DRDO DIPR ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 24 Posts

The Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, released an apprentice engagement notice on 22 September 2026 on its official website, drdo.gov.in. As per Advertisement No. 0675/Apprentice/DIPR/Adm, DIPR is engaging 24 apprentices across seven ITI trades. DRDO DIPR ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is for candidates who have passed ITI in the relevant trade and want hands-on training inside a central government institute in Delhi.

DIPR needs apprentices in Steward, Desk Top Publishing Operator, Secretariat Assistant (English/Hindi), Photographer, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), IT/IT ESM and Multimedia & Web Page Designer trades. All posts are based at the DIPR campus in Timarpur, Delhi. The number of vacancies may change based on DIPR’s requirement. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official DIPR notification No. 0675/Apprentice/DIPR/Adm dated September 2026. Last verified: 22 September 2026.

DIPR, DRDO, is engaging 24 ITI apprentices across seven trades through Advertisement No. 0675/Apprentice/DIPR/Adm. Candidates can apply online at the Apprenticeship Portal using Establishment Code E08260700022, or by emailing the filled application form to admindipr.dipr@gov.in. Applications must reach DIPR within 21 days of this notice going live on the DRDO portal, which works out to 13 October 2026.

Quick Summary of DRDO DIPR ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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About DIPR

DIPR is a laboratory of DRDO, under the Ministry of Defence. It works on psychology for armed forces personnel, including selection tools, stress and combat stress management, and soft-skill training for the Indian Armed Forces and DRDO itself. The institute is based at Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi.

This apprentice engagement gives ITI pass-outs a chance to train inside a central government research and administrative setup, in trades that support the institute’s day-to-day research, IT and secretarial work.

Local Context: Not a Regular Government Job

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship, not a regular government job. DIPR is filling these posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961, through the same Apprenticeship Portal used by other central ministries and defence labs for similar ITI apprentice intakes. The process stays mostly online, with an email route added for candidates who face portal access issues.

Candidates based in Delhi and nearby National Capital Region towns can consider the daily commute to the Timarpur campus. DIPR does not provide hostel, government quarters or transport during the training period, so candidates should plan their own stay and travel. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

Candidates looking at apprentice openings across other government bodies can compare stipend and trade options before choosing where to apply.

Important Dates

The notice does not give a fixed calendar date for the last date. It states that applications must reach DIPR within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the DRDO portal. Counting 21 days from the publication date gives 13 October 2026. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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Vacancy Details and Stipend

DIPR is engaging 24 apprentices across seven trades. The training duration shown below is the period that applies to ITI NCVET/SCVT pass-outs after rebate, since that is the candidate pool this notice targets.

The reservation roster applies to the total 24 posts, not to each trade separately: UR 14, OBC 6, SC 3 and ST 1. The notice states the number of vacancies may vary depending on DIPR’s requirement.

The apprenticeship training itself runs for 12 months and cannot be extended for any reason.

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Eligibility Criteria

The same eligibility applies to all seven trades:

• Candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade, including those certified under the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) or the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).
• Candidates must register on the Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before applying. Applications from candidates who are not registered on the portal will not be considered.
• Candidates must meet the minimum and maximum age limits under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. The notice does not give exact age figures; this is not mentioned in the official notification.
• Candidates must hold the educational and physical qualifications prescribed for their trade under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) 2.0 norms.

This is ITI and diploma level recruitment.

Selection Process

Selection has up to two stages, depending on how many candidates apply for each trade.

1. DIPR scores candidates on marks obtained in their qualifying ITI examination or trade.
2. If needed, based on the number of applicants, DIPR holds an interaction or interview.
3. A Board approved by the Competent Authority scrutinises applications and shortlists candidates against the eligibility and selection criteria and the number of posts open.
4. DIPR prepares the final merit list category-wise: General, OBC, SC and ST.
5. DIPR sends the offer letter to selected candidates by email only.

How to Apply for DRDO DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Online, through the Apprenticeship Portal:

1. Visit the Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register, if not already registered.
2. Search for DIPR using Establishment Code E08260700022.
3. Apply for the relevant trade through the portal.

By email, using the prescribed form:

1. Fill the prescribed application form attached with the official notice.
2. Attach scanned copies of the required documents in PDF format.
3. Email the completed form and documents to admindipr.dipr@gov.in before 13 October 2026.

Documents to keep ready

• National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) / National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) enrolment number, with proof
• ITI mark sheets and certificate for the relevant trade
• Experience certificate, if the candidate has prior experience
• Caste certificate, where applicable
• A recent passport-size photograph
• A working mobile number and email ID, since all correspondence including the offer letter goes out by email only

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Should you apply?

This suits ITI pass-outs, in the seven listed trades, who want paid training experience with a DRDO laboratory in Delhi. Computer Operator and Programming Assistant has the most posts, 14 out of 24, so candidates in that trade have more openings to compete for than Steward or Photographer, which have 1 post each.

Candidates should treat this as training, not employment. The engagement runs for a fixed 12 months and cannot be extended. DIPR gives no hostel, government quarters or transport during the training period, and completing the apprenticeship creates no right to a regular job at DIPR afterward. A candidate who values the National Apprenticeship Certificate and government-lab exposure on a resume gets real value here. A candidate looking for guaranteed employment after training should read the terms and conditions in the notice before applying.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for DRDO DIPR apprentice recruitment 2026?

Applications must reach DIPR within 21 days of the notice going live on the DRDO portal. Counting from the publication date of 22 September 2026, this works out to 13 October 2026.

How many vacancies are there in DRDO DIPR apprentice recruitment 2026?

DIPR is engaging 24 apprentices across seven ITI trades: Steward, Desk Top Publishing Operator, Secretariat Assistant, Photographer, COPA, IT/IT ESM and Multimedia & Web Page Designer. The number may vary based on DIPR’s requirement.

What is the eligibility for DRDO DIPR ITI apprentice recruitment?

Candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade, hold SCVT or NCVET certification where applicable, and register on the Apprenticeship Portal before applying. Applications from candidates not registered on the portal are not considered.

How to apply for DRDO DIPR apprentice vacancy 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the Apprenticeship Portal using Establishment Code E08260700022, or email the filled prescribed application form with documents to admindipr.dipr@gov.in before the last date.

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