DRDO Recruitment 2025 – The Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), Bengaluru, operating under the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), has announced the recruitment of Graduate and Diploma Apprentice Trainees for the financial year 2025–26.

As per the official notification, a total of 88 apprentice vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive, which includes 58 posts for Graduate Apprentices and 30 posts for Diploma Apprentices.

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights

  • Organization: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  • Establishment: Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), Bengaluru

  • Total Vacancies: 88

  • Posts: Graduate and Diploma Apprentice Trainees

  • Last Date to Apply: May 25, 2025

  • Application Mode: Online via NATS Portal

DRDO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF

The detailed advertisement containing eligibility criteria, application procedure, and other important details is available on the official DRDO website. Interested candidates are advised to read the notification thoroughly before applying.

Download the official notification here

Important Dates

  • Last Date to Submit Online Application: May 25, 2025

Vacancy Details: DRDO Apprentice 2025

Here is the breakdown of vacancies according to the type of apprenticeship:

Discipline Number of Posts
Graduate 58
Diploma 30
Total 88

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the academic requirements as mentioned below:

Discipline Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a recognized University or institution empowered by an Act of Parliament.
Diploma Apprentice Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Board of Technical Education or recognized by the State/Central Government.

Stipend Details

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend as per DRDO norms:

Discipline Stipend per Month
Graduate ₹9,000
Diploma ₹8,000

How to Apply for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Eligible candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in.

Steps to apply:

  1. Visit the NATS portal and complete the enrollment process.

  2. Search for the openings under “Graduate and Diploma Apprentices” for LRDE.

  3. Use the LRDE Establishment ID: SKABNC000060 to find the listings.

  4. Submit your application before the deadline.

Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for complete instructions and guidelines related to the application process.