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Apprentice

DRDO SSPL · India

Total vacancies41
Minimum qualificationDiploma, ITI, Any Graduate
Job locationIndia
Application modeonline
Advertisement no.625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02

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What this recruitment is about

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DRDO SSPL is recruiting for Apprentice with 41 advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 21-08-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.

OrganisationDRDO SSPL
PostsApprentice
Vacancies41
QualificationDiploma, ITI, Any Graduate
LocationIndia
Last date21-08-26

Post-wise opening

Vacancy and eligibility details

PostVacanciesQualificationAgePay scale
Post 1ITI Apprentice
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ITI (First Division) in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Machinist, Carpenter; 10th with First Division
Not Mentioned
Stipend as per rules
Post 2Diploma Apprentice
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Diploma (First Division) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Science; 10th & Diploma with First Division
Not Mentioned
Stipend as per rules
Post 3Graduate Apprentice
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Regular Graduation (First Division) in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science OR B.A./B.Com OR B.E./B.Tech (First Division) in Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Communication Engineering, VLSI, Chemical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
Not Mentioned
Stipend as per rules

Eligibility at a glance

Can you apply?

QualificationDiploma, ITI, Any GraduateSee the post-wise table above for the exact degree, subject and experience required for each post.
Age limitITI Apprentice: Not Mentioned; Diploma Apprentice: Not Mentioned; Graduate Apprentice: Not Mentioned
Application feeFee: Not Mentioned
Salary / pay scaleITI Apprentice: Stipend as per rules; Diploma Apprentice: Stipend as per rules; Graduate Apprentice: Stipend as per rules
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Only verified facts are shown.Conditions that could not be read reliably are omitted here; check the official advertisement for category relaxation, experience and cut-off-date rules.

Deadline watch

Important dates

10 DAYS LEFT21-08-26
Information last updated12 August 2026
Application closing date21-08-26

Recruitment journey

Selection process

  1. 1Selection will be based on merit in the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Graduation as applicable).
  2. 2Verification of credentials shall be done for selected candidates prior to creation of contract.
  3. 3In case of any deviation or non-conformity with the desired qualification, candidature shall be summarily rejected.
  4. 4Selected candidates have to submit a ‘Police Verification Certificate’ after joining.
  5. 5All correspondence including the offer letter (if selected) shall be done through E-mail only.

Application guide

How to apply

  1. Candidates must register at https://nats.education.gov.in (for Diploma and Graduate candidates) or https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (for ITI candidates) before applying.
  2. Download and fill the application form as per the advertisement.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents including educational certificates, NATS/NAPS enrolment proof, category certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-size photograph.
  4. Send the duly filled application form by POST to: Director SSPL, Kind Attention: HRD, SSPL, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.
  5. The application must reach on or before 21 August 2026.
  6. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met before applying. Suppression of facts will lead to disqualification.
Documents and additional conditions

The training period will be 12 months commencing from execution of the Contract of Apprenticeship. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories will be applicable as per the Apprentice Act 1961, Apprentice Rules 1992, and Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules 2015. Candidates who passed their qualifying examination before 2022 are not eligible. Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible. SSPL is not obligated to offer employment to any apprentice after completion of training. Apprentices will not be provided any Government quarters/hostel accommodation/transport during the training period. SSPL reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of seats and to withdraw/cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason. Any canvassing or personal follow-up to influence the selection process will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature. In case of any dispute, the legal jurisdiction shall be that of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi. For queries, contact telephonically at 011-23903540.

Fact-level evidence

Where this information came from

Important facts retain an excerpt and PDF page reference so you can verify them quickly.

qualification DetailsOfficial document

ITI Apprentice: ITI (First Division) in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Machinist, Carpenter; 10th with First Division; Diploma Apprentice: Diploma (First Division) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Science; 10th & Diploma with First Division; Graduate Apprentice: Regular Graduation (First Division) in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science OR B.A./B.Com OR B.E./B.Tec

age LimitOfficial document

ITI Apprentice: Not Mentioned; Diploma Apprentice: Not Mentioned; Graduate Apprentice: Not Mentioned

application FeeOfficial document

Fee: Not Mentioned

salaryOfficial document

ITI Apprentice: Stipend as per rules; Diploma Apprentice: Stipend as per rules; Graduate Apprentice: Stipend as per rules

selection ProcessOfficial document

Selection will be based on merit in the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Graduation as applicable).; Verification of credentials shall be done for selected candidates prior to creation of contract.; In case of any deviation or non-conformity with the desired qualification, candidature shall be summarily rejected.; Selected candidates have to submit a ‘Police Verification Certificate’ after joining.; All correspond

10 DAYS LEFT21-08-26
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