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DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Graduate Apprentice (Engineering/Science/Arts/Commerce/Library Science/BBA) HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune - 411021, Pune, Maharashtra, 411021

Last updated

Total vacancies
50
Last date to apply
28 Aug 2026
Apply from
10 Aug 2026
Salary (monthly)
₹15,000 – ₹15,000

This recruitment has closed — applications ended 28 Aug 2026. This page is kept as an archive.

Job Overview

Department
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Post name
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering/Science/Arts/Commerce/Library Science/BBA)
Total vacancies
50
Qualification
B.Tech, B.Com
Age limit
Minimum 18 years
Salary
₹15,000 – ₹15,000
Job location
HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune - 411021, Pune, Maharashtra, 411021
Job type
Government
Category
Defence

Important Dates

  1. Application starts

    Monday

  2. Last date to apply

    Friday

Notification Summary

High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, a DRDO lab under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 50 Graduate Apprentice posts (one-year training) across Engineering, Science, Arts, Commerce, Library Science and Business Administration streams. Apply offline after NATS 2.0 registration; last date 28 August 2026.

Job Details

High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Sutarwadi, Pune, one of DRDO's premier R&D establishments under the Ministry of Defence, is inviting applications from Indian nationals for One Year Apprentice Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentice Rules, 1992. Advertisement No. HEMRL/HRD/APPRENTICE/2026-27/01 notifies 50 Graduate Apprentice vacancies spread across Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, and Civil Engineering, along with B.Sc. Chemistry, B.A., B.Com, BLIS and BBA streams. Only offline applications are accepted; candidates must first register on the NATS 2.0 portal, then download and submit the application form from the DRDO website. The last date for receipt of applications is 28 August 2026.

Discipline-wise vacancy breakup: B.E./B.Tech Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology - 10; B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering - 8; B.E./B.Tech Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering - 2; B.E./B.Tech Computer & Information Science / Computer Engineering / B.Sc. Computer Science - 5; B.E./B.Tech Electrical / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering - 2; B.E./B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering - 3; B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering - 2; B.Sc. Chemistry - 9; Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - 3; Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - 3; BLIS (Library Science) - 2; Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - 1.

Eligibility

Open to Indian nationals holding the qualification specified for the relevant discipline from a recognised Board/University, provided they passed the qualifying exam within the last five years (2022-2026) and applied as regular (not private) candidates. Candidates awaiting results, holding a higher qualification than specified, already apprenticed/undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere, or with one year or more of post-qualification job experience are not eligible. PwBD candidates are eligible only for designated trades under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
B.Tech B.Com

Age Limit

Minimum 18 years

Minimum age 18 years as on 07/09/2026. No maximum age figure is published; upper age governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentice Rules, 1992 and NATS 2.0 Guidelines. Age relaxation for reserved category candidates is as per applicable norms.

Vacancy Details

Total: 50

50 vacancies announced. A post-wise breakup will be added once the official notification publishes one.

Salary

₹15,000 – ₹15,000 per month

Flat monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 across all disciplines during the one-year apprenticeship.

Selection Process

Selection is through academic merit, a written test, an interview, or a walk-in interview - or a combination of these depending on the discipline and vacancies - followed by document verification.

Application Fee

Nil - no application fee for any category.

Experience

Candidates with one year or more of job experience after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts?

The last date to apply is 28 August 2026. Applications opened on 10 August 2026.

How many vacancies are there in DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts?

A total of 50 vacancies have been announced by Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Who is eligible to apply for DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts?

Open to Indian nationals holding the qualification specified for the relevant discipline from a recognised Board/University, provided they passed the qualifying exam within the last five years (2022-2026) and applied as regular (not private) candidates. Candidates awaiting results, holding a higher qualification than specified, already apprenticed/undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere, or with one year or more of post-qualification job experience are not eligible. PwBD candidates are eligible only for designated trades under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

What is the age limit for DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts?

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Minimum age 18 years as on 07/09/2026. No maximum age figure is published; upper age governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentice Rules, 1992 and NATS 2.0 Guidelines. Age relaxation for reserved category candidates is as per applicable norms.

What is the salary for DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts?

The indicative monthly pay is ₹15,000 to ₹15,000. Confirm the exact pay scale in the official notification.

What is the selection process for DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts?

Selection is through Selection is through academic merit, a written test, an interview, or a walk-in interview - or a combination of these depending on the discipline and vacancies - followed by document verification.

What is the application fee for DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts?

Nil - no application fee for any category.

How do I apply for DRDO HEMRL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 50 Posts?

Applications are submitted online on the official website (https://www.drdo.gov.in). Read the official notification in full before applying, and submit before 28 August 2026.

Official links

Applications for this recruitment have closed. These official links are kept for reference — check the department's website for the next cycle.

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