Role :
Apprentice
Location :
HYDERABAD
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, has invited online applications from eligible Indian candidates for Apprentice Recruitment 2027. The recruitment offers one-year apprenticeship training opportunities for engineering graduates, diploma holders and ITI pass-outs at the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad, Telangana.
According to the official notification, a total of 195 tentative vacancies are available across Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and ITI Trade Apprentice categories. Candidates interested in gaining practical training experience in a defence research establishment should review the eligibility criteria and application procedure before applying. advtRCI01102026.pdfDRDO RCI Recruitment 2027 – Overview
Recruitment Details Information
Organization Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Establishment Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
Notification Number RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027
Recruitment Name DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2027
Total Vacancies 195 (tentative)
Training Duration One year
Job Location Hyderabad, Telangana
Qualification B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, ITI
Minimum Age 18 years as of 1 September 2026
Minimum Marks 70% or CGPA 7.5 and above
Selection Process Academic merit / interview, as required
Application Mode Online
Last Date 30 days from newspaper advertisement publication
Official Website drdo.gov.in
DRDO RCI Apprentice Vacancy 2027
The notification lists the following category-wise vacancies. The number of vacancies may change as specified by the organization.
Apprentice Category Vacancies
Graduate Apprentice 50
Technician Apprentice (Diploma) 30
ITI Trade Apprentice 115
Total 195
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1. Graduate Apprentice – 50 Vacancies
Candidates with a B.E. or B.Tech degree in the following engineering disciplines can apply, subject to the prescribed eligibility requirements:
– Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
– Instrumentation Engineering
– Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
– Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
– Mechanical Engineering
– Chemical Engineering
– Metallurgical Engineering
– Safety Engineering
– Aeronautical Engineering
– Aerospace Engineering
– Civil Engineering
2. Technician Apprentice – 30 Vacancies
Diploma holders in the following disciplines are eligible to be considered:
– Electronics and Communication Engineering
– Instrumentation Engineering
– Electrical and Electronics Engineering
– Computer Science Engineering
– Mechanical Engineering
– Chemical Engineering
– Metallurgical Engineering
– Safety Engineering
3. ITI Trade Apprentice – 115 Vacancies
Candidates who have completed ITI in the specified trades with NCVT/SCVT affiliation can apply.
Eligible trades include:
– Fitter
– Welder
– Turner
– Machinist
– Mechanic Diesel
– Electronic Mechanic
– Electrician
– COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant)
– Draughtsman Engineering (Mechanical)
– Grinder
Education Required:
- Applicants must possess the relevant B.E./B.Tech, Diploma or ITI qualification specified for their apprenticeship category. The notification states that qualifications must be obtained from Indian institutions recognized by the appropriate statutory authority.
Candidates with higher qualifications than those prescribed are not eligible to apply.
Minimum Percentage
Candidates must have secured at least 70% marks or a CGPA of 7.5 and above in their qualifying examinations.
The notification identifies qualifying examinations completed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. It specifies that eligible applicants must be regular candidates meeting the stated academic criteria.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as of 1 September 2026. The attached notification does not state a specific upper age limit in its eligibility section.
Work Experience
Candidates with more than one year of work experience are not eligible. Applicants who have already undergone apprenticeship training, or who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under any organization, are also not eligible.
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DRDO RCI Apprentice Selection Process
The selection will be based on academic merit or an interview, as required, followed by satisfactory verification of documents.
The selection procedure includes:
1. Assessment of academic merit.
2. Interview, if required.
3. Verification of educational qualifications and supporting documents.
4. Medical fitness and completion of joining formalities.
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS categories will be applicable according to the provisions cited in the notification.
Shortlisted candidates will receive communication through the email address provided in their applications. Applicants should keep their registered email accounts active and check them regularly.
How to Apply for DRDO RCI Recruitment 2027
The application process differs according to the apprenticeship category.
For B.E./B.Tech and Diploma Candidates
1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal.
2. Complete the required registration.
3. Log in to the portal.
4. Select Research Centre Imarat, DRDO.
5. Use Enrolment ID STLRAC000010 to identify the establishment.
6. Follow the portal instructions to apply for the appropriate apprenticeship category.
For ITI Candidates
1. Visit the Apprenticeship India portal.
2. Register and log in.
3. Open the Apprenticeship Opportunities section.
4. Search for RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT, DRDO.
5. Use Establishment ID E05203600040.
6. Select the relevant ITI trade and complete the application process.
Candidates should also review the detailed advertisement available through the official DRDO website.
Documents Required for Verification
Shortlisted candidates must bring the original documents and self-attested copies specified in the notification:
– Completed application form
– NATS/NAPS profile printout
– Class 10 marks memo and certificate
– Consolidated or final marks memo of the qualifying examination
– Original or provisional qualification certificate
– Caste certificate, if applicable
– PwD certificate, if applicable
– Valid EWS certificate, if applicable
– Government-issued photo identity proof, such as PAN card, voter ID or driving licence
– Aadhaar card
– Aadhaar-linked bank passbook or bank statement
– Medical fitness certificate issued by a Government Civil Assistant Surgeon
– Two recent passport-size photographs
Selected candidates must also submit a valid police verification certificate at the time of joining and execute the apprenticeship contract through the relevant portal.
DRDO RCI Recruitment 2027 Important Dates
Event Date
Notification year 2027
Age calculation date 1 September 2026
Eligible qualifying examination years 2022–2026
Application closing date 30 days from newspaper publication
Apprenticeship duration One year
The attached notification does not identify the exact newspaper publication date. Therefore, the final calendar date for submitting applications cannot be confirmed from this document alone.
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