ADVERTISEMENT NO: ACEM/HRD/APPRENTICESHIP/2025-26 Registration Last Date: 15 June 2025 Name of the Posts: Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice
ADVERTISEMENT NO: ACEM/HRD/APPRENTICESHIP/2025-26
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Job Post Recruitment Board Overview – DRDO ACEM
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, owns the Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a top laboratory situated at Ambe Hill, Ojhar, Nasik. ACEM, a company that specialises in manufacturing composite propellants, is accepting applications for 41 apprenticeship opportunities under the Apprentices Act 1961 (as amended in 1973 and 2014) for the fiscal year 2025–2026.
Job Brief Information
Total Post:
- Graduate Apprentice
- Technician Apprentice
Job Post Details
| Field | Details |
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Stipend | ₹12,000/- (Graduate), ₹10,000/- (Technician) |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Location | ACEM, DRDO, Nasik |
| Notification Date | May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 June 2025 |
DRDO ACEM Apprentice Vacancy 2025
For a one-year training period, 41 apprenticeship opportunities in the Graduate and Technician categories are up for grabs with the DRDO ACEM Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Eligible candidates have a B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Com., BLIS, or diploma in a relevant discipline, such as commerce, physics, chemical, mechanical, electrical, computer science, or electronics. The monthly honorarium for chosen candidates will be ₹10,000 for technicians or ₹12,000 for graduates. Candidates must not have had any previous apprenticeship training, and the selection procedure will be determined by interview and/or merit. The application form and necessary documentation must be sent by email and Google Form by June 15, 2025, to all interested candidates.
Graduate Apprentice (Stipend: ₹12,000/- per month)
| Discipline | Qualification | Vacancies |
| Chemical Engineering / Technology | B.E./B.Tech | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | B.E./B.Tech | 5 |
| Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering | B.E./B.Tech | 2 |
| Computer & Information Science / Computer Engg / B.Sc (CS) | B.E./B.Tech / B.Sc | 2 |
| Electrical / Electrical & Instrumentation Engg | B.E./B.Tech | 3 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engg | B.E./B.Tech | 3 |
| Chemistry | B.Sc | 3 |
| Physics | B.Sc | 2 |
| Commerce | B.Com | 4 |
| Library Science | BLIS | 1 |
| Total | 30 |
Technician Apprentice (Stipend: ₹10,000/- per month)
| Discipline | Qualification | Vacancies |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | Diploma | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | Diploma | 2 |
| Electronics Engineering | Diploma | 2 |
| Computer Science / IT / Web Designing | Diploma | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
Number of Posts and Reservation
| Category | Vacancies |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 2 |
| OBC | 11 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess the prescribed Degree or Diploma in relevant disciplines.
Only those who have not undergone apprenticeship training previously or are not currently engaged in apprenticeship elsewhere are eligible.
The conversion formula for CGPA to percentage, as per university norms, must be attached.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit and/or interview, as determined by the Apprentice Selection Committee of ACEM.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| All Categories (Female) | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Not applicable |
How To Apply
- Step 1: Download the application form and fill it out by typing. Affix a passport-size photo and a signature.
- Step 2: Scan the filled form and all relevant documents (qualification certificates, CGPA conversion proof, etc.) into PDF format.
- Step 3: Send the scanned documents via email to: apprentice.acem@gov.in
- Step 4: Fill out the Google Form and upload the same set of documents:
Google Form
Note: No hard copy is required. All communication will be done via email. Ensure your email ID is valid and check your spam folders.
Official links
Notification – PDF
Apply Link
Apply Link – Google Form
Official links
Official Website – DRDO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DRDO ACEM Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
It is a recruitment drive for Graduate and Technician Apprentices for one-year training at ACEM, DRDO Nasik.
How many vacancies are available?
There are a total of 41 vacancies – 30 for Graduate Apprentices and 11 for Technician Apprentices.
What is the stipend amount?
₹12,000/- for Graduate Apprentices and ₹10,000/- for Technician Apprentices.
Who can apply?
Fill the typed application form, scan and email it to apprentice.acem@gov.in, and also fill out the Google Form link provided.
What is the last date to apply?
15 June 2025
Is there an exam or interview?
Selection will be based on merit and/or interview as per the discretion of the Apprentice Selection Committee.
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