DRDO-DIPR ITI Apprentice 2026 ITI Apprentices 13 Oct 2026 Apprenticeship

DRDO-DIPR ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

DRDO-DIPR ITI Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Category-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the DRDO-DIPR ITI Apprenticeship must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from an eligible institution under the applicable NCVET/NCVT or SCVT certification system.

Age Limit

The advertisement does not prescribe a single numerical upper-age limit. Candidates must satisfy the applicable minimum and maximum age conditions prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

Candidates should check their eligibility on the Apprenticeship Portal before submitting the application.

Apprenticeship Duration

The apprenticeship training period for eligible ITI pass-outs is 12 months.

The training period is intended to provide practical workplace training in the respective trade and is governed by the provisions of the Apprentices Act and applicable rules.

DRDO-DIPR Apprentice Stipend 2026

Apprenticeship Portal Registration

Candidates must register on the Apprenticeship India Portal before applying for the apprenticeship.

The establishment associated with this engagement is DIPR, Delhi. Candidates should search the establishment on the portal and apply for the trade for which they are eligible.

1. Visit the Apprenticeship India Portal.
2. Create your candidate account.
3. Complete your personal and educational profile.
4. Enter your ITI trade and certificate details.
5. Search for DIPR, Delhi.
6. Select the appropriate apprenticeship opportunity.
7. Submit the apprenticeship application.
8. Keep the registration/application details safely for future reference.

Selection Process

Candidates are considered on the basis of their qualifying ITI/trade examination marks. Depending on the number of applications received, DIPR may conduct an interaction or interview before preparing the final category-wise merit list.

1. Application and eligibility scrutiny
2. Shortlisting based on qualifying / ITI marks
3. Interaction / Interview, if required
4. Category-wise merit preparation
5. Document verification
6. Medical fitness / joining formalities
7. Online apprenticeship contract

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned for this apprenticeship engagement.

Important Dates

Training Location

The apprenticeship training will be conducted at:

Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR)
Lucknow Road, Timarpur
Delhi – 110054 

Facilities and Other Conditions

• No government accommodation is provided during the apprenticeship.
• No hostel facility is provided.
• No transport facility is provided by DIPR.
• Selected apprentices must execute the apprenticeship contract online.
• Original documents will be checked during joining/document verification.
• Applicable medical fitness requirements must be fulfilled.
• False information or suppression of facts can result in disqualification.
• The number of apprenticeship seats may be increased or decreased according to DIPR requirements.

Documents Required

• ITI certificate
• ITI marksheets
• 10th certificate / marksheet
• Date of birth proof
• Apprenticeship Portal registration details
• Caste certificate, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Identity proof
• Bank account details
• Aadhaar details
• Other documents specified by DIPR

How to Apply for DRDO-DIPR ITI Apprentice 2026

1. Visit the official Apprenticeship India Portal.
2. Register as an ITI apprentice candidate if you are not already registered.
3. Complete your candidate profile and upload the required information.
4. Search for DIPR, Delhi and the relevant ITI trade.
5. Apply for the apprenticeship opportunity through the portal.
6. Complete the prescribed application form and document submission process.
7. Where instructed by DIPR, send the completed application and documents to the prescribed email address.
8. Ensure that the application reaches DIPR before 13 October 2026.
9. Keep proof of application and registration for future reference.
10. Monitor your registered email/mobile number for further communication.

DRDO-DIPR ITI Apprentice 2026 – Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

DRDO-DIPR ITI Apprentice 2026 – Summary

DRDO-DIPR ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 24 one-year apprenticeship seats for ITI pass-out candidates in seven trades. The largest opportunity is COPA with 14 seats. Other trades include Steward, DTP Operator, Secretariat Assistant, Photographer, IT/IT ESM and Multimedia & Web Page Designer. The monthly stipend is ₹9,600 to ₹10,560, depending on the trade. The apprenticeship is based at DIPR, Timarpur, Delhi, and the last date to apply is 13 October 2026.

Official Source: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), Advertisement No. 0675/Apprentice/DIPR/Adm, published 22 September 2026.