DRDO DIPR - Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Download DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online ↗
• Official Website ↗

Here is a quick summary of the DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification before you go through the detailed sections below.

The DIPR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 is distributed across seven trades. The table below gives the training duration, apprenticeship duration for ITI NCVET/SCVT pass-outs (after rebate), number of vacancies, and applicable minimum stipend for each trade, exactly as stated in the notification.

The notification states that the number of vacancies may vary depending upon requirement, and DIPR reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship vacancies.

Candidates must meet the following conditions to be considered for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

• The candidate must have passed ITI in the trade relevant to the post applied for, including certification under SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training) or NCVET (National Council for Vocational Education and Training).
• The candidate must be registered on the Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in ↗. Registration on this portal is mandatory; applications of candidates who are not registered will not be considered.
• The candidate must satisfy the minimum and maximum age limits prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and applicable guidelines, as amended from time to time. (The specific age limit in years is not mentioned in the notification.)
• The candidate must possess the requisite educational and physical qualifications, if any, prescribed for the respective trade under NAPS 2.0 apprenticeship norms. (Trade-wise educational qualification details are not specified in the notification beyond the ITI/SCVT/NCVET requirement.)

Selected apprentices will be paid the applicable minimum stipend prescribed for their trade, on a monthly basis through the prescribed banking mode. The stipend ranges from ₹9,600/- to ₹10,560/- per month depending on the trade, as detailed in the trade-wise vacancy table above. Selected candidates must furnish valid bank account details linked with Aadhaar, wherever required, at the time of joining.

The DIPR Apprentice selection process consists of the following steps, as per the notification:

1. A duly constituted Board, approved by the Competent Authority, will scrutinise applications and shortlist candidates based on the prescribed eligibility and selection criteria and the number of vacancies available.
2. Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the respective qualifying examination/trade, followed by an interaction/interview, as applicable, depending on the number of candidates applying for the advertised vacancies.
3. The final merit list will be prepared category-wise (General/OBC/SC/ST), as applicable under the rules.
4. Offer letters to selected candidates will be issued through email only.

Candidates can apply for DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through either of the following two methods, as per the official notification:

DIPR Apprentice Apply Online

1. Visit the Apprenticeship Portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in ↗.
2. Search for the establishment using its Establishment Code: E08260700022.
3. Apply for the relevant trade for which you are eligible.

Offline Application (Alternative Mode)

1. Download and fill the prescribed application form (enclosed with the official notification) in block letters.
2. Attach scanned copies of the duly filled application form along with the requisite documents/certificates.
3. Email the scanned copies in PDF format to [email protected] ↗ before the closing date of submission.

Candidates should note that registration on the Apprenticeship Portal is mandatory for consideration of candidature, regardless of the mode of application used.

Documents Required

• Educational qualification certificates
• ITI certificate
• Caste certificate, wherever applicable
• NATS/NAPS enrolment proof
• Other relevant supporting documents, as listed in the application form

• The duration of apprenticeship training is 12 months and cannot be extended under any circumstances.
• Every apprentice will be treated as a trainee and not as a worker; labour laws will not apply except as provided under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• DIPR will not provide government quarters, hostel accommodation, or transport facilities during the training period.
• Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate after joining.
• The Contract of Apprenticeship will be executed online through the NAPS-Apprenticeship Portal.
• On completion of training, apprentices will undergo assessment as per the applicable procedure, and results will be considered for issuance of the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
• Completion of apprenticeship does not confer any right to regular employment at DIPR or extension of the training period.
• DIPR reserves the right to increase, decrease, withdraw, or cancel the vacancies or the selection process without assigning any reason.
• Any dispute arising from the recruitment or training process will be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts at Delhi.

• Apply Online: Click here ↗
• Official Notification PDF: Click here ↗
• Official Website: Click here ↗ 

Candidates holding ITI qualifications can also explore more ITI Government Jobs and Apprentice Jobs available across India. Applicants interested in technical and vocational training opportunities can also check the latest DRDO Recruitment, Defence Government Jobs, and Apprenticeship Jobs matching their trade and qualifications.