DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 77 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Posts

Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released the official DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 77 Apprentice vacancies. The recruitment includes Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentice posts across various engineering disciplines and trades. Eligible candidates with B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, B.Sc. with Library Science, or ITI qualifications can apply online through the NATS 2.0 or NAPS portal. This one-year apprenticeship offers valuable training in one of India’s leading defence research organizations.

Name of OrganizationDefence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), DRDO
Post NameGraduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Apprentice
EducationB.E./B.Tech, Diploma, B.Sc. & B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc., ITI (Post-wise)
Total Vacancies77
SalaryGraduate: Rs. 12,300; Diploma: Rs. 10,900; ITI: Rs. 10,560 per month
Age LimitMinimum 18 Years (Upper age limit as per Apprentices Act and Government rules)
Application FeeNil
Selection ProcessShortlisting, Written Test/Interview (if applicable), Document Verification, Apprenticeship Contract Approval
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationDehradun, Uttarakhand
Last Date To ApplyWithin 30 days from 23 June 2026 (Approximately 23 July 2026)

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Graduate Apprentice19B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with 60% marks; B.Sc. & B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. for Library Science
Diploma Apprentice8Diploma in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks
ITI Apprentice50ITI with NCVT/SCVT Certificate in the relevant trade

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official NATS 2.0 portal (for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices) or the NAPS portal (for ITI Apprentices).
  2. Complete the online registration and create your profile.
  3. Log in using your registered credentials.
  4. Search for the DRDO DEAL Apprentice notification using the prescribed establishment ID or code mentioned in the official notification.
  5. Select the relevant discipline or trade and complete the online application.
  6. Upload the required documents and verify all entered information.
  7. Submit the application before the closing date.
  8. Keep a copy of the submitted application and registration details for future reference.

Application form, details & registration

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