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Recruitment overview
DRDO - Research Centre Imarat: DRDO RCI Diploma Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 30 Seats. This post covers 30 Diploma seats, part of the total 195. Location: Telangana. Engagement: one-year apprenticeship. Other training streams have separate posts; this is not an additional notification.
Qualification and experience
Relevant regular diploma in EC, Instrumentation, EEE, CS, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy or Safety. Regular qualifying pass-outs of 2022–2026, with at least 70% / CGPA 7.5 under the notice. Check exact branch / trade mapping and all exclusions.
Age limit
Minimum 18 years as on 1 September 2026; other eligibility as notified.
Pay / stipend
Stipend under applicable government apprenticeship rates
Important dates
Application / notification start: 2026-10-01. Last date: 2026-11-01. Exam / interview schedule: see the official notice and subsequent updates.
Application fee
Not specified in the notification.
Selection process
Academic merit / interview if required, with document verification.
How to apply
Register and apply on NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in), establishment STLRAC000010. Select the RCI opportunity matching your qualification. Check the deadline displayed in that opportunity; the official vacancy listing ends 1 November.
Important eligibility / application notes
RCI’s official vacancy page lists 1 November 2026 as end date; check the relevant opportunity’s deadline in the portal. Applicants with higher qualifications, prior / ongoing apprenticeship, or more than 1 year of work experience are ineligible. Read all branch and eligibility conditions. Aadhaar-linked bank details are required for applicable DBT.
Official links
Application portal / official instructions
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अपनी qualification, age, category और आवश्यक documents official notification से मिलाएँ। आवेदन की अंतिम तारीख और बताए गए सभी submission steps पूरे करें।