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
🏢 OrganizationGas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO
📄 Advt No.GTRE/HRD/026/2025-26
📅 Notification Date07 April 2025
📌 Apprenticeship Year2025–2026
🧑‍🎓 PostsGraduate, Diploma, ITI Apprentices
📊 Total Vacancies150+
📍 LocationBengaluru, Karnataka
🌐 Application ModeOnline & Offline
📧 Email IDhrd.gtre@gov.in
☎️ Contact080-25040894 / 25040895

📆 Important Dates – DRDO GTRE Apprenticeship 2025

📅 Event🕒 Date (Tentative)
🟢 Application Start Date09 April 2025
🔴 Last Date to Apply08 May 2025
📋 Shortlist Publication23 May 2025
✅ Acceptance Deadline06 June 2025
📞 Candidate InteractionFrom 13 June 2025
📢 Final Selection List20 June 2025
🏢 Joining DateFrom 07 July 2025

🧑‍🏫 Vacancy Details – Stream-wise Breakdown

🎓 Graduate Apprentices (Engineering – 75 Vacancies)

DisciplineVacancies
Mechanical / Production / Industrial30
Aeronautical / Aerospace15
Electronics, ECE, E&I, Telecom10
Computer Science / IT15
Metallurgy / Material Science04
Civil Engineering01

📘 Graduate Apprentices (Non-Engineering – 30 Vacancies)

StreamVacancies
B.Com10
B.Sc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry/CS)05
B.A (Finance/Banking)05
BCA05
BBA05

📗 Diploma Apprentices – 20 Vacancies

DisciplineVacancies
Mechanical / Production / Tool Design10
Electronics & Allied Branches07
Computer Networking / CS03

🛠️ ITI Trade Apprentices – 25 Vacancies

TradeVacancies
COPA08
Fitter04
Turner03
Electrician03
Machinist03
Welder02
Sheet Metal Worker02

💰 Stipend Details

CategoryMonthly 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:

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    • Engineering/Diploma: Recognized degree/diploma in relevant discipline

    • ITI: Two-year vocational certificate (NCVT/SCVT)

    • Non-Engg: UG Degree in specified stream

⛔ Not Eligible:

🛠️ 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:

📨 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

🔗 Important Links

ActionLink
📄 Download Notification PDFClick Here
🌐 NATS Portalnats.education.gov.in
🌐 Apprenticeship India (ITI)apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
📧 Contact Emailhrd.gtre@gov.in
☎️ Helpline Numbers080-25040894 / 895


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