliated with DRDO. Candidates should read the original advertisement and check the official website for any updates before applying.