DRDO RCI Hyderabad Recruitment 2025: Online Application for 195 Apprentice Positions

RCI DRDO Recruitment 2025 Notification for 150 Apprentice Positions for Fresh ITI, Diploma, and Graduate Candidates: The Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad, a leading laboratory of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO, is inviting online applications from talented and young Indian Nationals for the recruitment of Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Trade Apprentice across various fields for a duration of one year under the Apprentices Act of 1961, as amended in 1961, 1973, 1992, and 2019. The deadline for online application registration for RCI DRDO Apprentice 2025-26 is 25th October 2025.

DRDO RCI Hyderabad Recruitment 2025 – 195 Apprentice Vacancies

Advertisement Notification No. RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26

Name of the Post	No of Vacancies
Graduate Apprentice	40
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	20
Trade Apprentice (ITI Pass Out)	135

How to Apply:

• It is mandatory for B.E / B.Tech / Diploma candidates to register on nats.education.gov.in, and for ITI trade apprentices to register on www.apprenticeshipindia.org.
• Only those candidates who have successfully completed their qualifying examinations (Graduate, Diploma, and ITI trade apprentices in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) as regular candidates are eligible to apply.
• The deadline for submitting online applications is 25/10/2025.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Graduate Apprentice: Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology in [Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering], Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science.
• Technician Apprentice: Diploma in [Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering].
• Trade Apprentice: ITI graduates (affiliated with NCVT / SCVT) in [Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Library Assistant and COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant)].
• Only regular candidates who have successfully completed their qualifying examinations (Graduate, Diploma, and ITI trade apprentices in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with a minimum percentage of 70% or higher) are eligible to apply.

Age Limit:

• Candidate should not be less than 18 years of age as on 1st September 2025.

Salary:

• Graduate Apprentice: Rs.9000/- per month.
• Technician Apprentice: Rs.8000/- per month
• Trade Apprentice: As per Govt. Norms.

Selection Process:

• Selection will be made on the basis of Academic Merit / Written Test / Interview as required.
• Documents Verification.

Important Links:

RCI ITI Apprentice Online Application	Click Here
RCI Graduate / Technician Online Application	Click Here
DRDO RCI Apprentice Notification 2025	Click Here

Important Dates:

Opening date for Notification	25/09/2025
Last date for submission of Online Application	25/10/2025
Tentative date of Selection	to be notified