The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has opened applications for the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025, inviting fresh graduates, diploma holders, and ITI candidates to apply for apprentice training at the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad. A total of 195 vacancies are available under the Apprentices Act, 1961, offering candidates a one-year training opportunity in India’s premier defense research organisation.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate Apprentices: BE/BTech in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
Technician Apprentices: Diploma in relevant engineering fields.
ITI Trade Apprentices: ITI qualification in trades like Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, or Library Assistant.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as of September 1, 2025, with applicable age relaxations as per government rules.
Key Dates
Vacancy Break-up
This recruitment drive aims to provide hands-on industry exposure to young professionals while strengthening India’s defense research ecosystem.