Name of Post: DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2027
Post Date / Update: 04 October 2026, 06:35 PM
Short Information: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence ne Advertisement Notification No. RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027 ke tahat training year 2027 ke liye ek saal ki apprenticeship training hetu 195 apprentice slots ka notification jari kiya hai — Graduate Apprentice 50, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice 30 aur Trade Apprentice (ITI) 115. Training Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad me hogi. Online aavedan 01 October 2026 se shuru hai aur antim tithi 01 November 2026 hai.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Published | 01 October 2026 |
| Application Begin | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 01 November 2026 |
| Selection (Merit / Interview) | Shortlisted candidates ko email par suchna di jayegi |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
Application Fee
| Application Fee | Koi shulk nahi (notification me shulk ka ullekh nahi hai) |
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: Koi upper age limit nirdharit nahi hai
Age Reckoning Date: 01 September 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 195* (*Vacancies may vary — notification ke anusar)
| Graduate Apprentice | 50 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 30 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | 115 |
| Total | 195 |
Eligibility
Graduate Apprentice B.E. / B.Tech in ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Safety, Aeronautical, Aerospace ya Civil Engineering.
Technician Apprentice (Diploma) Diploma in ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical ya Safety Engineering.
Trade Apprentice (ITI) NCVT / SCVT affiliated ITI se Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant), Draughtsman Engineering (Mechanical) ya Grinder trade me ITI pass.
Anya shartein
- Regular candidates jinhone qualifying examination (Graduate / Diploma / ITI) varsh 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 ya 2026 me 70% ya usse adhik marks ya 7.5 CGPA ke saath pass ki ho — keval wahi apply kar sakte hain.
- Prescribed qualification se higher qualification wale candidates eligible nahi hain.
- Pehle se apprenticeship kar chuke ya abhi kar rahe candidates eligible nahi hain.
- 1 saal se zyada work experience wale candidates eligible nahi hain.
- Saari qualifications Bharat ke recognized institutions se honi chahiye.
Selection Process
- Selection Academic Merit / Interview (as required) ke aadhar par hoga, uske baad document verification aur medical.
- Koi likhit pariksha (written exam) nahi hai — isliye negative marking ka prashn hi nahi uthta.
- SC / ST / OBC / PwD / EWS reservation Apprentices Act 1961, Apprentice Rules 1992 aur Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules 2019 & 2025 ke anusar lagu hoga.
- Shortlisted candidates ko unke application me diye gaye email ID par suchna di jayegi — email active rakhein.
- Training se pehle respective portal par apprenticeship contract execute karna hoga.
How to Apply
- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma candidates NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) par register karein — ye mandatory hai.
- NATS 2.0 par login karke Research Centre Imarat, DRDO select karein (Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010) aur apply karein.
- ITI Trade candidates Apprenticeship India portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) par register karein, ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’ par click karke Establishment Name me ‘RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT’ (Establishment ID: E05203600040) search karein aur apna trade chun kar apply karein.
- Graduate / Technician apprentices ke liye Aadhaar-seeded bank account mandatory hai (BOAT DBT ke tahat 50% stipend ke liye).
- Last date 01 November 2026 se pehle apply kar dein — registration me samay lag sakta hai.
Important Links
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Graduate / Diploma) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (ITI) | Click Here |
| DRDO Vacancies Page | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. DRDO RCI Apprentice 2027 me kul kitne slots hain?
A. Kul 195 apprentice slots hain — 50 Graduate, 30 Technician (Diploma), 115 Trade (ITI). Notification ke anusar vacancies vary ho sakti hain.
Q. Apply karne ki last date kya hai?
A. Online application ki last date 01 November 2026 hai.
Q. Age limit kya hai?
A. 01 September 2026 ko minimum 18 saal — koi upper age limit nirdharit nahi hai.
Q. Kaun apply kar sakta hai?
A. 2022–2026 me 70% marks ya 7.5 CGPA ke saath relevant B.E. / B.Tech, Diploma ya ITI pass regular candidates. Higher qualification, pehle se apprenticeship, ya 1 saal se zyada experience wale eligible nahi hain.
Q. Kya written exam hoga?
A. Nahi — selection academic merit / interview aur document verification par hoga.
Q. Kya is apprenticeship ke baad DRDO me job milegi?
A. Nahi — ye ek saal ki training hai, employment ki koi obligation nahi hai.
