DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 195 Graduate, Technician and Trade Posts
The Defence Research and Development Organisation is recruiting for 195 apprentice posts at RCI. The vacancies cover Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and Trade Apprentice (ITI) roles. Candidates holding the relevant degree, diploma or ITI qualification can apply under advertisement RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2027. The last date to submit applications is 1 November 2026.
- Vacancies
- 195
- Last date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Status
- 2 days left
Important dates
- Applications open
- 1 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply
- 1 Nov 2026
Age limit
18 years and above
Reckoned as on 1 Sep 2026.
Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as stated in the official notification.
Official links
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Posts and qualification
3 posts| Post | Qualification required | Age | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E. / B.Tech (Electronics and Communication / Instrumentation / Electrical / Computer Science / Mechanical / Chemical / Aeronautical / Civil) | 18+ yrs | 50 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | Diploma (Electronics and Communication / Instrumentation / Electrical / Computer Science / Mechanical / Chemical) | 18+ yrs | 30 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI, NCVT/SCVT) | ITI (Fitter / Welder / Turner / Machinist / Electrician / COPA) | 18+ yrs | 115 |
- Graduate Apprentice50 seats
- Qualification
- B.E. / B.Tech (Electronics and Communication / Instrumentation / Electrical / Computer Science / Mechanical / Chemical / Aeronautical / Civil)
- Age
- 18+ yrs
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma)30 seats
- Qualification
- Diploma (Electronics and Communication / Instrumentation / Electrical / Computer Science / Mechanical / Chemical)
- Age
- 18+ yrs
- Trade Apprentice (ITI, NCVT/SCVT)115 seats
- Qualification
- ITI (Fitter / Welder / Turner / Machinist / Electrician / COPA)
- Age
- 18+ yrs
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