DRDO Apprenticeship Training 2025 | Apply Now – ITI & Diploma Candidates Eligible
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, invites applications from eligible Diploma and ITI holders for Apprenticeship Training at its DIBT unit in Mysore.

DRDO Apprenticeship Training 2025:
Post & Vacancy Details
Diploma Apprentice Trainees
Discipline |
Vacancies |
Mechanical Engineering |
04 |
Electrical Engineering |
04 |
Total |
08 |
ITI Apprentice Trainees
Trade |
Vacancies |
Machinist |
05 |
Fitter |
03 |
Electrician |
04 |
Total |
12 |
Educational Qualification
Diploma Apprentice:
- Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university/state council/technical board.
ITI Apprentice:
- ITI certificate in relevant trade (Machinist/Fitter/Electrician) from NCVT or SCVT.
Only those who passed in 2023, 2024, or 2025 as regular candidates are eligible.
Candidates with higher qualifications or more than 1 year of work experience are not eligible.
Age Limit (As on 31.07.2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 27 years
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per government rules.
Stipend
Category |
Monthly Stipend |
Diploma Apprentices |
₹8,000 |
ITI Apprentices |
₹7,000 |
No accommodation, TA/DA, or employment guarantee is provided.
Application Procedure
- Register Online:
- Diploma holders: https://nats.education.gov.in
- ITI holders: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.org
- Submit Application:
- Download the application form from the official PDF.
- Fill it out and attach self-attested copies of relevant documents.
- Send by Speed Post and also email a scanned copy to:
📧 head.hrd.dfrl@gov.in - Online Advertisement & Application Form: Download
Postal Address:
The Centre Head
- Deadline:
- One month from the date of publication (Advt. Date: 15 July 2025)
- Hence, Last Date: 14 August 2025
Selection Procedure:
- Based purely on academic merit.
- No written exam or interview.
- Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents during document verification.
Documents Required:
- 10th & 12th mark sheets and certificates
- ITI/Diploma certificates and mark sheets
- Aadhar card and photo ID
- Caste/EWS/PwD certificates (if applicable)
- Police verification certificate
- Medical fitness certificate (from Govt. hospital only)
- Bank passbook copy (for stipend transfer)