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DRDO RCI Hyderabad Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 195 Apprentice Posts

Notification No: RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26

Last Date to Apply: 25-10-2025

Looking to launch your career in India’s defence research sector? The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) – Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, is offering 195 apprentice positions for young, talented individuals. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to national security. Apply now and be part of the future!

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Vacancy List

Discipline	Post	No. of Vacancies
B.E/B.Tech	Graduate Apprentice	40
Diploma	Technician Apprentice	20
ITI	Trade Apprentice	135

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Post	GEN	OBC	SC/ST	Total
Graduate Apprentice	20	10	10	40
Technician Apprentice	10	5	5	20
Trade Apprentice	70	35	30	135

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years (as on 01-09-2025)
Maximum Age: Not defined

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess a B.E/B.Tech for Graduate Apprentice, Diploma in Engineering for Technician Apprentice, and ITI certification in relevant trades for Trade Apprentice. All applicants must be Indian nationals, aged 18 years or above as of 01-09-2025, and registered on the respective apprenticeship portals before applying.

Graduate Apprentice: B.E/B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical
Technician Apprentice: Diploma in same disciplines
Trade Apprentice: ITI in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Electrician, COPA, etc.

Documents Required

Educational Certificates
Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN)
Passport-size Photograph
Signature
Category Certificate (if applicable)

Exam Pattern

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Technical	Core Discipline	50	100	60 mins
General	GK, Reasoning, English	50	100	60 mins

Application Fee

All Categories: ₹0 (No application fee)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	27-09-2025
Last Date to Apply	25-10-2025
Cut-off Date for Age	01-09-2025
Interview Date	To be announced

How to Apply

Graduate/Diploma: Register at NATS Portal (Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010)
ITI: Register at Apprenticeship India (Establishment ID: E05203600040)
Fill details and upload documents
Submit application before 25-10-2025

Selection Procedure

The selection procedure for DRDO RCI Hyderabad Apprenticeship 2025 is based on academic merit and document verification. Candidates will be shortlisted according to their marks in the qualifying examination—B.E/B.Tech, Diploma, or ITI—depending on the post applied for.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email or portal updates and called for verification of original documents. No written test or interview is required unless specified later. Final selection will be subject to successful verification and eligibility confirmation. Selected candidates will receive offer letters and must join within the stipulated time at RCI, Hyderabad. Preference may be given to local candidates.

Salary Structure

Graduate Apprentice: ₹9,000/month
Technician Apprentice: ₹8,000/month
Trade Apprentice: ₹7,000/month

Job Location

Post	Location
All Apprentice Posts	RCI, DRDO, Hyderabad

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for DRDO RCI Hyderabad Recruitment 2025?

The last date to submit your application is 25-10-2025.

2. How many apprentice positions are available?

There are a total of 195 apprentice posts including Graduate, Technician (Diploma), and Trade (ITI) categories.

3. What is the age limit for applying?

Applicants must be at least 18 years old as of 01-09-2025. There is no upper age limit mentioned.

4. What are the educational qualifications required?

Graduate Apprentices require a B.E/B.Tech, Technician Apprentices need a Diploma, and Trade Apprentices must have passed ITI in relevant trades.

5. Is there any application fee?

No, there is no application fee for any category.

6. How do I apply for the apprenticeship?

Graduate/Diploma candidates must register on the NATS portal, and ITI candidates on Apprenticeship India. Use the respective establishment IDs provided in the notification.

7. What is the selection process?

Selection is based on academic merit followed by document verification and interview.

8. What is the monthly stipend?

Graduate Apprentices receive ₹9,000/month, Technician Apprentices ₹8,000/month, and Trade Apprentices ₹7,000/month.

9. Where is the job location?

All selected candidates will be posted at RCI, DRDO Campus, Hyderabad.

10. Where can I find the official notification and apply?

You can download the official notification from the DRDO website and stay updated via Rapido Jobs India.