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Application Fee Payment Method

• No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice: B.E/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (2022, 2023, or 2024 pass-outs).
• Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a recognized institute with at least 60% marks (2022, 2023, or 2024 pass-outs).
• Trade Apprentice: ITI pass in trades like Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, or COPA from NCVT/SCVT with at least 60% marks (2022, 2023, or 2024 pass-outs).
• For more eligibility details, read the notification.

Required Documents

• Educational Certificates: B.E/B.Tech, Diploma, or ITI certificate and mark sheets from a recognized university/institute.
• Identity Proof: Aadhaar card, PAN card, or any government-issued ID (Aadhaar-seeded bank account mandatory for stipend).
• Category Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, if applicable.
• Passport Size Photographs: Recent photographs as per the specifications in the notification.
• NATS/Apprenticeship Portal Registration: Proof of registration on NATS 2.0 (for Graduate/Diploma) or Apprenticeship India (for ITI).
• For more details, read the notification.

Salary

• Graduate Apprentice: ₹9,000/- per month (stipend).
• Technician Apprentice: ₹8,000/- per month (stipend).
• Trade Apprentice: As per government norms (approximately ₹7,000/- to ₹8,000/- per month).
• For exact stipend details, refer to the notification.

Selection Basis

• Candidates will be selected based on Academic Merit (percentage of marks in qualifying exam).
• An Interview may be conducted for some positions, if required.
• Final selection is subject to satisfactory Document Verification.

Post Details

Application Process

• After carefully reading the notification related to DRDO-RCI Apprentice Recruitment on the official website, complete the online application process on the NATS 2.0 portal (for Graduate/Diploma) or Apprenticeship India portal (for ITI) and keep a photocopy of the filled application form safe for the upcoming selection process.

How to Apply for This Post

• Visit the official DRDO website at www.drdo.gov.in or the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in (for Graduate/Diploma) or Apprenticeship India portal at apprenticeshipindia.org (for ITI).
• Register on the respective portal: NATS 2.0 (Enrollment ID: STLRAC000010) for Graduate/Diploma or Apprenticeship India (Establishment ID: E05203600040) for ITI.
• Find the DRDO-RCI Apprentice 2025 advertisement and click on the “Apply Online” link.
• Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and submit the form.
• Download the confirmation receipt for future reference.
• For detailed steps, refer to the notification.

Important Instructions

• After filling the DRDO-RCI Apprentice Recruitment Form, keep the registration receipt safe.
• Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training or have more than one year of work experience are not eligible.
• No accommodation or transport is provided during the apprenticeship.

All interested candidates should thoroughly read the guidelines before filling the form.

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