Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has issued a notification to recruit 75 Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Engineering, 30 Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Non-Engineering, 20 Diploma Apprentice Trainees, and 25 ITI Apprentice Trainees for the Financial Year 2024-25.
If you want to know more about DRDO Recruitment 2024, such as eligibility, the Selection process, how to apply, and other important details, these are given below…
DRDO Apprentice Trainees Financial Year 2024-25
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru invites online applications from eligible candidates for Graduate (Engineering – BE/ B.Tech), Graduate (Non-Engineering – B.Com./ B.Sc. / B.A / BCA, BBA), Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Training for the Financial Year 2024-25.
Apprentice Trainees Vacancy 2024
Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Engineering
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical/Production/Engg. | 30 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg. | 15 |
| Electricals & Electronics/Communication Engg. | 10 |
| Computer Science/Computer Engg./Information Science & Technology Engg. | 15 |
| Metallurgy/Material science | 04 |
| Civil Engg. or Equivalent | 01 |
| Total | 75 |
Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Non-Engineering
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| B.Com. | 10 |
| B.Sc. | 05 |
| B.A. | 05 |
| B.C.A | 05 |
| Total | 30 |
Diploma Apprentice Trainees
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical/Production/Engg. | 10 |
| Electrical & Electronics/Communication Engg. | 07 |
| Computer Science Engg./Computer Networking | 03 |
| Total | 20 |
ITI Apprentice Trainees
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Machinist | 03 |
| Fitter | 04 |
| Turner | 03 |
| Electrician | 03 |
| Welder | 02 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 02 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | 08 |
| Total | 25 |
Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2024
Table I: Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Engineering
| Discipline | Age Limit | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical/Production/Engg. | Minimum Age – 18 Maximum Age – 30 Unreserved – 27 OBC – 30 SC/ST – 32 PWD – 37 |
B.E./B.Tech. in Industrial Production Engineering |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg. | B.E./B.Tech. in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | |
| Electricals & Electronics/ Communication Engg. |
B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Telecom | |
| Computer Science/Computer Engg./ Information Science & Technology | B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/Information Science & Technology Engineering | |
| Metallurgy/Material science | B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgy/Material Science | |
| Civil Engg. or Equivalent | B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or Equivalent |
Table II: Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Non-Engineering
| Discipline | Age Limit | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com. | Minimum Age – 18 Unreserved – 27 OBC – 30 SC/ST – 32 PWD – 37 |
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce |
| B.Sc. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry/ Physics/… | |
| B.A. | Bachelor’s degree in Arts | |
| B.C.A | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications |
Table III: Diploma Apprentice Trainees
| Discipline | Age Limit | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical/Production/Engg. | Minimum Age – 18 Unreserved – 27 OBC – 30 SC/ST – 32 PWD – 37 |
Diploma in Tool & Die Design or equivalent |
| Electrical & Electronics/ Communication Engg. |
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation | |
| Computer Science Engg./ Computer Networking |
Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Networking or equivalent |
Table IV: ITI Apprentice Trainees
| Discipline | Age Limit | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Minimum Age – 18 Unreserved – 27 OBC – 30 SC/ST – 32 PWD – 37 |
Certificate in Machinist Trade |
| Fitter | Certificate in Fitter Trade | |
| Turner | Certificate in Turner Trade | |
| Electrician | Certificate in Electrician Trade | |
| Welder | Certificate in Welder Trade | |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Certificate in Sheet Metal Worker Trade | |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant |
Certificate in COPA Trade |
Selection Process for Apprentice Trainees
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria, subject to satisfactory verification of documents:
- Academic Merit
- Written Test
- Interview
How to Apply for DRDO Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2024
Candidates can apply online through the following website/link: rac.gov.in or drdo.gov.in (‘What’s New’ section).
Step-by-Step Online Application Process:
- Visit rac.gov.in or drdo.gov.in.
- Fill out the online application with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of mandatory documents.
- Convert CGPA to a percentage if applicable.
- Print and sign the application form.
- Bring signed printouts and original documents for verification at GTRE, Bengaluru.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online applications | 21st Mar 2024 |
| Last date of submission of online application forms duly completed in all respects | 09th Apr 2024 |
| Probable date of Publishing First list of shortlisted candidates for any interview/written test on the DRDO website | 23rd April 2024 |
| Probable date of Acceptance by candidates to join GTRE as Apprenticeship Trainee | 02nd May 2024 |
| Probable date of Interaction with the shortlisted candidates who have submitted acceptance to join (as per SI. No. ‘D’ above) | 09th May 2024 onwards |
| Probable date of declaration of finally selected candidates; Graduate – Engineering (B.E / B.Tech.), Graduate – Non-Engineering (B.Com. / B.Sc. / BA / BCA / BBA), Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Trainees (by E-mail / DRDO Website / SMS) & GTRE Notice Board | 16th May 2024 |
| Probable date of joining Apprenticeship Trainees; Graduate – Engineering (B.E / B.Tech.), Graduate – Non-Engineering (B.Com. / B.Sc. / BA / BCA / BBA), Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Trainees (exact dates of joining shall be intimated along with the result) | 27th May 2024 onwards at GTRE; |
Official Notification for DRDO Apprentice Trainees 2024
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