DRDO DMRL Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 80 ITI Apprentice Vacancies
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL)
Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)


80 Posts (ITI Apprentices in Various Trades)
DMRL/APP/2025-26
The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad – a premier laboratory under the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India – invites online applications for the engagement of 80 ITI Apprentices in various trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended in 2015 & 2019) for a training period of one year.
DMRL is renowned for developing advanced materials, innovative process technologies, and product engineering for modern defence applications. This apprenticeship offers fresh ITI graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading defence R&D establishment.
Application Begins: Already Started
Last Date to Apply: 30 August 2025
Admit Card: Not applicable (shortlisting and direct selection)
Examination Date: Not applicable (selection through merit as per rules)
Application Fee: No Fee for any category
Mode of Payment: Not applicable
| Trade Name / Pay Scale | Total Vacancy | Educational Qualification |
| Welder | 2 | ITI Pass in Welder trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
| Turner | 5 | ITI Pass in Turner trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
| Machinist | 10 | ITI Pass in Machinist trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
| Fitter | 12 | ITI Pass in Fitter trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
| Electronics | 6 | ITI Pass in Electronics trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
| Electrician | 12 | ITI Pass in Electrician trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 30 | ITI Pass in COPA trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
| Carpenter | 2 | ITI Pass in Carpenter trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
| Photographer | 1 | ITI Pass in Photographer trade from NCVT/SCVT (regular candidate only) |
Note:
Stipend
Selected candidates will receive a stipend as per the Apprenticeship Rules for the duration of one year.
The training period is one year from the execution of the contract.
No. Candidates with qualifications higher than ITI will not be considered.
No. Selection will be based purely on merit and eligibility verification.
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