DRDO NSTL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), DRDO has announced a notification for the Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There are 42 vacancies available for the Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentice positions. Candidates with the qualification of B.E / B.Tech / Diploma / ITI (passed in 2023, 2024, 2025) are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 04 May 2026 to 25 May 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for NSTL Apprentice vacancies are explained below.
Positions:
Graduate Apprentice
Diploma Apprentice
ITI Apprentice
Job Location: NSTL, Vigyan Nagar Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Stipend: As per Government norms
Qualification:
- B.E / B.Tech – Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical
- Diploma – Computer Science, EEE, Mechanical, Electronics & Instrumentation, DCCP
- ITI – Photographer / Digital Photographer, Electrician, Electronics, Fitter, Diesel / Motor Mechanic, COPA, Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant
- Candidates must have passed in 2023, 2024 or 2025.
Total Vacancies: 42 Posts
- Graduate Apprentice – 10 Posts
- Diploma Apprentice – 10 Posts
- ITI Apprentice – 22 Posts
Age Limit: Minimum – 18 Years
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on Academic Merit / Written Test / Interview (as applicable)
- Document Verification
Important Dates
- Application Start Date – 04 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply – 25 May 2026
How to Apply
All interested and eligible candidates must register on NATS (for Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS (for ITI) portal and send the filled application form along with required documents to the official email ID on or before 25 May 2026.
Email ID: admin2.dept.nstl@gov.in
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