GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 150 Apprentice Trainee vacancies under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The recruitment includes Graduate Engineering, Diploma Engineering, ITI Trade Apprentice, and Non-Technical Graduate Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates looking for latest DRDO jobs 2026, apprentice jobs in Bengaluru, government apprentice recruitment, and walk-in interview jobs can attend the interview on the scheduled date after mandatory registration on the NATS or NAPS portal.
GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO, Ministry of Defence |
| Post Name | Apprentice Trainees |
| Total Posts | 150 |
| Training Period | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Walk-in Interview Date | 06 June 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM |
| Venue | GTRE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru |
| Age Calculation Date | 06 June 2026 |
| Result Publication | Available on DRDO website |
Vacancy Details
Graduate Engineering Apprentice Vacancies – 75 Posts
- Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production Engineering – 30 Posts
- Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering – 15 Posts
- Electrical & Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation / Telecom – 10 Posts
- Computer Science / Information Technology – 15 Posts
- Metallurgy / Material Science – 04 Posts
- Civil Engineering – 01 Post
Diploma Engineering Apprentice Vacancies – 20 Posts
- Mechanical / Production / Tool & Die Design – 10 Posts
- Electrical & Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation – 07 Posts
- Computer Science / IT – 03 Posts
ITI Trade Apprentice Vacancies – 25 Posts
- Machinist / CNC Machining – 03 Posts
- Fitter – 04 Posts
- Turner – 03 Posts
- Electrician – 03 Posts
- Welder – 02 Posts
- Sheet Metal Worker – 02 Posts
- COPA / Data Entry Operator – 08 Posts
Non-Technical Graduate Apprentice Vacancies – 30 Posts
- B.Com – 10 Posts
- B.Sc – 05 Posts
- B.A – 05 Posts
- BCA – 05 Posts
- BBA – 05 Posts
Educational Qualification & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Engineering candidates must possess BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Diploma candidates must hold Diploma in Engineering or Technology.
- ITI candidates must possess NCVT-approved ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- Non-Technical candidates must hold a graduation degree in the relevant stream.
- Only candidates who passed qualifying exams in 2022 or later are eligible.
- Candidates must register on NATS or NAPS portal before attending the walk-in interview.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | As per Government of India rules |
Ineligibility Conditions
- Candidates who passed before 2022 are not eligible.
- Candidates with higher qualifications than prescribed are not eligible.
- Candidates with one year or more job experience after qualification are not eligible.
- Applicants already undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere cannot apply.
Salary, Stipend & Selection Process
Stipend
Selected candidates will receive monthly stipend as per Government of India Apprenticeship norms applicable under The Apprentices Act, 1961.
Selection Process
- Mandatory NATS/NAPS Registration
- Walk-in Interview
- Document Verification
- Shortlisting based on Academic Merit / Written Test / Interview
- Medical Fitness Verification
Training Period
The apprenticeship training duration will be one year from the date of contract execution.
Application Fee & Walk-in Venue
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
Walk-in Interview Venue
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560093, Karnataka.
Documents Required
- NATS / NAPS Registration Printout
- 10th Marksheet and Certificate
- Degree / Diploma / ITI Certificate
- Semester-wise Marksheets
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Two Passport Size Photographs
- Filled Registration Form and Undertaking
How to Apply for GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates interested in DRDO Apprentice Jobs 2026 must first complete mandatory registration through the official apprenticeship portals before attending the walk-in interview.
- ITI candidates must register on the NAPS portal.
- Graduate and Diploma candidates must register on the NATS portal.
- Attend the walk-in interview on 06 June 2026 at GTRE Bengaluru.
- Carry original certificates along with self-attested photocopies.
- Reach the venue before 09:00 AM for document verification.
- Selected candidates will receive joining instructions through email.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- This apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment in DRDO.
- Candidates must produce police verification and medical fitness certificates at joining.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the walk-in interview.
- Providing false information will lead to disqualification.
- GTRE reserves the right to increase or decrease vacancies without notice.
- Candidates should regularly check the DRDO website for updates, merit list, admit card, and results.
Official Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in
Email ID: hrd.gtre@gov.in
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