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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its centres, the Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC) and the Directorate of Planning & Coordination (DP&C), has announced apprenticeship opportunities under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the financial year 2025-2026.
This initiative invites applications from eligible graduates and diploma holders across various disciplines for a one-year training period. The scheme provides hands-on training in core technical and documentation functions under India’s premier defence research body.
DRDO apprenticeship 2025 vacancies
| Subject Area | Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Monthly Stipend (INR) |
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| Library & Information Science | 20 | Graduate + One-Year Degree in Library & Information Science | 9,000 |
| (OR) Three-Year Diploma in Library & Information Science | 8,000 | ||
| Computer Science | 07 | Three-Year Diploma in Computer Science | 8,000 |
| Photography/Videography | 02 | Three-Year Diploma OR ITI Certificate in Photography/Videography | 8,000 |
| Printing Technology | 01 | Three-Year Diploma in Printing Technology | 8,000 |
What are the eligibility criteria for the DRDO apprenticeship 2025?
Candidates interested in taking up given roles and et hands-on experience from DRDO should adhere to the following eligibility criteria.
- Candidates must have completed their qualifications in 2022, 2023, or 2024.
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Only the regular mode of education is acceptable. Distance learning or part-time courses are not valid.
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Candidates must be registered on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
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Applicants who have already undergone apprenticeship training or possess more than one year of work experience after qualifying are not eligible.
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Maximum age limit: 28 years, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
How to apply for the DRDO apprenticeship 2025?
The candidates eligible for the apprenticeship program can share their application with the organisation by following these steps:
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Visit the official DRDO website.
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Download the application form from the “What’s New” section.
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Fill the application form carefully and attach all relevant self-attested documents (educational certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificate, etc.).
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Send the completed application form via post to the following address:
The Director,
Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC),
Metcalfe House, Delhi – 110054 -
The envelope must be clearly superscribed with the name of the subject/discipline applied for.
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Applications must be received within 21 days from the date of advertisement on the DRDO website.
Things to note
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Apprenticeship will be for a fixed duration of one year and will not lead to employment with DRDO.
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No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview or joining.
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Selected candidates must sign an apprenticeship agreement as per the Apprenticeship Act.
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Apprenticeship training will be conducted either at DESIDOC, Metcalfe House, Delhi or at DP&C, DRDO HQ, New Delhi.
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Accommodation, transport, or hostel facilities will not be provided.
Conclusion
The DRDO Apprenticeship 2025-26 is an excellent opportunity for young graduates and diploma holders to gain hands-on experience in defence-related scientific and technical fields. With a well-structured training programme, this initiative helps build future-ready professionals in documentation, computer science, photography, and printing technology. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest to be considered for this prestigious training scheme.