DRDO NSTL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: DRDO Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) has announced a notification for the Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, and ITI Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There are 42 vacancies available for the Apprentice positions. Candidates with the qualification of B.E / B.Tech / Diploma / ITI are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online within 15 days from the date of advertisement publication. The detailed eligibility and selection process for DRDO NSTL Apprentice vacancies are explained below.
Position:
Graduate Apprentice
Diploma Apprentice
ITI Apprentice
Job Location: Visakhapatnam – Andhra Pradesh
Stipend: Stipend will be paid as per Government norms.
Qualification:
Graduate Apprentice:
- B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Diploma Apprentice:
- Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, DCCP
ITI Apprentice:
- ITI in Photographer / Digital Photographer, Electrician, Electronics, Fitter, Diesel / Motor Mechanic, COPA, Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant
Candidates passed in 2023 / 2024 / 2025 are eligible.
Total Vacancies: 42 Posts
- Graduate Apprentice – 10 Posts
- Diploma Apprentice – 10 Posts
- ITI Apprentice – 22 Posts
Age Limit:
- Minimum – 18 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules.
Selection Process
- Academic Merit
- Written Test / Interview (if required)
- Document Verification
Important Dates
- Notification Date – 17 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply – Within 15 days from the date of advertisement publication
How to Apply:
All interested and eligible candidates must register on the NATS/NAPS portal and send the scanned application form along with required documents to the official email ID on or before the last date.
Email ID: admin2.dept.nstl@gov.in
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