DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 41 ITI, Diploma, Graduate Apprentice Posts

SSPL has released a combined 41 vacancies across three apprenticeship categories. The exact number of vacancies for each individual category is not specified in the notification - it may vary depending on the laboratory's requirement. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories will apply as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act 1961, Apprentice Rules 1992, and the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules 2015. Category-wise vacancy break-up is not specified in the notification.

Candidates who have passed their B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/ITI/B.A./B.Com degree in the year 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates who passed the qualifying examination earlier than 2022 are not eligible. Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible to apply. Diploma and Graduate candidates must have registered their names at https://nats.education.gov.in ; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected. ITI candidates must have registered their names at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in ; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected. Age limit is not specified in the notification.

Stipend for all three apprenticeship categories (ITI, Diploma, Graduate Apprentice) is as per rules . The notification does not specify an exact stipend amount.

Not specified in the notification.

The notification does not specify a written test, interview or a detailed merit-list procedure. It states that verification of credentials will be carried out for selected candidates prior to creation of the apprenticeship contract, and that any deviation or non-conformity with the desired qualification will lead to summary rejection of candidature. Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate after joining. The exact basis on which candidates are shortlisted/selected (e.g. merit percentage) is not specified in the notification.