DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2027 Overview
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier laboratory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO, Hyderabad, has invited online applications from young and meritorious Indian Nationals for the engagement of apprentices for the year 2027. The training period is for one year across Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade categories.
Vacancies and Eligibility
A total of 195 vacancies are announced under this notification. This includes 50 Graduate Apprentice posts for B.E./B.Tech degree holders in various engineering branches, 30 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts for diploma holders, and 115 Trade Apprentice posts for ITI passouts under NCVT or SCVT affiliation. Regular candidates who secured 70% marks or 7.5 CGPA and above in their qualifying examinations during the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates must not be less than 18 years of age as on 01st September 2026. Those with higher qualifications, prior apprenticeship training, or more than one year of work experience are not eligible.
Application Process
Eligible candidates must register on the respective official portals depending on their qualification. B.E./B.Tech and Diploma candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal and apply by selecting Research Centre Imarat, DRDO with Enrolment ID STLRAC000010. ITI trade candidates must register on the Apprenticeship India portal and apply by searching for 'Research Centre Imarat', DRDO with Establishment ID E05203600040. The last date to submit online applications is 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the news paper.
Important Instructions
Selected candidates will be chosen on the basis of academic merit or interview as required. Shortlisted candidates must bring original and self-attested copies of required documents during verification, including an Aadhaar-seeded bank account passbook for direct benefit transfer of stipends. No hostel accommodation, quarters, or transport will be provided by the establishment, and there is no obligation for permanent employment after completion of the training.
Important Dates
| Label | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of publication in News Paper | As per news paper |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Count |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 50 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 30 |
| Trade Apprentice ITI pass out | 115 |
Eligibility
- B.E. / B.Tech in relevant engineering branches for Graduate Apprentice
- Diploma in relevant engineering branches for Technician Apprentice
- ITI pass out in relevant trades (NCVT / SCVT Affiliation) for Trade Apprentice
- Secured 70% or CGPA 7.5 and above in qualifying exams for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026
Age Limit
Candidate should not be less than 18 years of age as on 01st September 2026.
Salary
As per Govt norms. Refer Gazette dated 03/Sep/2025
Selection Process
- Academic Merit / Interview as required
- Satisfactory verification of documents
How to Apply
- Check eligibility criteria and detailed advertisement on drdo.gov.in
- Register on NATS 2.0 portal for B.E/B.Tech and Diploma candidates or Apprenticeship India portal for ITI candidates
- Search for Research Centre Imarat, DRDO using respective enrolment or establishment IDs
- Select your respective trade or branch and submit the online application before the last date
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of vacancies available for DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2027?
A total of 195 vacancies are available for Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentices.
What is the age limit for DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2027?
Candidates should not be less than 18 years of age as on 01st September 2026.
What is the enrollment ID for B.E/B.Tech/Diploma candidates applying at Research Centre Imarat?
The enrolment ID is STLRAC000010 on the NATS 2.0 portal.
What is the establishment ID for ITI trade candidates applying at Research Centre Imarat?
The establishment ID is E05203600040 on the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal.
What percentage of marks is required in the qualifying examination to apply for RCI DRDO Apprenticeship?
Candidates must have secured 70% or CGPA 7.5 and above in the qualifying examinations for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Official Links
Details are compiled from official notices. Always confirm eligibility, dates and fees on the official website before applying. Jankari Portal never charges any fee.