Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), DRDO, Visakhapatnam has published recruitment notification NSTL DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2026 for fill up 42 Vacancies. B.E./B.Tech / Diploma / ITI (passed in 2023, 2024 & 2025 only) candidates are eligible to apply for Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Technician Vocational Apprentice posts for one year. The online registration and application has started, and eligible candidates can apply until 16 May 2026.
Eligible Candidates must check the complete details regarding Post wise Vacancies, eligibility, application fee, selection process and the application process for the NSTL DRDO Apprentice Posts Recruitment 2026 provided below.
NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Graduate / Technician / Technician Vocational Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies |
42 Posts (Graduate-10 + Diploma-10 + ITI-22) |
| Age Limit |
Minimum 18 years as on closing date |
| Salary |
As per Government Apprenticeship Norms (Stipend) |
| Minimum Qualification |
B.E./B.Tech / Diploma / ITI (passed in 2023-2025 only) in relevant discipline |
| Application Fee |
Nil (No Application Fee) |
| Selection Process |
Academic Merit + Written Test / Interview (if required) + DV |
| Job Location |
Visakhapatnam |
| Last Date |
16 May 2026 |
✅ NSTL DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years as on closing date of application
Qualification & Experience (Post-wise):
- Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech): 10 Posts – B.E./B.Tech Engineering Graduate in relevant discipline (passed 2023-2025 only)
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): 10 Posts – Diploma Engineering in relevant discipline (passed 2023-2025 only)
- Technician Vocational Apprentice (ITI): 22 Posts – ITI in relevant discipline (passed 2023-2025 only)
Candidates must be registered on NATS Portal (Graduate/Diploma) or Apprenticeship India Portal (ITI). Candidates with more than 1 year experience or previous apprenticeship are NOT eligible.
✅ NSTL DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Selection Process:
The selection on the basis of following steps:-
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Academic Merit
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Written Test / Interview (if required by the board)
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Document Verification
✅ NSTL DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Application Fee:
- No Application Fee is to be paid by any candidate.
✅ Important Dates:
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Advertisement Date |
17 April 2026 |
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Last Date for Submission of Application |
16 May 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
| NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification & Application Form |
| Apply Online for Graduate / Diploma Apprentices (NATS Portal) | NATS Portal |
| Apply Online for ITI Apprentices (Apprenticeship India Portal) | Apprenticeship India Portal |
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✅ How to Apply NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Eligible & Interested candidates must register on the respective portal and submit application via email.
➢ Step 1: Register on NATS Portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices OR on Apprenticeship India Portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for ITI Apprentices.
➢ Step 2: Download and fill the prescribed Application Form (Annexure-A) from the notification.
➢ Step 3: Scan the filled application form along with all required documents (10th Certificate, all semester marksheets, Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate, Caste/PwD Certificate if applicable, ID Proof, Bank Passbook, Medical Fitness Certificate, passport size photos).
➢ Step 4: Send the scanned application and documents via email to admin2.dept.nstl@gov.in on or before 16 May 2026.
➢ Step 5: Carry all original documents at the time of Document Verification / Joining.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
42 Apprentice posts (Graduate-10 + Diploma-10 + ITI-22).
What is the age limit for NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Minimum 18 years as on closing date of application.
What is the stipend in NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
As per Government Apprenticeship Norms.
What is the selection process for NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Academic Merit + Written Test / Interview (if required) + Document Verification.
What is the application fee for NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Nil (No Application Fee).
What are the important dates for NSTL DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement Date: 17 April 2026 | Last Date: 16 May 2026.