DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: 77 Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentice Posts - Apply Online

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: As per Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules, 1992 (as applicable)

Eligibility Details

Graduate Apprentices

• Degree: BE/B.Tech or equivalent with 60% marks. Library Science: B.Sc. PCM/PCB + B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. with 60% in each

Diploma Apprentices

• Diploma in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with 60% marks

ITI Apprentices

• ITI pass with NCVT/SCVT certificate in the relevant trade

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 23-06-2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 23-07-2026 (30 days from advertisement publication)

Application Fees

• There are no details of application fees mentioned for Graduate, Diploma, or ITI apprentices in the notification. Applicants should refer to the official portal during application for any updated fee information.

Other Instructions

• This apprenticeship training lasts for one year under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprentices Rules 1992; no permanent, temporary, or contractual employment is offered after training.
• Online applications only; no offline submissions.
• Read the full notification on the official DRDO DEAL page and apply through the specified portals.
• Ensure Aadhaar-linked bank details are correct for stipend disbursement under the DBT scheme.
• Prepare required documents in advance for document verification and joining.
• DEAL reserves the right to modify vacancies or withdraw the advertisement at any time without providing reasons.