Integrated Test Range (ITR) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (60 Posts)

Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, a premier laboratory of DRDO, is recruiting 60 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices for a one‑year training programme.

Vacancies

60 posts in total: 30 Graduate Apprentices and 30 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices across various engineering disciplines.

Eligibility

• Graduate Apprentices: B.E./B.Tech, B.Lib.Sc, BBA or B.Com in any discipline.
• Technician Apprentices: Diploma in any engineering discipline.
• Age: Minimum 18 years.
• Year of passing: 2022‑2026.
• Registered with NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme).

Important Dates

• Advertisement released: 9 October 2026.
• Application period: 9 October – 2 November 2026.
• Last date to apply: 2 November 2026.
• Written test / interview dates: To be notified.

Application Fee

No fee is required.

Selection Process

• Written Test
• Personal Interview

1. Visit the official DRDO website www.drdo.gov.in and download the application form (Annexure‑A).
2. Fill the form in typewritten style, attach self‑attested photocopies of certificates, a recent passport‑size photograph and your NATS enrollment number.
3. Seal the envelope with the heading “Application for Apprenticeship Training: Category … & Subject/Discipline …”.
4. Send the sealed envelope by Speed Post/Registered Post to the Director Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha‑756025 on or before 2 November 2026.

Official links

• Official notification PDF: Download PDF (saved on our server)
• Official website: http://www.drdo.gov.in/