- One-year apprenticeship training program under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprentices Rules 1992.
- Open to meritorious Indian nationals for various graduate and undergraduate disciplines.
- Stipend ranging from Rs. 15,000 per month for selected candidates.
- No employment guarantee post-training; purely skill development program.
- Conducted at HEMRL, Pune, a premier R&D establishment under DRDO.
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🎓 Graduate
🎓 B.A.
🎓 B.Sc.
🎓 B.Com.
🎓 BBA
🎓 B.Tech
🎓 B.E.
🎓 B.Lib.I.Sc.
Apprenticeship Training Program 2026-27
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Total Vacancies
50
Job Location
Pune, Maharashtra
Apply Deadline
28 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India (HEMRL-DRDO) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), B.A. (ba), B.Sc. (bsc), B.Com. (bcom), BBA (bba), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), B.Lib.I.Sc. (blibisc) |
| Number of Vacancies | 50 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹15,000 - ₹15,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Minimum 18 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | None; fresh graduates eligible. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any category. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in the last five years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026).
- Candidates who have appeared but not yet received results are ineligible.
- Higher qualifications than the required minimum are not eligible.
- Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination as regular students (not distance/private mode).
- Minimum age: 18 years as of the application submission date.
- Maximum age and relaxation as per Apprentices Act 1961, Apprentices Rules 1992, and NATS 2.0 guidelines.
- Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training or have more than one year of job experience post-qualification are ineligible.
- PwBD candidates are eligible only for designated trades as per Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
- Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in the last five years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026).
- Candidates who have appeared but not yet received results are ineligible.
- Higher qualifications than the required minimum are not eligible.
- Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination as regular students (not distance/private mode).
- Minimum age: 18 years as of the application submission date.
- Maximum age and relaxation as per Apprentices Act 1961, Apprentices Rules 1992, and NATS 2.0 guidelines.
- Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training or have more than one year of job experience post-qualification are ineligible.
- PwBD candidates are eligible only for designated trades as per Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based on academic merit, written test, interview, walk-in interview, or a combination thereof.
- Shortlisting criteria determined by HEMRL; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
- Final selection subject to satisfactory document verification.
- HEMRL reserves the right to modify selection criteria, increase/decrease vacancies, or withdraw the advertisement without prior notice.
- Reserved category seats allocated as per Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprentices Rules 1992.
- Canvassing or influencing selection will lead to disqualification.
- Shortlisting criteria determined by HEMRL; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
- Final selection subject to satisfactory document verification.
- HEMRL reserves the right to modify selection criteria, increase/decrease vacancies, or withdraw the advertisement without prior notice.
- Reserved category seats allocated as per Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprentices Rules 1992.
- Canvassing or influencing selection will lead to disqualification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD (as per Apprenticeship Rules 1992).
📂 Required Documents
- Ink-signed printout of the application form.
- Signed copy of NATS 2.0 profile.
- Mark sheets and certificates from 10th to the highest educational qualification (12th/B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./B.A./B.Com./BBA/LibSc) as per the post requirement.
- Aadhaar card/photo ID proof and address proof.
- Two recent passport-sized color photographs (6x7 cm).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-Non Creamy Layer), PwBD certificate, and EWS certificate (if applicable), issued by competent authority.
- Police verification certificate from last residence and permanent address.
- Physical fitness certificate in prescribed format from a government hospital.
- Undertaking for adherence to Indian Official Secrets Act 1923 and IT rules applicable to Ministry of Defence.
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account details for DBT stipend (passbook front page/cancelled cheque).
- Three recent passport-sized color photographs for joining.
- Signed copy of NATS 2.0 profile.
- Mark sheets and certificates from 10th to the highest educational qualification (12th/B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./B.A./B.Com./BBA/LibSc) as per the post requirement.
- Aadhaar card/photo ID proof and address proof.
- Two recent passport-sized color photographs (6x7 cm).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-Non Creamy Layer), PwBD certificate, and EWS certificate (if applicable), issued by competent authority.
- Police verification certificate from last residence and permanent address.
- Physical fitness certificate in prescribed format from a government hospital.
- Undertaking for adherence to Indian Official Secrets Act 1923 and IT rules applicable to Ministry of Defence.
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account details for DBT stipend (passbook front page/cancelled cheque).
- Three recent passport-sized color photographs for joining.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any category.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the eligibility criteria for applying to the apprenticeship program at HEMRL?
Applicants must be Indian nationals, have passed the qualifying examination in the last five years (2022-2026), and meet the educational qualifications specified for each category. They must not have prior apprenticeship training or more than one year of job experience after attaining the required qualification.
Q.
How can I apply for the apprenticeship program?
Degree holders must register on the NATS 2.0 portal and then submit an offline application by filling out the form available on the DRDO website. Only offline applications will be accepted.
Q.
What is the stipend amount for the apprenticeship training?
The stipend for the apprenticeship training is Rs. 15,000 per month.
Q.
What documents are required for document verification?
Required documents include an ink-signed application printout, NATS 2.0 profile signed copy, mark sheets and certificates from 10th to the minimum educational qualification, Aadhaar card/photo ID proof, address proof, recent passport-sized photographs, and caste/PwBD/EWS certificates (if applicable).
Q.
Is employment guaranteed after completing the apprenticeship training?
No, HEMRL or DRDO does not offer any employment (permanent, temporary, or contractual) to apprentices after the completion of their training. Apprentices cannot claim employment based on this training.