DRDO RCI Apprenticeship 2025-26 – Apply Online for Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice (195 Vacancies)
DRDO RCI Hyderabad invites online applications for Apprenticeship 2025-26. Apply for 195 Graduate, Diploma & ITI apprentice posts. Check eligibility, vacancies, stipend & how to apply
Finally DRDO has invited application for the apprentices for the students who have the done Graduation, Diploma or ITI.
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, which is a premier laboratory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO, has released the Apprenticeship Recruitment Notification 2025-26 for one year under the Apprentices Act 1961 (amended in 1973, 1992 & 2019).
And the mode of this application is online and the location of this apprenticeship will be in Hyderabad, and the last date for this will be the 30 days from the publication of advertisement in the newspaper.
DRDO RCI Apprenticeship 2025-26 Detail
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) – Research Centre Imarat (RCI) |
| Notification No. | RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26 |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship Training (One Year) |
| Who Can Apply | Graduate, Diploma & ITI pass-outs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 30 days from publication of advertisement in newspaper |
Vacancy details
RCI has announced that there will be total 195 apprentice seat Which will comes under the different category in which the candidates who have done Graduation like BE, BTech on ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical) Diploma in (ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical) and ITI pass-outs (NCVT/SCVT) – Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, Draughtsman (Mech), Electronic Mechanic, Electronics, Electrician, Library Assistant, COPA Are eligible for this apprenticeship
Vacancy Details
RCI has announced a total of 195 Apprenticeship seats across different categories:
| S.No | Apprenticeship Category | Qualification | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech (ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical) | 40 | As per Govt. norms (Gazette 25 Sept 2019) |
| 2 | Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | Diploma (ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical) | 20 | As per Govt. norms |
| 3 | Trade Apprentice (ITI) | ITI pass-outs (NCVT/SCVT) – Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, Draughtsman (Mech), Electronic Mechanic, Electronics, Electrician, Library Assistant, COPA | 135 | As per Govt. norms |
Eligibility criteria
- The minimum age limit for this apprenticeship will be 18 year as on 1st September 2025
- Educational Qualification:
Graduate Apprentice → B.E/B.Tech in relevant disciplines.
Diploma Apprentice → Diploma in relevant disciplines.
ITI Apprentice → ITI in relevant trades (NCVT/SCVT approved). - The candidate must be passed out in 2021 2022 2023 2024 and 2025 batch only.
- apply for this apprentice need to score 70% or above in the qualified degree
- and the candidates should be India citizen
How to Apply for DRDO RCI Apprenticeship 2025
For Graduate & Diploma Apprentices:
- Register on NATS 2.0 portal → https://nats.education.gov.in
- Search with RCI Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010
- Apply for the apprenticeship.
For ITI Trade Apprentices:
- Register on Apprenticeship India portal → https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Go to Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Search by Establishment Name → Research Centre Imarat (Establishment ID: E05203600040)
- Select your trade and apply.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: September 2025
- Application Start Date: Already Active
- Last Date to Apply: 30 days from advertisement publication (Expected October 2025)
Contact Information
Organisation: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO Address: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Vignyanakancha, Hyderabad – 500 069
Email: hrd.apply@gov.in
Official Notification : Click Here
To apply
Click Here (FOR Diploma/BE/B.tech)
Click Here (FOR ITI)
