DRDO Hyderabad apprentice Recruitment 2025: The application has opened for the engagement of apprentice. The candidate must have NATS registration to apply for these post. The vacancies are spread across Graduate apprentice,Technical Apprentice and Trade Apprentice
Engagement period is one year
Apprentice Number and Qualification
Apprenticeship Training Category | Essential Qualification | No of Vacancies | Stipend |
Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical ] | 40 | As per Govt norms. Refer Gazette dated 25/Sep/2019 |
Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | Diploma in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical ] | 20 | |
Trade Apprentice ITI pass out (NCVT / SCVT Affiliation) | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic-Mechanic, Electronics, Electrician, Library Assistant and COPA(Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) | 135 |
Important point to note:

It is mandatory to have Aadhaar Seeded Bank account to receive 50% of stipend from Board of Apprentice
Registration process in NATS
- B.E / B.Tech / Diploma candidates may apply by logging into portal https://nats.education.gov.in
by selecting Research Centre Imarat Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010.
- ITI trade candidates may apply by logging into portal https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in by clicking on ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’ and by typing in ‘Search by Establishment Name’ with ‘RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT’,(Establishment ID: E05203600040) and click Apply after choosing your respective trade.
Education Qualification
The regular candidates who have completed the qualifying examinations (Graduate, Diploma and ITI trade apprentices in 2021, 2022, 2023 2024 and 2025 possessing percentage 70% and more), are only eligible to apply
Common Query
Iam from other state can I apply for DRDO Apprentice?
Yes you can apply as the notice did not specify that only Andhra or Telangana candidates can apply
Who cannot apply for DRDO Apprentice 2025?
Anyone who has availed the apprentice earlier, or have experience. Candidates with higher qualification cannot apply
Selection Process
DRDO will select candidates on basis of Academic Merit / Interview as required, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents.
Candidate will get information through their email available in application form through correspondence.. It is advised to check the emails periodically and keep them same active till completion of selection process. Administration of Establishment will not be responsible for non-receipt of communication due to a change in mobile number/e-mail id.
Document Requirement during interview
- Signed printout of the Application.
- NATS / NAPS profile printout
- 10th Mark sheet and certificate.
- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma / ITI Final Mark sheet/ Provisional.
- Degree / provisional Degree / Diploma / ITI certificate.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- PWD Certificate (if applicable).
- Any Photo ID card issued by Govt. of India like PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License.
- Aadhaar Card (Mandatory).
- Copy of Aadhaar Seeded Bank Pass Book/Statement [Note: It is mandatory to have Aadhaar Seeded / linked Bank account].
- Medical fitness certificate issued by a Civil Assistant Surgeon.
- Two Passport size photographs.
Police Verification
The candidates who are selected will produce valid Police Verification Certificate either from their place of last residence (for at least past one year) or permanent address at the time of joining