DRDO DESIDOC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 20 Vacancies Open for Library Science, Computer Science & Photography

There are three disciplines open for apprenticeship engagement. Library & Information Science carries the largest share with 16 seats, while Computer Science and Photography/Videography each have 2 seats. The organisation reserves the right to revise these numbers without notice. * Numbers may increase or decrease per organisational requirements.

Only candidates who completed their qualifying course in 2024 or 2025 are eligible. Candidates who passed before 2024 are not eligible. Candidates holding post-graduate qualifications are also not eligible to apply. Candidates who have already undergone training or have job experience of one year or more after completing their qualifying qualification are not eligible for engagement as apprentices under the Act. The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of written test/interview. Relaxation of five years is available for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates. Candidates who have previously been terminated from apprenticeship training at any organisation or institute are not eligible to apply. Before applying, every candidate must register on http://www.mhrdnats.gov.in or enrol on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at http://nats.education.gov.in . Applications from unregistered candidates are liable to be rejected.

Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend - ₹12,300 per month for graduates and B.E. holders, and ₹10,900 per month for diploma and ITI holders. This is not a salary; completion of training does not confer any right to employment or appointment in DESIDOC or DRDO.

Candidates will first be shortlisted on merit (percentage/marks in the essential qualification). Shortlisted candidates will then appear for a written test and/or interview . The selection mode may be modified based on organisational requirements. A Selection Board constituted by the Director, DESIDOC will scrutinise all applications and select candidates. Only selected candidates will be informed via offer letter or email. Shortlisted candidates must bring all original certificates at the time of document verification/interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending any stage of the selection process.

Selected candidates must execute a contract of apprenticeship for 12 months under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A medical fitness certificate must be submitted at the time of joining. No quarters, hostel accommodation, or transport will be provided by DESIDOC during the training period. Suppression of facts or submission of false information will lead to disqualification at any stage. Any attempt to influence the selection process will result in immediate cancellation of candidature.

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