DRDO RCI Apprenticeship Notification 2025

DRDO RCI Apprenticeship Notification 2025 – Apply Online

Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO, Hyderabad has released the Apprenticeship Notification 2025 for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI candidates. This is a great opportunity for young aspirants looking for DRDO Jobs in technical fields. The training will be for one year under the Apprentices Act 1961.

Vacancy Details

The total vacancies are 195, divided into Graduate, Diploma, and ITI apprentices.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum age: 18 years (as on 01-09-2025)

• Passed out years: 2021 – 2025 only

• Minimum 70% marks in qualifying exam

• Candidates with prior apprenticeship or more than one year of work experience are not eligible

• Higher qualification holders are not allowed

Application Process

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1. Graduate/Diploma: Register on NATS portal – https://nats.education.gov.in, select RCI (Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010).

2. ITI: Register on NAPS portal – https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, search for Research Centre Imarat (E05203600040).

3. Apply online and take a printout of the application.

4. Last date: 30 days from publication (likely till 24 October 2025).

Selection Process

Selection will be based on academic merit and, if required, an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for document verification.

👉 No Application Fee is required. This is a free opportunity for B.Tech, Diploma, and ITI students to gain valuable training at DRDO.