DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 50 Graduate and Technician Posts
Examoogle Editorial Team
Published on 10 October 2026
The Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced recruitment for 50 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice positions under advertisement number ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their offline applications by November 2, 2026, after completing their registration on the official NATS portal. Candidates must possess a valid degree or diploma obtained in or after 2022 to qualify for this one-year apprenticeship program.
DRDO ITR Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Department | Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice & Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Advt No | ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026 |
| Vacancies | 50 |
| Notification Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Category | Apprentice Recruitment |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO ITR Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 2, 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
DRDO ITR Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Female | Nil |
Mode of Payment: Online.
DRDO ITR Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: To be announced in detailed notification
- Age calculation cutoff: November 2, 2026
- Age relaxation applies as per government norms.
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DRDO ITR Vacancy Details & Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 30 | B.E/B.Tech/BBA/B.Com/B.Lib.Sc |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 20 | Diploma in Relevant Engineering/Technology |
Total Vacancies: 50 Posts
DRDO ITR Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications
- Written Test or Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for DRDO ITR
- Register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) to generate an enrollment number.
- Download the application form from the official DRDO website.
- Type your details in capital letters on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational mark sheets, caste certificates, and identity proof.
- Mail the completed application in a sealed envelope to the address specified in the official notification.
DRDO ITR Important Links
Apply well before the November 2, 2026, deadline to avoid postal delays and ensure all attached documents are self-attested.
