DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| POST DATE | 2026-10-09 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 54 POSTS |
| LOCATION | Balasore, Odisha |
| APPLICATION MODE | ONLINE PORTAL |
DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is offering apprenticeship training for eligible candidates. This is a 12-month training program designed to provide practical experience to graduates and diploma holders.
📌 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 54
1. Graduate Apprentice (32 Posts)
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science & related) | 8 Posts |
| B.E./B.Tech (Electronics & related) | 8 Posts |
| B.E./B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) | 2 Posts |
| B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) | 1 Post |
| B.E./B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering) | 1 Post |
| B.E./B.Tech (Safety Engineering) | 2 Posts |
| B.Lib.Sc (Library Science) | 2 Posts |
| BBA (Administration/HR) | 4 Posts |
| B.Com (Financial/Cost Accounting) | 4 Posts |
2. Technician Apprentice (22 Posts)
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma (Computer Science & related) | 8 Posts |
| Diploma (Electronics & related) | 8 Posts |
| Diploma (Electrical Engineering) | 2 Posts |
| Diploma (Cinematography) | 2 Posts |
| Diploma (Medical Laboratory Technology) | 2 Posts |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Must hold a regular degree/diploma in the specified disciplines. Distance or part-time courses are not eligible. |
| Passing Year | Candidates who passed between 2022 and 2026 are eligible. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years. |
| Experience | Candidates with one year or more of post-qualification experience are not eligible. |
| Mandatory Requirement | Registration on the NATS portal is compulsory. |
💰 Stipend & Duration
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 per month |
| Technician Apprentice | ₹10,900 per month |
| Duration | 12 Months |
📅 Important Dates
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 2 November 2026 (Must reach ITR Chandipur by this date).
📩 How to Apply (Offline Mode)
- Download the official notification and Annexure-A application form from the DRDO website.
- Ensure you are registered on the NATS portal and note your enrollment number.
- Fill the application form using a typewriter (handwritten forms are rejected, except for signatures).
- Attach self-attested copies of all educational certificates, identity proof, and a passport-size photo.
- Send the sealed envelope via Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Director, Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha - 756025.
- Mention the Category and Discipline clearly on the envelope.
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