DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 54 Vacancies
The Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for engagement of Graduate Apprentices and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices for one year under Advertisement No. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026.
A total of 54 indicative apprenticeship vacancies are notified. Applications must reach ITR, Chandipur by 2 November 2026.
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Organisation: Integrated Test Range, DRDO
Location: Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha
Advertisement No.: ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026
Advertisement Date: 9 October 2026
Total Indicative Vacancies: 54
Training Duration: 12 Months
Last Date: 2 November 2026
Application Mode: Speed Post / Registered Post only
Vacancy Details
Graduate Apprentice Vacancies
Computer Science / IT and related disciplines: 8
Electronics and related disciplines: 8
Electrical Engineering: 2
Mechanical Engineering: 1
Aerospace Engineering: 1
Library Science: 2
Safety Engineering: 2
BBA – Administration / HR: 4
B.Com – Financial / Cost Accounting: 4
Technician Diploma Apprentice Vacancies
Computer Science / IT and related disciplines: 8
Electronics and related disciplines: 8
Electrical Engineering: 2
Cinematography: 2
Medical Laboratory Technology: 2
DRDO states that the number of vacancies is indicative and may change at a later stage.
Monthly Stipend
Eligibility
Candidates applying for the apprenticeship must be registered on the NATS portal. Non-registered candidates are liable to be rejected.
Candidates who passed the required B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc qualification during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible, subject to the discipline-wise requirements in the official advertisement.
Candidates who passed the qualifying examination before 2022 are not eligible. Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible. Candidates possessing a higher qualification than the prescribed qualification are not eligible for this apprenticeship.
Candidates who already have training or employment experience of one year or more after acquiring the essential qualification are also not eligible for engagement as apprentices under the applicable rules.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limit and applicable relaxation will be governed by the Apprentices Act, Apprentices Rules and applicable NATS / NAPS guidelines.
Training Period
Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for 12 months from execution of the Contract of Apprenticeship.
DRDO ITR has clearly stated that completion of apprenticeship training does not create an obligation to provide employment after the training period.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be selected through:
- Written Test, or
- Personal Interview, or
- Both Written Test and Personal Interview.
ITR reserves the right to adopt its own shortlisting method. Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions alone does not guarantee shortlisting.
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS portal if not already registered.
- Download the official ITR apprenticeship application form.
- Fill the application form by typing the required details.
- Handwritten applications are not accepted except for the candidate's signature.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required educational certificates, marksheets, category certificate and identity proof.
- Write the apprenticeship category and discipline on the sealed envelope.
- Send the application only through Speed Post or Registered Post.
- Ensure that the application reaches ITR on or before 2 November 2026.
Application Address
Integrated Test Range (ITR)
Chandipur
Balasore, Odisha – 756025
Envelope Superscription
Documents to Attach
- Completed typed application form
- 10th certificate / marksheet
- 12th certificate / marksheet, where applicable
- Diploma / Degree marksheets and certificates
- B.Tech / BBA / B.Com / B.Lib.Sc documents as applicable
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Identity proof
- Other documents required by the official advertisement
Important Dates
Candidate Journey
Apprenticeship Notification ← Current Update
Application Submission → Open
Last Date – 2 November 2026
Shortlisting → Await Official Update
Written Test / Interview → As decided by ITR
Final Selection → Await Official Update
What Should Candidates Do Now?
- Check your discipline against the official vacancy table.
- Ensure you passed the qualifying course during 2022–2026.
- Complete NATS registration.
- Download the official application form.
- Type and sign the application.
- Attach all required self-attested documents.
- Send it through Speed Post or Registered Post sufficiently early.
- Ensure delivery to ITR by 2 November 2026.
Important Official Links
DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment Page Download Official Advertisement Download Official Application FormFrequently Asked Questions
The advertisement lists 54 indicative apprenticeship vacancies: 32 Graduate Apprentice and 22 Technician Diploma Apprentice vacancies.
Applications must reach ITR, Chandipur by 2 November 2026.
The notified monthly stipend is ₹12,300.
The notified monthly stipend is ₹10,900.
The official advertisement requires the prescribed application with supporting documents to reach ITR through Speed Post or Registered Post only.
No. ITR states that it is not obligated to offer employment after completion of apprenticeship training.
ResultPass recommends candidates read Advertisement No. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026 completely before applying and verify any later changes directly through the official DRDO website.
Update History
Official Advertisement: 9 October 2026
Advertisement No.: ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026
Total Indicative Vacancies: 54
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
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