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DRDO ITR Apprenticeship Recruitment 2025

Advt. No.: ITR/HRD/AT/10/2025
Organization: Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur – DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India

Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, a premier laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), invites applications from young and meritorious Indian nationals for engagement of Graduate & Technician (Diploma) Apprentices for a period of one year under the Apprentices Act 1961.

About DRDO – ITR

Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur is a premier DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence.
Located in Balasore, Odisha, it provides facilities for testing and evaluation of missiles, UAVs, and airborne systems.
Plays a critical role in strengthening India’s defence capabilities and missile programs.
Recognized as a hub for innovation and advanced defence technologies.

Future Growth & Opportunities

Apprenticeship at DRDO-ITR provides hands-on experience in state-of-the-art defence technologies.
Exposure to missile testing, telemetry, instrumentation, and electronic systems.
High potential for future employment in defence R&D organizations, PSUs, and private sector industries.
Enhances technical skills and offers career growth pathways in aerospace, electronics, and defence domains.

Quick Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organization	Defence Research & Development Organization – Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur
Advertisement No.	ITR/HRD/AT/10/2025
Posts	Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
Duration	1 Year
Total Vacancies	Multiple (as per discipline)
Stipend	Graduate: ₹9000/- per month Diploma: ₹8000/- per month
Mode of Application	Offline (By Speed/Registered Post)
Last Date to Apply	20 October 2025
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in

Vacancy Snapshot

Graduate Apprentice

Discipline	Vacancies	Stipend
Computer Science & IT (and allied branches)	08	₹9000
Electronics Engineering (and allied branches)	08	₹9000
Electrical Engineering	02	₹9000
Mechanical Engineering	01	₹9000
Aerospace Engineering	01	₹9000
Library Science (B.Lib.Sc)	02	₹9000
Safety Engineering	02	₹9000
BBA – Administration / HR	04	₹9000
B.Com – Financial Accounting	04	₹9000
B.Com – Cost Accounting	02	₹9000
Total (Graduate Apprentice)	34

Technician (Diploma) Apprentice

Discipline	Vacancies	Stipend
Computer Science & IT (and allied branches)	08	₹8000
Electronics Engineering (and allied branches)	08	₹8000
Electrical Engineering	02	₹8000
Cinematography	02	₹8000
Medical Laboratory Technology	02	₹8000
Total (Diploma Apprentice)	22

Eligibility & Age Limit Snapshot

Category	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Graduate Apprentice	B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch OR B.Lib.Sc OR BBA OR B.Com	As per Apprenticeship Rules
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	Diploma in relevant branch (Engg./Technology/Allied field)	As per Apprenticeship Rules

Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS candidates as per Govt. of India norms.

Stipend

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

Selection Process

Selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit (percentage of marks in essential qualification).
Reservation policy as per Apprenticeship Act & Govt. of India rules.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email/official website.

How to Apply

Candidates must register at NATS Portal.
Fill the prescribed Application Form (Annexure-A) available in notification.
Send the duly filled application form along with self-attested copies of supporting documents (Educational Certificates, Caste Certificate, ID Proof, etc.) to:

The Director, Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore – 756025, Odisha

Only by Speed Post / Registered Post.
Envelope must be superscribed with:
"APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING – CATEGORY: GRADUATE / TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE & DISCIPLINE: ……”

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date of Receipt of Application	20.10.2025

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in
NATS Registration	portal.mhrdnats.gov.in
Notification PDF	Download Here