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The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), operational under the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is inviting applications for Graduate and Diploma apprenticeship training for the financial year 2025-26.
GTRE offers a one-year apprenticeship under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates will receive training in technical and non-technical streams across various engineering and general disciplines. These one-year apprenticeships are open to candidates who have completed their degrees between 2021 and 2025. The program includes training in technical (engineering) and non-technical (commerce, science, management) streams and provides a monthly stipend as per government norms.
Graduate Apprentice Trainees - Engineering (B.E./ B. Tech)
|
Discipline |
No. of Vacancies |
|
Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production |
30 |
|
Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering |
15 |
|
Electrical & Electronics / ECE / E&I / Telecom |
10 |
|
Computer Science / IT / Info. Science |
15 |
|
Metallurgy / Material Science |
4 |
|
Civil Engineering |
1 |
|
Total |
75 |
Graduate Apprentice Trainees - Non-Engineering (Graduates)
|
Discipline |
No. of Vacancies |
|
B.Com |
10 |
|
B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, etc.) |
5 |
|
B.A (Finance, Banking) |
5 |
|
BCA |
5 |
|
BBA |
5 |
|
Total |
30 |
Diploma Apprentice Trainees
|
Discipline |
No. of Vacancies |
|
Mechanical / Production / Tool & Die design |
10 |
|
Electrical & Electronics / ECE / E&I |
7 |
|
Computer Science / Networking |
3 |
|
Total |
20 |
How to apply?
Candidates can apply through both online and offline modes.
For online application
- Register on the NATS Portal.
- Complete your profile and note your NATS Registration Number.
- Fill out the apprenticeship application specific to GTRE under available opportunities.
- Upload all required documents, including marksheets, ID proof, registration proof, and certificates.
- Keep a printout of the completed application for future reference.
For an offline application
If the candidates prefer to apply offline, they need to follow the given steps:
- Download and fill out the offline application form provided in the official advertisement.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents.
- Send the completed application to: The Director
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO
Post Box No. 9302, C.V. Raman Nagar
Bengaluru - 560093
What is the selection process for the DRDO Apprenticeship 2025?
The selction process follows the merit-based system, with no written test ot interview unless otherwise notified.
- Shortlisting will be based on academic performance in the qualifying examination.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
- A police certification certificate and a medical fitness certificate are mandatory at the time of joining.
- The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the DRDO official website.
Important dates
- Online application start: 9 April 2025
- Last date to apply: 8 May 2025
- Shortlist announcement: 23 May 2025
- Final results: 20 June 2025
- Joining date: From 7 July 2025
Conclusion
The DRDO GTRE Apprenticeship program 2025-26 offers an excellent opportunity for graduates and diploma holders to gain realworld exposure in a cutting-edge research environment. This program equips trainees with industry- relevant skills essential for both technical and non-technical disciplines.