SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Golden Opportunity for ITI, Diploma & Graduates
SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | DRDO | 33 Vacancies | Apply Within 15 Days
By Sarkari Naukri Front | Post Published on 2 January 2026 | Post Updated on 2 January 2026
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Total Vacancies
33 Apprentices (Tentative)
Vacancies may increase or decrease as per SSPL requirements.
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Short Description: SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Delhi, under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released a powerful SSPL apprenticeship notification for 2026. This recruitment drive invites ITI, Diploma, and Graduate candidates for 12 months of paid apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates who passed their qualifying examinations between 2021 and 2025 can apply online.
This is a career-boosting opportunity for young technical and science graduates to gain hands-on experience in a premier defence research laboratory.
The DRDO SSPL under the Ministry of Civil Defence has invited applications for powerful apprenticeship notification 2026. Detailed eligibility, terms of reference, and application instructions are available in the Official Notification PDF .
📅 Important Dates and Application Fee
Important Dates
- Application Begins: Date of publication of advertisement
- Last Date to Apply: Within 15 days from publication
- Admit Card: Not Applicable
- Examination/Interview Date: Will be informed via email
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹0
- SC / ST / PH / Women: ₹0
- Mode of Payment: Not Applicable (No fee)
📊 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Qualification Details
💰 Stipend
| Post Name / Pay Scale | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
| ITI Apprentice | 33 | ITI (First Division) in Fitter / Electronics Mechanic / Electrician / Machinist / COPA + 10th (First Division) |
| Diploma Apprentice | Diploma (First Division) in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Computer Science + 10th | |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.Sc. (First Division) in Physics/Chemistry/Math/Computer Science OR B.E./B.Tech. (First Division) in relevant engineering disciplines |
- As per Apprenticeship Rules (Govt. of India norms)
The number of vacancies may vary depending on the requirement.
📌 Note
Age Limit
- As per the Apprentices Act, 1961
Age Relaxation
- Applicable for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / EWS candidates as per Government rules
Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation
- As on the last date of application
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step): SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Ensure eligibility as per the qualification and passing year
- Mandatory Registration
- ITI Candidates: Register at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Diploma/Graduate Candidates: Register at nats.education.gov.in
- Fill out the Google Application Form provided in the notification
- Submit the form within 15 days
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for the SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 reference
⚠️ Non-registered candidates will be rejected automatically.
📂 Documents Required: SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificates
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- NATS/Apprenticeship India Registration Proof
- Police Verification Certificate (after selection)
🎯 Selection Process
- Written Test / Interview (as decided by SSPL)
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via registered email
- Final selection subject to document verification
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Apprenticeship duration is 12 months
- No guarantee of employment after training
- No TA/DA will be paid
- No hostel, transport, or accommodation will be provided
- Any false information will lead to disqualification
- Legal jurisdiction: Delhi High Court
- SSPL reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is this a permanent job at DRDO?
No. This is a one-year apprenticeship training only.
Q2. Can candidates who passed before 2021 apply?
No. Only candidates who passed between 2021 and 2025 are eligible.
Q3. Is there any application fee?
No. Application is completely free.