DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts Offline Application

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: Not specified in the notification; follows Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentices Rules, 1992, and NATS 2.0 Guidelines.

Educational Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E./B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering
• B.E./B.Tech in Computer & Information Science / Computer Engineering or a B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering
• B.Sc. in Chemistry
• B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
• B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
• BLIS (Library Science)
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

General Notes

• Discipline-wise eligibility is as per the vacancy table in the official notification.
• Qualifications must be from a recognised Board/University.
• Candidates should have completed qualifying examinations within the last five years (2022-2026).

Important Dates

• Application start date: 10 August 2026
• Last date for receipt of applications: 28 August 2026
• Other dates (exam/interview/results): Not specified in the notification.

Application Fees

• No separate application fee is mentioned in the notification for Graduate Apprentices. (If any fee applies, it will be detailed in the official notification.)

Instructions

• Offline applications are accepted after registration on NATS 2.0.
• Submit the filled application to: The Director, HEMRL, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune - 411021 (Attention: HRD, HEMRL, Pune).
• Ensure the application reaches HEMRL by 28 August 2026. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
• Selection may involve academic merit, written tests, interviews, or walk-ins, and is subject to document verification.
• No employment is guaranteed after apprenticeship; no TA/DA or housing will be provided during selection or training.
• Follow all instructions in the official notification and adhere to Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules, 1992.
• Check official notification PDF for full terms and conditions.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtHEMRL10082026.pdf
• Official Website: https://drdo.gov.in/
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