DRDO GTRE Bengaluru apprentice recruitment 2025: the application is open for the appointment of apprentice Graduate (Engineering – BE / B.Tech), Graduate (Non Engineering- B.Com. / B.Sc. / B.A / BCA, BBA), Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Training. The tenure of the Apprenticeship for the above categories / trades would be 12 months commencing from execution of the contract of Apprenticeship for the Financial Year 2025-26.
Schedule
| Application opens | 09-Apr |
| Application Ends | 08-May |
| First list | 23-May |
| Probable date of joining as trainee | 06-Jun |
| Final list of selected candidates | 20-Jun |
| Date of Joining | 07-Jul |
NATS is mandatory
To apply for this apprentice a candidate should have registration on NATS portal is mandatory
candidates on (https://nats.education.gov.in) and (ii) ITI candidates on Apprenticeship portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.org or www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in ) is mandatory. Kindly see respective websites for registration. The registration No. is required to be mentioned while filling the application form.
Candidates who passed their education in these years2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025 (last five years) as regular candidates are only eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed the qualifying exam earlier than year 2021 are not eligible.
Selection
There will no test to select the candidates. It depends upon the vacancies available in various disciplines, selection of candidates will be carried out by short listing on the basis of Academic Merit, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents.
The list of shortlist candidates will be uploaded on the DRDO website.
DRDO GTRE Bengaluru apprentice recruitment 2025
Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Engineering (B.E/B.Tech./Equivalent)
| S. No. | Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech./ Equivalent in following disciplines) | Total Vacancies | Age Limit (As on 08/05/2025) | Minimum Qualification |
| 1. | Mechanical/Production/ | 30 | Minimum Age – | A degree in |
| Industrial Production Engg. | 18 Years | engineering or | ||
| 2. | Aeronautical/Aerospace | 15 | Maximum Age – | technology granted |
| Engg. | 27 Years | by a statutory | ||
| 3. | Electricals& Electronics / | 10 | (Upper Age limit | University/ by an |
| Electronics & | for Reserved | institution empowered | ||
| Communication / | Categories and | to award such | ||
| Electronics & | Persons with | degrees by an Act of | ||
| Instrumentation/Telecom | Disability [PWD] | Parliament | ||
| Engg. | is as per Govt. | |||
| 4. | Computer Science / Computer Engg./ | 15 | of India Rules in vogue). | |
| Information Science & | ||||
| Technology Engg. | ||||
| 5. | Metallurgy/Material | 04 | ||
| science | ||||
| 6. | Civil Engg. or Equivalent | 01 | ||
| Total | 75 | |||
DRDO GTRE Bengaluru apprentice recruitment 2025
Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Non Engineering ( B.Com. / B.Sc. / B.A / BCA, BBA)
| Graduate Apprentice (General Stream) | Vacancies | Age Limit (As on 08/05/2025) | Minimum Qualification | ||||||
| B.Com | 10 | Minimum Age – | A degree granted by | ||||||
| B.Sc(Chemistry /Physics/ | 05 | 18 Years | a statutory University/ | ||||||
| Maths/ Electronics / | Maximum Age – | by an institution | |||||||
| Computer etc.) | 27 Years | empowered to award | |||||||
| (Upper Age limit | such degrees by an | ||||||||
| for Reserved Categories and Persons with Disability [PWD] | Act of Parliament / Educational Institutes established by a State Government / by an | ||||||||
| B.A. (Finance/ Banking etc.) | 05 | ||||||||
| B.C.A | 05 | ||||||||
| is as per Govt. | Institute recognised | ||||||||
| of India Rules in vogue). | by the State Government or | ||||||||
| B.B.A | 05 | ||||||||
| Central Government. | |||||||||
| Total | 30 | ||||||||
Diploma Apprentice Trainees
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice in following Engg. disciplines) | Vacancies | Age Limit (As on 08/05/2025) | Minimum Qualification | ||||
| Mechanical/Production/ Tool & Die design | 10 | Minimum Age – 18 Years Maximum Age – 27 Years (Upper Age limit for Reserved Categories and Persons with Disability [PWD] is as per Govt. of India Rules in vogue). | (i) A diploma in engineering or technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Educational established by a State Government /by a University/by an Institute recognised by the State Government or Central Government as equivalent to a diploma. | ||||
| Electrical& Electronics / Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation | 07 | ||||||
| Computer Science / Engg./Computer Networking | 03 | ||||||
| (ii) Sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he/she may hold a diploma in Engg./Technology. | |||||||
| Total | 20 | ||||||
ITI Apprentice Trainees
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) in the following discipline | Vacancies | Age Limit (As on 08/05/2025) | Minimum Qualification | ||||||||
| Machinist | 03 | Minimum Age – 18 Years Maximum Age – 27 Years (Upper Age limit for Reserved Categories and Persons with Disability [PWD] is as per Govt. of India Rules in vogue). | A certificate in vocational Course involving two years of study after the completion of the secondary stage of school education recognised by the All India Council for Technical education.A sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he may hold a certificate mentioned in (i) above. | ||||||||
| Fitter | 04 | ||||||||||
| Turner | 03 | ||||||||||
| Electrician | 03 | ||||||||||
| Welder | 02 | ||||||||||
| Sheet Metal worker | 02 | ||||||||||
| Computer Operator & | 08 | ||||||||||
| Programming Assistant | |||||||||||
| (COPA) | |||||||||||
| Total | 25 | ||||||||||
Stipend
(i) Engineering Stream:
- Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech./Eqvt.) : Rs.9000/- per month
- Diploma Apprentice : Rs.8000/- per month
- ITI Apprentice : Rs.7000/- per month
(ii) Non Engineering – General Stream:
Graduate Apprentice (B.Com./ B.Sc. / B.A / BCA / BBA): Rs.9000/- per month
How to apply?
Applications are invited through website https://nats.education.gov.in (only for Graduates & Diploma) and www.apprenticeshipindia.org (only for ITI Trades). Candidate may also submit offline application as per format attached along with relevant documents or scanned copy of the same may be sent via e-mail hrd.gtre@gov.in . The offline applications should be sent to the following address:-
(Enclosure to Advt No. GTRE/HRD/026/2025-26 dated 04 April 2025)
OFFLINE APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING IN GTRE
- Discipline/Stream……………………………………………………
| Please affix one self- attested latest photograph |
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(Graduate Technical / Non Technical / Diploma / ITI) (Tick Applicable)
- Branch/Trade being applied for :……………………………………
- Full Name (in Capital Letters) :………………………………………
- Gender: Male / Female / Others (tick one): ………………..………
- Father’s/Mother’s/Husband’s Name …………………….…………
- Correspondence address:…………………………….…………….
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- Permanent Address:…………………………………………………………………..
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- Mobile No…………………………………………………………………………………. (Mandatory)
(Application related information would be informed on this number)
- E-mail………………………………………………………………………………………. (Mandatory)
(Application related information would be informed on this e-mail)
- Date of Birth………………………………………………………………………….. ( dd/mm/yyyy).
- Nationality: Indian / Non-Indian (Mention nationality, if Non-Indian)
- SC / ST / OBC/ General/EWS/PWD/Minority (tick as applicable)
- Academic / Technical Qualifications (Tenth standard onwards) :
| Class | Main Subjects (with Trade/ Branch) | Board/ Institute | Year of Passing | Division/ Grade | Max. marks | Marks obtained | Percentage/ Grade/CGPA |
| Xth | |||||||
| ITI | |||||||
| +2 / XII / PUC | |||||||
| Diploma |
| BE/ BTech/ Eqvt | |||||||
| Others (Gen- Stream) (specify) |
- Present occupation (if any) with office address:…………………………………….…..
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- Aadhaar No…………………………………………………………….……………………
- Registration no. in NATS/NCVT Portal:………………………………………………….
(Copy to be attached – Mandatory)
- Any other information relevant:……………………………………………………………
Declaration by the Candidate
I hereby declare that:-
- All the above details / information given by me are true to the best of my knowledge.
- I have not taken any Apprenticeship training anywhere else.
- I shall produce original documents of my academic qualifications and/or caste certificate for verification during joining (if applicable only).
- I am fully aware and understand that there is no provision of permanent or temporary appointment for me on completion of my Apprenticeship training in DRDO or GTRE.
Date: Name & Signature of Candidate……………………………..
(Name in block letters)
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DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR VERIFICATION:
| Sl.No. | Documents |
| 1. | 10th & 12th Mark sheet and Certificate |
| 2. | B.E/B.Tech /Diploma /ITI / Degree (B.com / B.Sc / B.A / BCA / BBA) : Mark sheets for all semesters / year wise |
| 3. | PDC (Provisional Degree Certificate) |
| 4. | Caste Certificate (if applicable) |
| 5. | PWD Certificate (if applicable) |
| 6. | Photo ID card issued by Govt. of India / Aadhaar Card |
| 7. | EWS certificate (if applicable) |
| 8. | Police Verification Certificate (District Authority) |
| 9. | Registration certificate from NCVT/NATS portal |
| 10. | Medical Fitness Certificate |
| 11. | Details of BANK ACCOUNT WITH AADHAR SEEDED (Copy of front page of Passbook) |
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Annexure-II
UNDERTAKING BY CANDIDATES FOR APPRENTICE TRAINEES (2025-26) AT GTRE
NATS / NAPS Enrolment ID No. :
Name of the Candidate :
Branch Applied for :
- I have ensured that, application form filled by me for “Apprenticeship Training Programme” (Graduate Technical (Engineering – B.E / B.Tech) / Graduate Technical (General Stream – B.Com / B.A / B.Sc / BBA / BCA) / Diploma / ITI) Trainees for the Year 2025-26 at GTRE meets the eligibility conditions in terms of GTRE Advt. No. GTRE/HRD/026/2025-26 dated 04th April 2025. I also understand that if at any stage of scrutiny of documents, selection or even after selection and joining or during training, it comes to notice that my candidature does not fulfill any of the eligibility conditions or the facts stated are not true or the documents enclosed by me are false/forged, my candidature shall be withdrawn immediately without assigning any reason.
- I understand that, the Management reserves the right to amend / refix / cancel / suspend the selection process of Apprenticeship Training Programme at any time during the process without assigning any reason whatsoever. Further, I understand that the decision of the Management shall be final and binding.
- I understand that my provisional shortlist / selection for the Apprenticeship Training Programme (2025-26) at GTRE does not carry any job guarantee.
- I have attached the qualifying degree / exam certificate, which is as per CGPA/Percentage mentioned in my application for Apprenticeship Training at GTRE for the year 2025-26.
(Signature of the Candidate)