DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 77 Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices
Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), a premier DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence, has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices. A total of 77 apprenticeship vacancies are available across various engineering, technical and library science disciplines. Selected candidates will undergo one year apprenticeship training at DEAL, Dehradun and receive monthly stipends as per Government of India apprenticeship norms.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | DRDO - Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) |
| Advertisement Number | DEAL/HRD/Apprenticeship/2026-27 |
| Training Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Application Start Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 77 |
| Graduate Apprentices | 19 |
| Diploma Apprentices | 8 |
| ITI Apprentices | 50 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Last Date | 30 Days from Publication Date |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Passing Year | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice | BE/BTech with 60% Marks |
| Diploma Apprentice | Diploma with 60% Marks |
| Library Science | BSc + BLib/BLISc with 60% Marks |
| ITI Apprentice | ITI with NCVT/SCVT Certificate |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Higher Qualification | Not Eligible |
| Previous Apprentice | Not Eligible |
| Experience | One Year or More Experience Not Eligible |
Indian Nationals who have passed the qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates must possess the prescribed Graduate, Diploma or ITI qualification with minimum 60% marks wherever applicable. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or possess one year or more work experience after obtaining the qualification are not eligible.
| Category | Discipline/Trade |
| Graduate-Electronics & Communication Engineering | Included in 19 |
| Graduate-Mechanical Engineering | Included in 19 |
| Graduate-Computer Science Engineering | Included in 19 |
| Graduate-Electrical Engineering | Included in 19 |
| Graduate-Library Science | Included in 19 |
| Diploma-Electronics & Communication Engineering | Included in 8 |
| Diploma-Mechanical Engineering | Included in 8 |
| Diploma-Computer Science Engineering | Included in 8 |
| Diploma-Electrical Engineering | Included in 8 |
| ITI-Electronics Mechanic | Included in 50 |
| ITI-ICTSM | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Mechanic Auto Electrical & Electronics | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Mechanic Cum Operator Electronics Communication System | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Electrician | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Fitter | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Machinist | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Machinist Grinder | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Turner | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Instrument Mechanic | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Mechanic Motor Vehicle | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Mechanic Diesel | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Draughtsman Mechanical | Included in 50 |
| ITI-COPA | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Library Assistant | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Stenographer | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Electroplater | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Sheet Metal Worker | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Wireman | Included in 50 |
| ITI-Lineman | Included in 50 |
DRDO Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun has announced 77 apprenticeship vacancies including 19 Graduate Apprentice, 8 Diploma Apprentice and 50 ITI Apprentice positions across various engineering and technical disciplines.
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Online Application |
| Stage 2 | Shortlisting Based on Academic Merit |
| Stage 3 | Written Test / Interview / Walk-in Interview (If Conducted) |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification |
| Stage 5 | Final Selection |
| Stage 6 | Joining and Contract Approval |
Selection will be conducted through shortlisting based on academic merit, written examination, interview, walk-in interview or a combination thereof. Final selection will be subject to satisfactory document verification and eligibility confirmation by DEAL.
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories | Nil |
No application fee has been mentioned in the notification. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS 2.0 or NAPS portal as applicable.
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Employment Guarantee | No Employment after Apprenticeship |
| Selection Method | Merit / Written Test / Interview |
| Incomplete Applications | Rejected |
| Multiple Eligibility Checks | Mandatory |
| Original Documents | Required During Verification |
| Final Selection | Subject to Contract Approval |
| Reporting | Mandatory on Joining Date |
Only online applications will be accepted. Candidates must ensure that all details and uploaded documents are correct. Higher qualified candidates are not eligible. Apprenticeship training will be for one year and does not guarantee employment in DRDO or DEAL after completion.
| Document | Purpose |
| Online Application Printout | Application Verification |
| NATS/NAPS Profile | Registration Verification |
| 10th Marksheet | Date of Birth Verification |
| 12th Marksheet | Educational Verification |
| ITI Certificate | Trade Qualification Verification |
| Diploma Certificate | Qualification Verification |
| BE/BTech Certificate | Qualification Verification |
| Mark Sheets | Academic Verification |
| Aadhaar Card | Identity Verification |
| Address Proof | Residential Verification |
| Passport Size Photographs | Application Record |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate | Reservation Benefit |
| PwBD Certificate | Disability Reservation Benefit |
| Police Verification Certificate | Joining Requirement |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | Joining Requirement |
| Bank Account Details | DBT Stipend Transfer |
| Official Secret Act Undertaking | Joining Requirement |
Candidates must upload educational certificates, mark sheets, Aadhaar Card, passport-size photographs, category certificates, NATS/NAPS registration profile and other supporting documents. Original documents will be verified during selection and joining.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| NATS Portal | Click Here |
| NAPS Portal | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available in DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | A total of 77 apprenticeship vacancies have been announced. |
| What is the stipend for Graduate Apprentices? | Graduate Apprentices will receive ₹12,300 per month. |
| What is the training duration? | The apprenticeship training duration is one year. |
| Can candidates with higher qualifications apply? | No, candidates possessing higher qualifications are not eligible. |
| Is there any application fee? | No application fee is required. |
| Will DRDO provide permanent jobs after apprenticeship? | No. Apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment in DRDO or DEAL. |
| What is the minimum age limit? | Candidates must be at least 18 years old. |
