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| DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 41 ITI Posts | Apply by Post before 21 August 2026 |
🔬 DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Delhi has released Advertisement No. 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02 for engagement of Apprentices at SSPL, Delhi.
According to the official notification, 41 ITI Apprentice vacancies are available. The recruitment also includes Diploma and Graduate Apprentice categories, but the notification does not mention a separate number of vacancies for these two categories.
Eligible candidates with 10th First Division and ITI First Division in the prescribed trades can apply. The completed application form along with self-attested documents must be sent by post to SSPL, Delhi, on or before 21 August 2026.
📌 Recruitment Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Laboratory | Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL) |
| Location | Timarpur, Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02 |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| ITI Vacancies | 41 Posts |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Application Mode | Offline / By Post |
| Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Stipend | As per rules |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 21 August 2026 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
The completed application form and relevant documents must reach Director, SSPL, Kind Attention: HRD, DRDO Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054 on or before 21 August 2026.
🔧 ITI Trade-wise Vacancy Details
This is the ITI-specific vacancy table from the official notification.
| ITI Trade | Total ITI Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | Included |
| Electronics Mechanic | Included |
| Electrician | Included |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | Included |
| Machinist | Included |
| Carpenter | Included |
| Total ITI Apprentice Vacancies | 41 Posts |
Important Note
The official notification gives 41 as the total number of ITI Apprentice vacancies, but it does not provide a trade-wise numerical breakup for Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Machinist and Carpenter. Therefore, individual trade numbers should not be assumed.
🎓 ITI Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the ITI Apprentice category must have:
- 10th Pass with First Division
-
ITI with First Division in one of the prescribed trades:
- Fitter
- Electronics Mechanic
- Electrician
- COPA
- Machinist
- Carpenter
🎓 Diploma Apprentice Eligibility
For the Diploma Apprentice category, candidates must have:
- 10th with First Division
- Diploma with First Division
-
Diploma in:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Electronics
- Instrumentation
- Computer Science
The notification does not specify a separate number of Diploma Apprentice seats.
🎓 Graduate Apprentice Eligibility
For Graduate Apprentice positions, candidates must possess a regular First Division graduation degree in the prescribed disciplines.
Eligible qualifications include:
General Graduation
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- B.A.
- B.Com.
Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication Engineering
- VLSI
- Chemical Engineering
The degree must be from a recognized University/Institution.
📋 Passing Year Eligibility
Candidates who passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
Candidates who passed the qualifying examination before 2022 are not eligible.
The notification also specifies that candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible to apply.
🌐 Registration Requirement
For ITI Candidates
ITI candidates must register their names on the Apprenticeship India portal.
Candidates who are not registered are likely to be rejected.
For Diploma & Graduate Candidates
Diploma and Graduate candidates must register on the NATS portal.
Non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected.
💰 Stipend
The notification states:
Stipend: As per rules.
No specific monthly stipend amount is mentioned in the advertisement, so no fixed ₹ amount should be assumed.
⏳ Training Duration
The apprenticeship training period will be 12 months, starting from execution of the Apprenticeship Contract.
📝 How to Apply
Unlike many online apprentice recruitments, the DRDO SSPL notification requires the application to be submitted by post.
🔗 Important Links-
- Notification Link – Click Here
- Official Website – Click Here
*Notes
Before applying for Apprentice Jobs, Registration in Apprentice Portal is necessary.
Step-by-Step Process
- Download the official application form.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Mention your educational qualifications and passing year.
- Enter your NATS/NAPS Enrolment Number.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Sign the application form.
- Send the completed application by post to:
Director, SSPL
Kind Attention: HRD
SSPL, DRDO
Lucknow Road, Timarpur
Delhi – 110054
- The application must reach the above address on or before 21 August 2026.
📄 Documents Required
Candidates should attach relevant documents as required by the notification, including:
- Educational qualification certificates
- 10th certificate/marksheet
- ITI/Diploma/Degree certificate
- NATS/NAPS enrolment proof
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Other relevant supporting documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
The application form specifically asks candidates to attach proof of NATS/NAPS enrolment and relevant documents.
🏢 Training Location
The apprenticeship training will be conducted at:
Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), DRDO
Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.
⚠️ Important Points
- The ITI vacancy count is 41.
- The number of apprentices may vary depending on laboratory requirements.
- SSPL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship seats.
- No Government quarters, hostel accommodation or transport will be provided during training.
- Selected candidates have to submit a Police Verification Certificate after joining.
- Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment at SSPL/DRDO.
- All correspondence, including the offer letter if selected, will be through email.
💳 Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates should therefore follow the official notification and application instructions rather than assuming a fee amount.
✅ Selection & Verification
The notification states that credentials of selected candidates will be verified before creation of the apprenticeship contract.
Candidates must fulfill the prescribed qualification and eligibility requirements. Any deviation or non-conformity with the required qualification can lead to rejection.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many ITI vacancies are available in DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
41 ITI Apprentice vacancies are mentioned in the official notification.
Q2. Which ITI trades are eligible?
The prescribed trades are Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Machinist and Carpenter.
Q3. What is the qualification for ITI Apprentice?
Candidates need 10th with First Division and ITI with First Division in the relevant prescribed trade.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
The completed application must reach SSPL, Delhi on or before 21 August 2026.
Q5. Is the application online?
No. The completed application form and self-attested documents have to be sent by post to SSPL, Timarpur, Delhi.
Q6. What is the apprenticeship duration?
The training period is 12 months.
Q7. What is the stipend?
The notification states “Stipend: As per rules” and does not provide a fixed monthly amount.
Q8. Which passing years are eligible?
Candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
🔗 Important Links
Official DRDO SSPL Apprentice Notification:
Download Official Notification PDF
Official DRDO Vacancies Page:
DRDO Official Vacancies
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