DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 150 Vacancies | Walk in Interview on 6 June 2026

Last date to Apply 06 June 2026

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Introduction – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru has announced 150 apprentice positions for Indian Nationals under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This initiative offers opportunities across Graduate Engineering, Diploma, ITI trades, and General Graduate streams, providing valuable exposure to defence research and development projects.

The recruitment will be conducted through a walk-in interview scheduled on 6 June 2026 at GTRE, Bengaluru. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are registered on NATS/NAPS portals can participate. This program ensures practical training, skill enhancement, and industry experience in a premier defence R&D establishment.

Job Overview – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence
Advertisement No.	GTRE/APP-TRG/2026-27/HRD-026
Total Vacancies	150 (Graduate Engineering – 75, Diploma – 20, ITI – 25, Graduate General – 30)
Post	Apprentice Trainee (Graduate, Diploma, ITI, General Graduate)
Nature of Recruitment	Walk-in Interview
Job Type & Location	Apprenticeship Training, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Application Deadlines	Start & End: 6 June 2026 (Walk-in only)
Eligibility	Passed qualifying exam in 2022 or later; enrolled on NATS/NAPS portals; Indian Nationals only
Age Limit	Minimum 18 years as on 6 June 2026; upper limit as per Govt. norms
Salary Structure	Stipend as per Govt. of India norms
Selection Process	Shortlisting based on academic merit, written test, interview, and document verification
Reservation Rules	As per Apprentices Act, 1961 (SC/ST/OBC/PWD applicable)
Application Fee	Nil
Documents Required	NATS/NAPS profile, 10th certificate, mark sheets, degree/diploma/ITI certificate, Aadhaar, caste certificate (if applicable), 2 photos
Exam Centres	GTRE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in
Submission Mode	Offline (Walk-in Interview)
Apply Link (ITI)	Via NAPS Portal → Apply
Apply Link (Graduate/Diploma)	Via NATS Portal → Apply

Important Dates – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Date Event	Details
Application Start	Walk-in Interview on 6 June 2026
Application End	6 June 2026
Interview Date	6 June 2026, 09:00 hrs

Vacancy Details – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Discipline/Trade	Vacancies	Apply via Portal
Graduate Engineering	Mechanical/Production	30	NATS
Graduate Engineering	Aerospace/Aeronautical	15	NATS
Graduate Engineering	Electrical/Electronics/Telecom	10	NATS
Graduate Engineering	Computer Science/IT	15	NATS
Graduate Engineering	Metallurgy/Material Science	4	NATS
Graduate Engineering	Civil	1	NATS
Diploma Engineering	Mechanical/Production/Tool & Die	10	NATS
Diploma Engineering	Electrical/Electronics	7	NATS
Diploma Engineering	Computer Science/IT	3	NATS
ITI Trades	Machinist, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder, Sheet Metal, COPA	25	NAPS
Graduate General	B.Com, B.Sc, B.A, BCA, BBA	30	NATS
Total		150	–

Application Fee – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Application Fee

Important Links – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Notification PDF	Official DRDO GTRE Apprenticeship Notification 2026
Apply via NAPS	For ITI Candidates
Apply via NATS	For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices
Official Website	DRDO Official Portal

Salary Structure – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Apprentice Type	Monthly Stipend (Indicative)
Graduate Apprentices (Engineering & General)	≈ Rs 9,000 per month
Diploma (Technician) Apprentices	≈ Rs 8,000 per month
ITI Trade Apprentices	≈ Rs 7,000 – Rs 8,050 per month (varies by trade)
Overall Range	Rs 7,000 – Rs 9,000 per month

Note: Stipend is paid monthly as per Government of India norms under NATS (Graduate/Diploma/General) and NAPS (ITI). Rates are indicative and subject to official notification.

Eligibility Criteria – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Age	Minimum 18 years as on 6 June 2026; upper age limit as per Govt. of India rules
Education	BE/B.Tech, Diploma, ITI, or Graduate (General) passed in 2022 or later; regular candidates only
Nationality	Indian Nationals only
Higher Qualification	Candidates with higher qualifications are not eligible
Experience	No prior training or job experience of one year or more after qualification
Apprenticeship Status	Candidates who have already undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship are not eligible

Documents Required – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

NATS/NAPS profile printout
10th Marksheet & Certificate
All semester/year-wise mark sheets of qualifying examination
Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate or Provisional Certificate
Aadhaar Card (mandatory ID proof)
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer, if applicable)
Disability Certificate (for PWD candidates, if applicable)
Character & Police Verification Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate from Govt. Hospital
Two recent passport size photographs

How to Apply – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Enroll on NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma/General) or NAPS portal (ITI).
Download and fill Registration Form (Annexure I) from the official notification.
Prepare Undertaking Form (Annexure II) confirming eligibility and acceptance of terms.
Gather all required documents (original + photocopies) as listed above.
Report at GTRE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru on 6 June 2026 at 09:00 hrs for Walk-in Interview.
Submit forms and documents during preliminary verification at the venue.

Selection Procedure – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Shortlisting based on academic merit (percentage/CGPA converted to percentage).
Written test and/or personal interview may be conducted depending on discipline.
Verification of original documents including certificates, ID proof, and eligibility criteria.
Medical fitness and police verification certificates required before final joining.
Final selection subject to fulfilling all conditions under Apprentices Act, 1961.

Exam Pattern – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stage	Details
Merit List	Based on academic marks
Written Test/Interview	As per GTRE discretion
Document Verification	Mandatory for final selection

Job Location – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560093

FAQs – DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. What is DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

It is a one-year apprenticeship program at Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru under DRDO.

2. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 150 apprentice positions across Graduate Engineering, Diploma, ITI trades, and General Graduates.

3. What is the interview date?

The walk-in interview will be held on 6 June 2026 at GTRE Bengaluru.

4. Is there an application fee?

No, there is no application fee for any category.

5. What is the eligibility criteria?

Indian Nationals aged 18+ who passed qualifying exams in 2022 or later and are enrolled on NATS/NAPS portals.

6. What is the duration of apprenticeship?

The apprenticeship training period is one year.

7. Is there a job guarantee after training?

No, completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment at GTRE.

8. How to apply?

Enroll on NATS/NAPS portal, fill Annexure I & II forms, carry documents, and attend the walk-in interview.

9. What documents are required?

NATS/NAPS profile, 10th certificate, mark sheets, degree/diploma/ITI certificate, Aadhaar, caste certificate (if applicable), and 2 photos.

10. Where is the job location?

Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560093.

11. What is the stipend?

Stipend will be provided as per Govt. of India norms.

12. How will candidates be selected?

Selection is based on academic merit, written test, interview, and document verification.