DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 | Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts at ITR Chandipur

DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2025: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has released Advt. No. ITR/HRD/AT/10/2025 for the engagement of Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha under the Apprentices Act 1961 (as amended). The apprenticeship will be for one year

Post Details & Vacancies for DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Total Vacancies: Multiple positions across Graduate and Diploma categories.

Graduate Apprentice – Stipend ₹9,000 per month

• B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering/IT) – 08
• B.E./B.Tech (Electronics Engineering & Allied Branches) – 08
• B.E./B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) – 02
• B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) – 01
• B.E./B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering) – 01
• B.Lib.Sc (Library Science) – 02
• B.E./B.Tech (Safety Engineering) – 02
• BBA (Administration/HR) – 04
• B.Com (Financial Accounting) – 04
• B.Com (Cost Accounting) – 02

Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Stipend ₹8,000 per month

• Diploma (Computer Science & Engineering/IT) – 08
• Diploma (Electronics Engineering & Allied Branches) – 08
• Diploma (Electrical Engineering) – 02
• Diploma (Cinematography) – 02
• Diploma (Medical Laboratory Technology) – 02

Note: Vacancies are indicative and may vary. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS will be as per Apprenticeship Rules.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:
  • Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech/B.Lib.Sc/BBA/B.Com in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
  • Technician Apprentice: Diploma in relevant discipline from a recognized institute.
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply.
• Candidates should have passed their qualifying exam in recent years and must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act.

Age Limit

• Age limit will follow the rules of the Apprentices Act 1961 and DRDO guidelines (generally 18 years and above, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS as per Government norms)

Stipend

• Graduate Apprentice: ₹9,000/- per month
• Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: ₹8,000/- per month

Application Procedure for DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

1. Mode of Application: Offline
2. How to Apply:
   • Download the application form from www.drdo.gov.in.
   • Fill in details such as personal information, qualification, and apprenticeship category.
   • Enclose self-attested copies of all required documents: 10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), identity proof, etc.
   • Send the application by Speed Post/Registered Post only to:
   • The Director,
   • Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur,
   • Balasore – 756025, Odisha
   • The envelope should be superscribed as:
     “APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING: CATEGORY: GRADUATE/TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE & DISCIPLINE …”

Official Notification: Download

Selection Process

• Shortlisting will be done on the basis of merit of qualifying examination marks.
• No written test or interview is mentioned.

Important Dates for DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment

• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 20.10.2025 (by Speed Post/Registered Post only)

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