The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI) has opened applications for 195 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. 🛰️ Engineering graduates, diploma holders and ITI-qualified candidates can apply online for one year of apprenticeship training. The notification was released on 2 October 2026, and the last date is within 30 days of the advertisement’s publication in the newspaper.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has notified the DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice (Diploma) and Trade Apprentice (ITI) posts. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training as per government norms. The official notification was released on 2 October 2026, and the online application process is open now. Graduate and diploma candidates must apply through the NATS 2.0 portal, while ITI trade candidates must apply through the Apprenticeship India portal. Selection is through shortlisting on academic merit, interview, document verification, and signing of the apprenticeship contract.
Vacancy Details
| Apprentice Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech) | 50 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 30 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | 115 |
| Total | 195 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline — Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Safety, Aeronautical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering.
- Technician Apprentice: Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline, including Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical and Safety Engineering.
- Trade Apprentice: ITI in a relevant trade — Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Draughtsman (Mechanical) or Grinder.
- Academic bar: at least 70% marks or 7.5 CGPA and above in the qualifying examination.
- Year of passing: regular candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
- Age: minimum 18 years (maximum age not specified in the notification).
- Not eligible: candidates holding a higher qualification; candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training; candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship in any other organisation; candidates with more than one year of work experience.
- The qualifying qualification must be from a recognised Indian institution.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 2 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 2 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 30 days of the advertisement being published in the newspaper |
| Apprenticeship Duration | 1 year |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not specified in the notification — to be announced |
How to Apply
For B.E./B.Tech and Diploma candidates:
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in).
- Log in and search for “Research Centre Imarat, DRDO”.
- Select establishment ID STLRAC000010 and choose your engineering discipline.
- Submit the application and keep a printout of the application details for future reference.
For ITI candidates:
- Register on the Apprenticeship India portal.
- Log in, go to Apprenticeship Opportunities, and search establishment name “RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT”.
- Select establishment ID E05203600040 and choose your ITI trade.
- Click Apply, submit the form, and keep the application details safe.
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