DRDO (RCI) Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), has announced an apprenticeship recruitment drive for the year 2026. This notification invites applications for a total of 195 apprentice positions, including Graduate, Technician, and Trade (ITI) apprentices. The recruitment is based in Hyderabad and is open to candidates who have completed their respective degrees, diplomas, or ITI certifications between 2022 and 2026 with a minimum of 70% marks or a CGPA of 7.5 or higher. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age as of September 1, 2026, to be eligible for consideration. The selection process involves an evaluation of academic merit, followed by an interview and document verification. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to review the official notification on the DRDO website before applying through the designated government portals. Applications must be submitted online by the specified deadline of November 8, 2026. There is no application fee for any category of candidates for this recruitment.