The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a premier unit under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released the official notification for engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 41 vacancies are available for Graduate and Technician Apprentice posts for the financial year 2025-26.
As per the official notification, selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training and will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,000 for Graduate Apprentices and ₹10,000 for Technician Apprentices. The maximum age and category-wise reservation rules will be applicable as per Government of India norms.
Interested candidates are required to fill and submit their application form via email and complete the Google Form submission as well. The last date to apply for these posts is 15 June 2025.
Important Dates:
The registration process for DRDO ACEM Apprentice posts is currently open. The last date for submitting applications is 15 June 2025.
Vacancy Details:
This apprenticeship drive aims to fill 41 posts under two categories for one-year training.
1) Graduate Apprentice: 30
2) Technician Apprentice: 11
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
Graduate Apprentice posts require B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc/B.Com/BLIS in relevant disciplines including Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Chemistry, Physics, Commerce, and Library Science.
Technician Apprentice posts require Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science/IT/Web Design.
Age Limit:
Age criteria and relaxation will be as per the existing Government of India guidelines for apprenticeships.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are required to fill the application form, affix a passport-size photograph, sign the form, and submit it as a scanned PDF along with all relevant documents via email to apprentice.acem@gov.in. Also, it is mandatory to fill the application form on below mentioned google form link and upload the all-necessary documents. https://forms.gle/gh7sWLBKsKG9K2mm6.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of a merit list prepared from academic scores and followed by an interview. The final selection will be made by the Apprentice Selection Committee at DRDO ACEM.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification PDF. The official notification of DRDO ACEM Apprentice 2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, and application procedure.
Official Notification PDF