DRDO NSTL Apprentice Recruitment 2026, Apply Online For Graduate Diploma ITI Training

AhmadJunaidJobsMay 6, 2026358 Views

Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam under DRDO has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for Apprenticeship Training posts. A total of 42 vacancies are available for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI candidates.

The apprenticeship training will be for a period of one year under the Apprentice Act. Candidates who have completed their qualifications in 2023, 2024, or 2025 can apply online through the respective portals.

Overview of DRDO NSTL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Organisation	DRDO – Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL)
Advt No.	NSTL/APPRENTICESHIP/01/2026
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, ITI Apprentice
No. of Posts	42
Category	Govt
Type	Apprenticeship
Job Location	Visakhapatnam
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Academic Merit / Written Test / Interview

All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility, and other details.

Important Dates

Below is the table for the important dates.

Event	Date
Notification Date	17-04-2026
Last Date of Application	15 days from publication of advertisement

Vacancy Details of DRDO NSTL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Discipline/Trade	No. of Posts
Graduate Apprentice (B.E/B.Tech)	Mechanical, Computer Science, ECE, EEE	10
Diploma Apprentice	Computer Science, EEE, Mechanical, Electronics & Instrumentation, DCCP	10
ITI Apprentice	Photographer/Digital Photographer, Electrician, Electronics, Fitter, Diesel/Motor Mechanic, COPA, Stenographer	22

Eligibility Criteria of DRDO NSTL Apprentice Vacancies

Category	Education	Age Limit
Graduate Apprentice	B.E/B.Tech in relevant discipline	Minimum 18 years
Diploma Apprentice	Diploma in relevant discipline	Minimum 18 years
ITI Apprentice	ITI in relevant trade	Minimum 18 years

Additional Conditions:

Candidates must have passed in 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Only Indian nationals are eligible.
Candidates with postgraduate qualifications are not eligible.
Candidates with more than one year of work experience are not eligible.
Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship are not eligible.

Stipend Details

Stipend will be paid as per Government norms.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on Academic Merit, Written Test, or Interview.
Final selection is subject to document verification.

How to Apply

Candidates must register on the respective portals:
Graduate/Diploma: www.nats.education.gov.in
ITI: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Submit the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-A).
Send the scanned application along with required documents to email: admin2.dept.nstl@gov.in
Ensure all details are filled correctly before submission.