DRDO RCI Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026–2027 – 195 Vacancies for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Candidates

About Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO

Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a premier research and development establishment under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Located at Hyderabad, Telangana, RCI is associated with advanced missile technologies and related defence research.

RCI has invited applications from eligible candidates for Apprenticeship Training for the academic/training year 2026–2027 in Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice categories.

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Recruitment Details

Organization: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO

Advertisement No.: RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027

Training Year: 2026–2027

Total Vacancies: 195 Posts

Training Type: Apprenticeship

Organization Type: Central Government

Ministry: Ministry of Defence

Application Mode: Online

Job/Training Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Last Date to Apply: 01 November 2026

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Vacancy Details

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1. Graduate Apprentice – 50 Posts

Educational Qualification: Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution, subject to the conditions specified in the official notification.

Available Disciplines:

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Safety Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Civil Engineering

Monthly Stipend: ₹9,000–₹12,300.

Application Portal: National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0).

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2. Technician Apprentice – 30 Posts

Educational Qualification: Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution, subject to the official eligibility conditions.

Available Disciplines

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Computer Science Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Safety Engineering

Monthly Stipend: ₹8,000–₹10,900.

Application Portal: National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0).

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3. Trade Apprentice – 115 Posts

Educational Qualification: ITI qualification in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.

Available Trades:

Fitter

Welder

Turner

Machinist

Electrician

Electronic Mechanic

Mechanic Diesel

Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)

Draughtsman (Mechanical)

Grinder

Monthly Stipend: ₹8,000–₹9,600.

Application Portal: Apprenticeship India.

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Eligibility Criteria

Academic Passing Year: Candidates who passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026, subject to the notification's eligibility conditions.

Minimum Academic Marks: 70% marks or 7.5 CGPA, as specified in the advertisement.

Minimum Age: 18 years as on 01 September 2026.

Experience Restrictions: Candidates with more than one year of prior job experience are not eligible, as stated in the supplied notification details.

Previous Apprenticeship: Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere are not eligible.

Candidates should review the official advertisement for the precise eligibility rules applicable to each apprentice category.

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Important Dates

Notification/Application Commencement: 01 October 2026

Last Date for Online Application: 01 November 2026

Training Period: 2026–2027

Selection/Joining Schedule: As notified by RCI

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How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply through the appropriate apprenticeship portal based on their qualification.

For Engineering Graduates and Diploma Holders

1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
2. Register or log in to the portal.
3. Complete the candidate profile and enter the required educational details.
4. Search for the relevant RCI/DRDO apprenticeship opportunity.
5. Use Establishment ID E05203600040 to identify the establishment, as specified in the supplied notification details.
6. Submit the application according to the portal instructions.

For ITI Trade Apprentices

1. Visit https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
2. Register or log in to the portal.
3. Complete the profile and required trade details.
4. Search for the relevant RCI/DRDO apprenticeship vacancy.
5. Submit the application as instructed.
6. Candidates should complete their applications before 01 November 2026 and retain the application details for future reference.

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Selection Process

The selection process is expected to include the following stages, as described in the supplied notification details:

Shortlisting: Based on academic merit in the qualifying examination.

Interview/Screening: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or screening, if required.

Document Verification: Verification of original educational and other required documents.

Police Verification: Submission of the required Police Verification Certificate, as applicable.

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Official Links

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

Official Recruitment Notification (PDF):
https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtRCI01102026.pdf