INMAS-DRDO apprenticeship 2025: Applications open for diploma holders and graduates

The Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the financial year 2025-26. Located in Delhi, INMAS invites applications from eligible fresh pass-outs to undergo one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended in 1961, 1973, and 2014).

This opportunity is aimed at fostering technical and scientific talent through practical training in various disciplines, including engineering, medical technology, pharmacy, library sciences, and basic sciences. The training will equip young professionals with hands-on experience in a premier defence research environment.

Apprenticeship vacancies 

What are the eligibility criteria for the DRDO apprenticeship 2025?

The candidates willing to work with INMAS as apprentices should fulfil the given eligibility critiera:

• Only candidates who passed their course in 2021 or later are eligible.
• Those with job experience or prior apprenticeship of 1 year or more after their qualifying degree are not eligible.
• Candidates with a postgraduate degree cannot apply.
• Only full-time course pass-outs are eligible.
• One year from the date of contract execution.
• As per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and relevant rules. Applicants must submit valid caste/disability/EWS certificates as applicable.
• Selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
• Apprenticeship at INMAS does not guarantee future employment.
• No TA/DA, accommodation, or transport will be provided.

How to apply for DRDO Apprenticeship 2025?

For Technical/Engineering Candidates:

1. Register on NATS portal and create a profile.
2. Get Verified by the Regional Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT).
3. Search for INMAS/INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND ALLIED SCIENCES using User ID: NDLNOC000005 on the NATS portal.

For Non-Technical/Non-Engineering Candidates (B.Sc., B.Pharma, Dip./B.L.I.Sc.):

1. Download the application format (Annexure ‘A’).
2. Fill out the form and email it to hrd.inmas@gov.in along with the required documents.

What is the selection process?

The candidates will be shortlisted based on their merits of the essential qualification. Applications will be reviewed by a board constituted by the Director, INMAS. And only shortlisted candidates will be informed through official channels.

Conclusion

This apprenticeship opportunity at INMAS-DRDO offers aspiring professionals a platform to gain practical training in a reputed research and development environment. Irrespective of whether they are from technical backgrounds or foundational sciences, eligible fresh graduates and diploma holders are encouraged to apply and contribute to cutting-edge defence research and development. With limited seats and strict eligibility criteria, candidates are advised to apply early and ensure complete documentation.