DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, under the Ministry of Defence, has released its official notification inviting online applications for 50 Apprentice posts. This opportunity is exclusively for Graduate and Diploma holders who have passed after 2021.
As per the notification ARDE/HRD/AppTrng/2025/01, the apprenticeship training will be for 12 months at ARDE, Pune. The stipend ranges from ₹14,000 to ₹15,000 per month depending on the qualification level. Shortlisting will be done based on marks secured in the qualifying examination followed by document verification.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) from 04 April 2025 to 20 April 2025. Applicants must ensure that they meet the eligibility conditions and must not have previously undergone apprenticeship or hold 1 year of experience. Details regarding eligibility, application steps and selection are provided below.
Important Dates:
Notification Date: 04 April 2025
Start Date of Application: 04 April 2025
Last Date for Enrollment on Portal: 20 April 2025
Last Date for Application Submission: 20 April 2025
Vacancy Details of DRDO ARDE 2025:
ARDE has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions:
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice (Computer Engineering)
No. of Posts: 03
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice (Aero Engineering)
No. of Posts: 01
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice (Electrical Engineering)
No. of Posts: 02
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical Engineering)
No. of Posts: 11
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Telecommunication)
No. of Posts: 09
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice (Metallurgy Engineering)
No. of Posts: 01
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice (Instrumentation Engineering)
No. of Posts: 03
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice (MBA/M.Sc in HR or Data Analytics)
No. of Posts: 02
Post Name: Diploma Apprentice (Computer Engineering)
No. of Posts: 02
Post Name: Diploma Apprentice (Electrical Engineering)
No. of Posts: 02
Post Name: Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical Engineering)
No. of Posts: 10
Post Name: Diploma Apprentice (Electronics & Telecommunication)
No. of Posts: 03
Post Name: Diploma Apprentice (Metallurgy Engineering)
No. of Posts: 01
Eligibility Criteria of Apprentice Posts:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates applying for Graduate Apprentice must hold a full-time Engineering Degree or MBA/MSc in relevant fields from a recognized Indian University/Institute. For Diploma Apprentice, a full-time Diploma in Engineering from a recognized State Technical Board or Indian University is required.
Age Limit: The notification does not specify an age limit, but candidates must meet the graduation year condition (passed after 2021) and should not have undergone previous apprenticeship training or hold more than one year of work experience.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in by selecting “Armament Research and Development Establishment” or WMHPUC000042 under the establishment section.
Selection Process:
Selection will be done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying degree or diploma. A merit list will be prepared for each category. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, medical exam, and police verification. Final selection is subject to these verifications.
DRDO ARDE Official Notification:
To get complete information about the recruitment process, candidates can download the official ARDE Notification PDF using the official website of NATS portal. It includes all details related to the posts, qualifications, application steps, and other terms.
Official Notification PDF
FAQs:
Q1. What is the last date for the application process?
Ans. The last date to apply is 20 April 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in the DRDO ARDE Apprentice Notification?
Ans. There are 50 total vacancies.
Q3. What is the minimum and maximum age limit?
Ans. No specific age is mentioned. Candidates must have passed after 2021 and should not have prior apprenticeship or 1+ year of experience.
Q4. What is the salary or pay scale for these posts?
Ans. Graduate Apprentices get ₹15,000/month and Diploma Apprentices get ₹14,000/month.