DRDO-RCI Apprenticeship Training Engagement for 2027 Recruitment 2026

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) (DRDO-RCI)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	ITI (iti), Diploma (diploma), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.)
Number of Vacancies	195 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	Stipend as per Government norms. Refer Gazette dated 03/Sep/2025.
Age Limits	Minimum 18 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	• No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided job notification text.: The document does not specify any charges for submitting an application, registration, or processing fees for the apprenticeship program.

📄 Details & Description

- Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier laboratory under DRDO, invites online applications for the engagement of apprentices for the year 2027.
- Apprenticeships are available for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI trades for a period of one year.
- Vacancies may vary and are subject to government norms as per Gazette dated 03/Sep/2025.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Graduate Apprentice: Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Diploma in ECE, Instrumentation Engineering, EEE, CSE, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Safety Engineering.
- Trade Apprentice (ITI): ITI certification in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronic-Mechanic, Electrician, COPA (Computer Operator Programming Assistant), Draughtsman Engineering (Mechanical), or Grinder.
- Candidates must have secured 70% or CGPA 7.5 and above in the qualifying examination (Graduate, Diploma, or ITI trade) for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
- Age Limit: Candidate must not be less than 18 years of age as of 01st September 2026.
- Aadhaar Seeded Bank Account: Mandatory for Graduate and Technician Apprentices to receive 50% of stipend under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection will be made based on academic merit and interview after satisfactory verification of documents.
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories will be applicable as per Apprentices Act 1961 and amendments.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for document verification and joining.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS

📂 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form.
- NATS/NAPS profile printout (for Graduate/Diploma candidates).
- 10th class mark sheet and certificate.
- Consolidated/Final mark sheet of qualifying exam.
- Original/Provisional Certificate of qualifying exam.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- PWD Certificate (if applicable).
- Valid EWS Certificate (if applicable).
- Any Photo ID card issued by the Government of India (PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License).
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory).
- Copy of Aadhaar Seeded Bank Passbook/Statement.
- Medical fitness certificate issued by a Government Civil Assistant Surgeon.
- Two latest passport-size photographs.

💳 Application Fee Details

• No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided job notification text.: The document does not specify any charges for submitting an application, registration, or processing fees for the apprenticeship program.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Apprenticeship Training at DRDO-RCI?

There are a total of 195 vacancies available for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprenticeships at DRDO-RCI for the year 2027.

Q. What is the stipend for the apprenticeship training?

The stipend for apprentices is as per Government norms, as referenced in the Gazette dated 03/Sep/2025.

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Apprenticeship Training at DRDO-RCI?

The last date for submitting the online application is 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the newspaper.

Q. Is an Aadhaar Seeded Bank Account mandatory for all applicants?

Yes, an Aadhaar Seeded Bank Account is mandatory for Graduate and Technician Apprentices to receive 50% of the stipend under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme.

Q. Where can I apply for the Apprenticeship Training at DRDO-RCI?

Graduate and Diploma candidates must apply through the NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in, while ITI Trade candidates must apply through the Apprenticeship India portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.