Looking to kickstart your professional journey with a prestigious organization like DRDO? Here’s your chance! The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the notification GTRE/HRD/026/2025-26, inviting online applications for Apprentice Training for the year 2025-26.
With over 150 apprenticeship opportunities available across Engineering, Non-Engineering, Diploma, and ITI trades, this is a golden opportunity for recent graduates and diploma holders to gain hands-on experience with India’s elite defense research organization.
🔔 Application Deadline: 08 May 2025
🌐 Apply Online via:
📋 DRDO GTRE Recruitment 2025 – Overview Table
🔖 Category | 📌 Details |
---|---|
🏢 Organization | Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO |
📄 Advt No. | GTRE/HRD/026/2025-26 |
📅 Notification Date | 07 April 2025 |
📌 Apprenticeship Year | 2025–2026 |
🧑🎓 Posts | Graduate, Diploma, ITI Apprentices |
📊 Total Vacancies | 150+ |
📍 Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
🌐 Application Mode | Online & Offline |
📧 Email ID | hrd.gtre@gov.in |
☎️ Contact | 080-25040894 / 25040895 |
📆 Important Dates – DRDO GTRE Apprenticeship 2025
📅 Event | 🕒 Date (Tentative) |
---|---|
🟢 Application Start Date | 09 April 2025 |
🔴 Last Date to Apply | 08 May 2025 |
📋 Shortlist Publication | 23 May 2025 |
✅ Acceptance Deadline | 06 June 2025 |
📞 Candidate Interaction | From 13 June 2025 |
📢 Final Selection List | 20 June 2025 |
🏢 Joining Date | From 07 July 2025 |
🧑🏫 Vacancy Details – Stream-wise Breakdown
🎓 Graduate Apprentices (Engineering – 75 Vacancies)
Discipline | Vacancies |
---|---|
Mechanical / Production / Industrial | 30 |
Aeronautical / Aerospace | 15 |
Electronics, ECE, E&I, Telecom | 10 |
Computer Science / IT | 15 |
Metallurgy / Material Science | 04 |
Civil Engineering | 01 |
📘 Graduate Apprentices (Non-Engineering – 30 Vacancies)
Stream | Vacancies |
---|---|
B.Com | 10 |
B.Sc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry/CS) | 05 |
B.A (Finance/Banking) | 05 |
BCA | 05 |
BBA | 05 |
📗 Diploma Apprentices – 20 Vacancies
Discipline | Vacancies |
---|---|
Mechanical / Production / Tool Design | 10 |
Electronics & Allied Branches | 07 |
Computer Networking / CS | 03 |
🛠️ ITI Trade Apprentices – 25 Vacancies
Trade | Vacancies |
---|---|
COPA | 08 |
Fitter | 04 |
Turner | 03 |
Electrician | 03 |
Machinist | 03 |
Welder | 02 |
Sheet Metal Worker | 02 |
💰 Stipend Details
Category | Monthly Stipend |
---|---|
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering / Non-Engg.) | ₹9,000/- |
Diploma Apprentice | ₹8,000/- |
ITI Apprentice | ₹7,000/- |
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
-
Age Limit: 18 to 27 years (as on 08 May 2025)
(Relaxation as per Govt. rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) -
Qualification:
-
Engineering/Diploma: Recognized degree/diploma in relevant discipline
-
ITI: Two-year vocational certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
-
Non-Engg: UG Degree in specified stream
-
⛔ Not Eligible:
-
Candidates with qualifications higher than the required
-
Candidates who’ve already completed any apprenticeship
-
Those with more than 1-year work experience
🛠️ Selection Process
🎯 Merit-Based Shortlisting – Based on academic performance
📩 Final list will be notified on DRDO website
📌 How to Apply for DRDO GTRE Apprentice 2025
✅ Online Method:
-
Graduate/Diploma: https://nats.education.gov.in
-
ITI Trades: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
📨 Offline Method:
Send scanned or physical copy of the application form along with documents to:
The Director
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO
Post Box No. 9302, C.V. Raman Nagar
BENGALURU – 560093
✉️ Email: hrd.gtre@gov.in
📄 Documents Required
-
10th & 12th Marksheets
-
Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate & Marksheets
-
Aadhaar ID
-
Caste/PwD/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
-
Police Verification Certificate
-
NATS / NCVT Registration Certificate
-
Bank Passbook copy
-
2 Passport-sized Photos
-
Medical Fitness Certificate
🔗 Important Links
Action | Link |
---|---|
📄 Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
🌐 NATS Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
🌐 Apprenticeship India (ITI) | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
📧 Contact Email | hrd.gtre@gov.in |
☎️ Helpline Numbers | 080-25040894 / 895 |
About the Author

Babu Rakhla
Dedicated educator and content creator passionate about empowering students with knowledge and resources for success in their academic pursuits.
Follow on Facebook
Be the first to comment!