HEMRL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026: High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, has officially released the recruitment advertisement for 50 Graduate Apprentices. Eligible candidates can submit their applications offline, with the last date for receipt of application being 28 August 2026.
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This engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 offers a valuable one-year technical/graduate training opportunity at HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pune. Candidates seeking apprenticeship training in a premier DRDO establishment should carefully verify all eligibility conditions, discipline-wise seat distribution, and document requirements before submitting their application offline.
HEMRL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) |
|---|---|
| Department Name | DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | HEMRL/HRD/APPRENTICE/2026-27/01 |
| Total Vacancy | 50 Posts |
| Notification Date | 2026 |
| Category | HEMRL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 28 August 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Offline only |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The minimum age for HEMRL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is not less than 18 years. Maximum age and age relaxation will be applicable as per the Apprentices Act 1961, Apprentice Rules 1992, and NATS 2.0 Guidelines.
Only candidates who have passed their qualifying examination in the last five years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026) as regular candidates are eligible to apply. Candidates with higher qualifications than specified, or those who have already undergone apprenticeship training or gained one year or more of job experience after attaining the essential qualification, are NOT eligible.
| Post Name (Graduate Apprentice — General Stream) | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology | 10 | B.E / B.Tech |
| Mechanical Engineering | 08 | B.E / B.Tech |
| Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering | 02 | B.E / B.Tech |
| Computer & Information Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Science | 05 | B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc |
| Electrical / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering | 02 | B.E / B.Tech |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 03 | B.E / B.Tech |
| Civil Engineering | 02 | B.E / B.Tech |
| Chemistry | 09 | B.Sc |
| Arts | 03 | B.A. |
| Commerce | 03 | B.Com |
| Library Science | 02 | BLIS |
| Business Administration | 01 | BBA |
| Total Vacancies | 50 | — |
Stipend: Rs. 15,000/- per month for all disciplines.
Category-wise (General/SC/ST/OBC) seat allocation will be done as per prevalent rules.
Eligibility Conditions
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Educational qualification must be as per the table above, from a recognised Board/University.
- Candidates whose qualifying exam results have not been declared as on the last date of submission are NOT eligible.
- PwBD candidates are eligible only for trades designated under the Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
- Candidates must ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions before applying.
HEMRL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for HEMRL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Shortlisting on the basis of academic merit / written test / interview / walk-in interview, or a combination thereof, based on vacancies available in various disciplines
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate verification (issued by an authorised Medical Officer of a Government Hospital)
HEMRL reserves the right to adopt its own shortlisting criteria and is not obliged to shortlist every candidate who meets the minimum requirement. The Director, HEMRL also reserves the right to increase, decrease, or withdraw the vacancies/advertisement without assigning any reason.
How to Apply for HEMRL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for HEMRL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal first, as a degree candidate.
- Download and fill the application form available at drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies.
- Only offline applications will be accepted — online submissions are not entertained for this recruitment.
- Attach mark sheets and certificates (original or provisional) from 10th up to the minimum educational qualification, Aadhaar/Photo ID and address proof, two recent passport-size colour photographs (6×7), and category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS), if applicable.
- Send the ink-signed printout of the completed application, along with self-attested photocopies of all documents, to the postal address given below before the last date.
Postal Address for Application
The Director, HEMRL, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune – 411021 (Kind Attention: HRD, HEMRL, Pune)
Documents Required at the Time of Document Verification
- Ink-signed printout of the application
- NATS 2.0 profile signed copy
- Mark sheets & certificates (10th to highest qualification) — original with one self-attested photocopy
- Aadhaar Card/Photo ID and Address Proof
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs (6×7)
- SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD & EWS certificates, if applicable
Important Links
| HEMRL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
|---|---|
| NATS 2.0 Portal Registration | NATS 2.0 |
| HEMRL/DRDO Official Website | drdo.gov.in |