The Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for ITI Apprentice Trainee posts through Notification No. CVRDE/ADMIN/2026-27. The selection for CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is entirely through a walk-in interview on 8 and 9 September 2026 at the CVRDE campus in Avadi, Chennai — there is no online application step. This recruitment suits ITI-qualified candidates who can travel to Chennai in person on the interview dates.
CVRDE is recruiting 93 ITI Apprentice Trainees across 18 trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A full trade-wise breakdown follows below. The place of posting is CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official CVRDE notification No. CVRDE/ADMIN/2026-27. The notice does not print a separate release date. Last verified: 2 September 2026.
CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai, is recruiting 93 ITI Apprentice Trainees across 18 trades under Notification No. CVRDE/ADMIN/2026-27. There is no online application — eligible candidates must attend a walk-in interview at the CVRDE campus in Avadi, Chennai, on 8 and 9 September 2026, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, carrying all required documents for verification. Selection is by shortlisting on ITI marks followed by the interview, and selected candidates receive their joining letter on the spot.
Quick summary of CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO |
| Post | ITI Apprentice Trainee (18 trades) |
| Total Vacancy | 93 (indicative, may change) |
| Stipend | ₹10,560 – ₹11,040 per month, trade-wise |
| Application Mode | Walk-in interview (no online application) |
| Eligibility | ITI pass (NCVT/SCVT) in the notified trade; passed in 2023–2026 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting on ITI marks, then walk-in interview |
| Place of Posting | CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054 |
| Last Date | Not applicable — walk-in interview on 8–9 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | ITI-qualified candidates registered on the NCVT/SCVT MIS portal |
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About the organisation
Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) is a Chennai-based DRDO laboratory functioning under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. CVRDE works on the design and development of armoured and combat vehicles for the Indian armed forces. An apprenticeship here places a candidate inside a defence-sector engineering and manufacturing environment, which is a different kind of exposure from a typical private-sector ITI apprenticeship. This description of CVRDE’s work is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
Local context: applying from outside Tamil Nadu
CVRDE’s campus sits in Avadi, on the western side of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Because selection runs entirely through an in-person walk-in interview rather than an online exam, candidates applying from outside Tamil Nadu — including West Bengal, Sikkim and the North East — need to plan travel to Avadi and be present in person on 8 or 9 September 2026. The notice does not mention any domicile restriction or any provision for a remote or online interview. With only a few days between now and the interview dates, registering on the NCVT/SCVT MIS portal without delay matters more than it would for a recruitment with a longer online application window. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | 8 September 2026 to 9 September 2026 |
| Interview timing | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 September 2026 |
| Qualifying exam result must be declared by | 30 August 2026 |
| Release date of notice | Not mentioned in the official notification |
Candidates whose ITI results were not declared by 30 August 2026 will not be considered for training this cycle. A provisional degree certificate is acceptable at the time of joining, but the final NCVT/SCVT certificate must be submitted later.
Vacancy details and stipend
The number of vacancies listed is indicative and may change based on the final assessment of eligible applications received.
| Sl. No. | Trade | Stipend (₹/month) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 10,560 | 13 |
| 2 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 11,040 | 10 |
| 3 | Electrician | 11,040 | 12 |
| 4 | Fitter | 11,040 | 10 |
| 5 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 11,040 | 8 |
| 6 | Machinist | 11,040 | 5 |
| 7 | Painter | 10,560 | 1 |
| 8 | Plumber | 11,040 | 3 |
| 9 | Turner | 11,040 | 5 |
| 10 | Welder | 10,560 | 5 |
| 11 | Electronics Mechanic | 11,040 | 6 |
| 12 | Sheet Metal Worker | 11,040 | 1 |
| 13 | Computer Networking Technician | 10,560 | 1 |
| 14 | Computer & Peripherals Hardware Repair & Maintenance Mechanic | 10,560 | 1 |
| 15 | Photographer | 11,040 | 4 |
| 16 | Book Binder | 11,040 | 2 |
| 17 | CAD-CAM Operator Cum Programmer | 10,560 | 3 |
| 18 | Food Production (General) | 10,560 | 3 |
| Total | 93 |
Category-wise vacancy split
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slots | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 |
The category-wise slots add up to the stated total of 93.
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CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility
Candidates must hold an ITI certificate from an institute recognised by NCVT/SCVT, and must have passed the qualifying examination in 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 as a regular candidate. Candidates who passed before 2023, or who completed the course as a private candidate, are not eligible.
Trade-wise ITI duration requirement
- Minimum 2 years ITI duration required: Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Machinist, Turner, Electronics Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, Computer Networking Technician, Computer & Peripherals Hardware Repair & Maintenance Mechanic, Photographer, Book Binder, CAD-CAM Operator Cum Programmer.
- 2-year duration requirement not applicable: Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA), Painter, Plumber, Welder, Food Production (General).
Age limit (as on 1 September 2026)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: Unreserved (UR) – 27 years, OBC – 30 years, SC/ST – 32 years, PwBD – 37 years
Other eligibility conditions
- Registration on the NCVT/SCVT MIS portal (https://ncvtmis.gov.in) is mandatory. The registration number must be provided while filling the application and will be verified at the time of the walk-in interview / document verification.
- An OBC certificate whose validity has expired will not be accepted.
- No employment is guaranteed to apprentices on completion of their training, as selection and training are strictly governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- If any information or document is found false or forged at any stage, the candidature or appointment will be withdrawn immediately without assigning any reason.
CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Selection process
The selection process for CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has two stages, both drawn from the official notice:
- Shortlisting on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying ITI examination.
- Walk-in interview for shortlisted/eligible candidates on 8–9 September 2026 at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai.
Candidates will be informed on the spot about the status of their selection, and selected candidates will be given their joining letter on the spot. Candidates finally selected must produce a valid police verification certificate from their place of last residence or permanent address at the time of joining.
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How to apply
There is no separate online application portal named in the notice for CVRDE. The process is:
- Register on the NCVT/SCVT MIS portal at https://ncvtmis.gov.in, if not already registered, and note the registration number.
- Fill in the application as required, quoting the NCVT/SCVT registration number. (The exact application form or format is not mentioned in the official notification.)
- Report in person at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054, on 8 or 9 September 2026, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
- Carry all required documents (listed below) for verification at the venue.
Documents to keep ready
- 10th or 12th mark sheet and certificate
- ITI mark sheets and NCVT/SCVT certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card
- NCVT/SCVT MIS portal registration number
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Important links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official CVRDE Apprentice notification PDF | https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtCVRDE02092026.pdf |
| NCVT/SCVT MIS registration portal | https://ncvtmis.gov.in |
| More Latest Jobs (All India) | https://www.indiajobalerts.com/category/latestjobs/ |
Should you apply for CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 suits ITI-qualified candidates in one of the 18 listed trades who want hands-on experience in a defence-sector engineering environment and can attend the walk-in interview in Chennai on short notice. It does not suit anyone looking for guaranteed employment afterward — the notice states plainly that no job is guaranteed once the apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, is complete. Competition will vary by trade: trades like Painter, Sheet Metal Worker, Computer Networking Technician and the hardware repair trade have only 1 vacancy each, while COPA (13), Electrician (12) and Draughtsman/Fitter (10 each) have more room. The main trade-off is that this is a stipend-based training placement, not a permanent post, and selection depends on both ITI marks and a walk-in interview rather than a written exam.
Frequently Asked Questions on CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026
When is the CVRDE Apprentice walk-in interview 2026?
The walk-in interview is on 8 and 9 September 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai-600 054. There is no separate online application deadline — candidates must report in person with their documents on these dates.
What is the stipend for CVRDE ITI Apprentice Trainees 2026?
The stipend ranges from ₹10,560 to ₹11,040 per month depending on the trade. Trades such as COPA, Painter, Welder, Computer Networking Technician and Food Production (General) carry ₹10,560, while most other trades carry ₹11,040.
What is the age limit for CVRDE Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
As on 1 September 2026, the minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 27 years for Unreserved candidates, 30 years for OBC, 32 years for SC/ST, and 37 years for PwBD candidates.
Can candidates from outside Tamil Nadu apply for the CVRDE apprenticeship?
The notice does not mention any domicile restriction, so ITI-qualified candidates from any state can apply. Since selection is through an in-person walk-in interview only, candidates from outside Tamil Nadu need to travel to Avadi, Chennai, on the interview dates themselves.
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