DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Apply for 195 Apprentice Posts

Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Research Centre Imarat (DRDO RCI) has invited Online applications for recruitment to the posts of Apprentice. Candidates can register for the posts on the official website at www.drdo.gov.in from September 27, 2025, to October 28, 2025.

DRDO RCI Recruitment 2025 Notification for 195 Apprentice Vacancies

Research Centre lmarat (RCI), a premier laboratory of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO invites online applications from young and meritorious Indian Nationals for the Engagement of Apprentices (Graduate, Diploma and ITI) for a period of One year as per the details given below:

Name of The Organisation	Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Research Centre Imarat (DRDO RCI)
Advertisement Number	RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26
Job Category	Central Govt Jobs
Name of the Posts	Apprentice
No. of Posts	195
Job Category	Central Govt Jobs
Job Location	Hyderabad
Application Mode	Online Process
Last Date	28-10-2025
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in

DRDO RCI Apprentice Vacancy Details

DRDO RCI Notification mentions a total of 195 Vacancies. A detailed post-wise List is given in the table below.

Post Name	Total
Graduate Apprentice	40
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)	20
Trade Apprentice	135

DRDO RCI Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

Graduate Apprentice: BEB Tech in [ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical )
Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Diploma in (ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical)
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)

Age Limit

The candidate must be at least 18 years of age as of September 1, 2025. Age Relaxations for SC/ST/BC/PWD and Other Reserved Contenders will be provided as per the rules.

Salary Details

Selected Candidates will get a Stipend as per the rules, as Per the Regulations of DRDO RCI

Application Fee

No Application Fee

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected as per their performance in the Merit list

How To Apply

For B.Tech/BE Candidates

For students who have already enrolled in the old National Web Portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in) and
having a login detail

Part A:
Step 1:
a. Go to à https://nats.education.gov.in/
b. Click student
c. Student login
d. Forgot Password
e. Enter your registered email ID to get the activation link & Reset your password.

Step 2:
a. Student login
b. Enter registered email id & new password
c. Complete the application form
d. A unique Enrollment number (12-digit) for each student will be generated.
After completion the Enrollment Part B:
a. Student Login
b. Under “Apply against advertised vacancies” Search “Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited”
c. Click apply (You have successfully applied for the vacancy)

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.