DRDO recruitment 2020 is currently underway at the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s centre Research Centre Imarat. There are 90 apprentice vacancies for which eligible candidates will be engaged for a period of one year. Those selected for the vacancies would be eligible to receive a monthly stipend of Rs 7,700 to 8,050 according to the apprenticeship rules.
Who can Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2020?
The official notification says that for the 90 vacancies, candidates who have passed the qualifying examination in the following ITI trades in the year 2018, 2019 and 2020 can apply:
Name of post | Number of vacancies |
ITI in Fitter | 25 |
ITI in Electronic Mechanic | 20 |
ITI in Electrician | 15 |
ITI in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 10 |
ITI in Turner | 10 |
ITI in Machinist | 5 |
ITI in Welder | 5 |
Candidates who have already undergone or who are currently undergoing Apprenticeship under Apprenticeship Act 1961 in any other institutions or in DRDO are not eligible to apply for the apprentice vacancies. Those who are selected will have to execute a Contract of Apprenticeship, and will not be allowed to withdraw from training except for reasons which are beyond their control, says the notification.
How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2020?
Interested and eligible candidates would be required to register apply online before the first week of October 2020 on the web portal of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) apprenticeshipindia.org. Applicants will be selected for the vacancies on the basis of academic merit, written test or interview. Those who wish to know more about the apprenticeship are advised to go through the official notification in detail.