ADVERTISEMENT NO: GTRE/HRD/026/2025-26
Graduate, Diploma, ITI Opportunities at DRDO
GTRE Apprentice: Details
| Field | Details |
| Registration Last Date | 08 May 2025 (Tentative) |
| Qualification | Graduate (B.E./B.Tech, B.Com, B.Sc., B.A., BCA, BBA), Diploma, ITI in specified disciplines |
| Age Limit | 18-27 years as on 08/05/2025; Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per Govt. rules |
| Stipend | Graduate: ₹9,000/month; Diploma: ₹8,000/month; ITI: ₹7,000/month |
| Seva Nidhi | Not applicable (Training program) |
| Insurance | As per Apprenticeship Act norms |
| Marital Status | Not specified |
| Exam Fee | None |
Table of Contents
Recruitment Board Overview
The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a flagship laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, is calling for applications to fill 150 GTRE Apprentice Trainee positions in Bengaluru for the 2025-26 financial year. This recruitment, aligned with the Apprentices Act, 1961, targets fresh talent for Graduate Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Graduate Non-Engineering (B.Com, B.Sc., B.A., BCA, BBA), Diploma, and ITI programs.
With 75 Graduate Engineering, 30 Graduate Non-Engineering, 20 Diploma, and 25 ITI vacancies, It offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge gas turbine technology for India’s defence sector. The selection process is merit-based, relying on academic performance and document verification, with no job guarantee post-training. For expert application tips and career guidance, explore infrontjob.com, your go-to platform for government job opportunities.
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Job Brief Information
- Post: Apprentice Trainees (Graduate Engineering, Graduate Non-Engineering, Diploma, ITI)
- Role: Trainees will gain hands-on experience in designing, testing, and developing gas turbine systems, contributing to DRDO’s defence projects. Roles vary from engineering design (Mechanical, Aeronautical) to administrative tasks (B.Com, BBA) and technical trades (ITI Fitter, COPA).
- Qualifications: Graduate Engineering (B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Aeronautical, ECE, CSE, etc., 2021-2025 pass-outs); Graduate Non-Engineering (B.Com, B.Sc., B.A., BCA, BBA); Diploma (Mechanical, ECE, CSE); ITI (Machinist, Fitter, COPA, etc., NCVT/SCVT). Candidates with higher qualifications, prior apprenticeships, or over one year of work experience are ineligible. A medical fitness certificate from a government hospital is mandatory.
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (No accommodation provided).
- Application Deadline: Apply online by 08 May 2025 (tentative) via https://nats.education.gov.in (Graduate/Diploma) or https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (ITI).
- Why You Should Apply: This prestigious DRDO training enhances technical and professional skills, offering a career boost in defence R&D. Visit infrontjob.com for detailed guides on applying and succeeding in such programs.
Job Post Details
| Field | Details |
| Name of the Post | Apprentice Trainees (Graduate, Diploma, ITI) |
| Total Vacancy | 150 (75 Graduate Engg., 30 Non-Engg., 20 Diploma, 25 ITI) |
| Qualifications | B.E./B.Tech, B.Com/B.Sc./B.A./BCA/BBA, Diploma, ITI (2021-2025) |
| Age Criteria | 18-27 years; Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD |
| Stipend | ₹7,000-₹9,000/month |
Selection Process
| Stage | Timeline |
| Application Window | 09 Apr – 08 May 2025 (Tentative) |
| Shortlisting | By 23 May 2025 (Tentative, academic merit) |
| Candidate Acceptance | By 06 Jun 2025 (Tentative) |
| Interaction/Verification | 13 Jun 2025 onwards (Tentative) |
| Final Selection | By 20 Jun 2025 (Tentative, via DRDO website/email) |
| Joining | 07 Jul 2025 onwards (Tentative) |
Note: Dates are tentative; check infrontjob.com or DRDO website for updates.
Eligibility Criteria
| Field | Details |
| Qualifications | Graduate (Engg./Non-Engg.), Diploma, ITI from recognized institutions |
| Minimum Marks | Not specified; degree/diploma/certificate required |
| Physical Standards | Medical fitness certificate from Government hospital |
| Age Limit | 18-27 years as on 08/05/2025; Relaxations for reserved categories |
| Total Vacancy | 150 |
How To Apply
- Visit Click Here (Graduate/Diploma) or Click Here (ITI)
- Register and fill the application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned documents (10th/12th certificates, degree/diploma/ITI marksheets, caste/PwD certificate, Aadhaar, medical fitness certificate).
- Submit and download confirmation.
- Alternatively, send offline applications to: The Director, GTRE, Post Box No. 9302, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560093, or email to hrd.gtre@gov.in
- Get expert application tips at infrontjob.com.
