DRDO ITR Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026: 54 Posts for Graduate and Diploma Candidates

About the Institution

The Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, is a premier facility of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), functioning under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Located in Balasore district, Odisha, ITR supports the testing and evaluation of missiles and other defence systems.

Recruitment Details

Organization: Integrated Test Range (ITR), DRDO

Advertisement Number: ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026

Advertisement Date: 9 October 2026

Training Programme: Apprenticeship Training 2026–2027

Total Vacancies: 54 Posts (32 Graduate Apprentices + 22 Technician Apprentices)

Training Duration: 1 Year

Job/Training Location: Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha

Application Mode: Offline

Last Date: 2 November 2026

Application Fee: As specified in the official notification

Vacancy Details

Discipline-Wise Details

1. Graduate Apprentice – 32 Posts

Eligible qualifications and disciplines include:

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Safety Engineering
• BBA
• B.Com
• B.Lib.Sc.

Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300

2. Technician Apprentice (Diploma) – 22 Posts

• Eligible diploma disciplines include:
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Safety Engineering

Monthly Stipend: ₹10,900

The number of vacancies assigned to each discipline should be checked in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice applicants must possess a relevant regular bachelor's degree, such as B.E., B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, or B.Lib.Sc., as applicable to the advertised discipline.
• Technician Apprentice applicants must possess a regular diploma in the relevant engineering or technical discipline.

Eligible Passing Years

Candidates must have passed their qualifying degree or diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Candidates who passed before 2022 are not eligible, as per the supplied notification details.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Applicable upper-age limits and relaxations for reserved categories will be governed by the official notification and applicable government rules.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Candidates must satisfy the requirements specified for their respective discipline.
• Applicants with one year or more of relevant work or training experience may be ineligible under the applicable apprenticeship rules.
• Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training are not eligible, subject to the conditions in the official notification.
• Candidates must complete the mandatory NATS registration and obtain their enrollment ID before applying.

Important Dates

Applications must physically reach the ITR office by the closing date. Candidates should not wait until the last day to dispatch their applications.

Selection Process

The selection process may include:

1. Scrutiny of applications and verification of eligibility.
2. Shortlisting based on academic qualifications and the criteria specified by ITR.
3. Written test, personal interview, or both, if prescribed by the establishment.
4. Document verification and completion of joining formalities.

Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for the final selection procedure.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should follow these steps:

1. Register on NATS: Visit https://nats.education.gov.in and complete the required registration. Obtain the NATS Enrollment ID.
2. Download the Application Form: Visit the official DRDO website and download the prescribed application form (Annexure-A) associated with Advertisement No. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026.
3. Complete the Form: Fill out the application in typewritten format, following the notification's instructions. Sign the form wherever required.
4. Attach Documents: Enclose self-attested copies of the required educational certificates and marksheets, NATS registration proof, identity proof, category certificate where applicable, and other documents specified in the notification.
5. Prepare the Envelope: Superscribe the envelope with the category and discipline for which the application is submitted, using the wording prescribed in the advertisement.
6. Send the Application: Dispatch the complete application through Speed Post or Registered Post, as instructed in the official notification.
7. Meet the Deadline: Ensure that the application reaches the following address on or before 2 November 2026.

Postal Address

The Director
Integrated Test Range (ITR)
Chandipur, Balasore
Odisha – 756025

Official Links

• Official DRDO Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in

• NATS Registration Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in

• Official Notification PDF: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtITR09102026.pdf

About the Apprenticeship

This one-year apprenticeship provides eligible graduate and diploma holders with an opportunity to gain practical exposure in a defence research and testing establishment. The programme covers technical and non-technical graduate disciplines alongside engineering diploma streams.

Important Note: Apprenticeship training is a temporary training opportunity and does not guarantee permanent employment with DRDO. Candidates must verify the exact discipline-wise vacancy distribution, age criteria, selection procedure, application format, and document requirements from the official notification before applying.