DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Advt. No.
RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027
Total Vacancies
195
Job Type
Apprenticeship
Location
Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad
Post-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Category-wise Breakup | Vacancies | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | — | 50 | Apply Online |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | — | 30 | Apply Online |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | — | 115 | Apply Online |
Eligibility
Eligible Gender
male & female
Qualification
ITI, Diploma, Graduate, Engineering
Age Limit
As per official notification
Indian nationals aged at least 18 years as of 1 September 2026. Candidates must have passed the relevant qualifying examination during 2022–2026 with at least 70% marks or CGPA 7.5. Candidates with higher qualifications than prescribed, more than one year of work experience, or previous/current apprenticeship training are ineligible.
Important Dates & Fee
Application Start
—
Last Date
01 November 2026
Exam Date
—
Application Fee
As per notification
Salary / Pay Scale
As per official notification
Selection Process
Academic merit and/or interview, followed by document verification. No written examination is specified.
How to Apply
1. Graduate and Diploma candidates must register on NATS 2.0.
2. ITI candidates must register on Apprenticeship India.
3. Search for Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO, and select the appropriate trade or discipline.
4. Submit the online application and retain the registration details.