To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- belong to the one of the below specified trade and possess the corresponding qualification:
| Trades | Qualification |
| Fitter | ITI pass in respective trades |
| Turner | |
| Machinist | |
| Machinist(Grinder) | |
| Carpenter | |
| Welder | |
| Electrician | |
| Diesel Mechanic | |
| Electronics Mechanic | |
| Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | |
| Painter | |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | |
| Foundryman |
- have passed the qualifying exam and been certified by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)
- not have undergone or are presently undergoing apprenticeship training in the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) or elsewhere
Note:- Reservations to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories are applicable as per the Apprentice Act.
The following candidates are ineligible for the apprenticeship training:-
- Candidates who have been terminated from apprenticeship training at DRDL.
- Candidates who are terminated two times from other establishments.
The selected trainees will undergo one year of apprenticeship training in their respective trades and will be provided with a stipend as per Government of India notifications.
Candidates must attach copies of the following documents along with the application form (Appendix A):-
- SSC certificate
- Class 10 certificate/marksheet
- ITI certificate and marksheet
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Self-attested passport-size photograph
Selected candidates are required to bring the above-mentioned documents along with the following at the time of joining:
- Medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner
- Police Verification Certificate,
- Original certificates of the below:
- SSC, and ITI
- Caste (if applicable)
- PwD (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Eligible candidates can apply for the apprenticeship by following the below-mentioned steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register‘ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Read the details carefully and download the application form.
Step 4: Fill the application in the prescribed format with all the required details including the contact number, attach copies of the necessary documents, and seal it in an enclosed envelope, clearly superscribing: “APPLICATION FOR ITI APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AT DRDL for the period 01-Apr-2024 to 31-Mar-2025.”
Step 4: Drop the sealed envelope in the provided box at DRDL Security Reception OR
Send the application through registered post to the following address:
The Director, DRDL, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad-500058
Attn: Chairman Selection & Screening Committee, ITI Apprenticeship Training