Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence invites applications from eligible B.Tech and Diploma candidates for engagement of Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice under the Apprentices Act to fill up 50 posts at PXE, Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha. Eligible candidates apply in prescribed typed application format by Speed Post / Registered Post on or before closing date 12th October 2026.
DRDO PXE Chandipur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech) & Technician Apprentice (Diploma) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies |
50 |
| Age Limit |
As per Apprentices Act / Official Notification |
| Salary |
₹ 10900 – 12300/- |
| Minimum Qualification |
B.Tech / Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline |
| Application Fee |
Nil |
| Selection Process |
Merit Shortlisting + Written Test / Interview + Document Verification |
| Job Location |
Chandipur, Balasore (Odisha) |
| Last Date |
12 October 2026 |
✅ DRDO PXE Chandipur Apprentice Age Limit:
- As per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and official notification.
- Reservation / relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PwD / EWS as per the Apprenticeship Act and Rules.
✅ DRDO PXE Chandipur Apprentice Eligibility Criteria:
- Advt. No. PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27.
- Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech) – Stipend ₹ 12,300/- per month: Electronics & Communication-04, Mechanical-04, Computer Science-05, Chemical-02.
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma) – Stipend ₹ 10,900/- per month: Civil-10, Computer Science-05, Electronics & Communication-05, Mechanical-08, Chemical-01, Electrical-02, Cinematography-02, Automobile-02.
- Only candidates who passed the essential qualification in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
- Essential qualification must have been completed through regular mode only.
- Candidates with post-graduation need not apply.
- Candidates having one year or more training / job experience after acquiring the essential qualification will not be considered.
- Candidates must register on the NATS portal (https://www.nats.education.gov.in). Applications without valid NATS Enrollment No. will be rejected.
- Tenure: One-year apprenticeship training. Offer of training does not confer any right of employment in PXE / DRDO.
- No accommodation / transport and no TA/DA will be provided.
✅ DRDO PXE Chandipur Apprentice Selection Process:
- Shortlisting based on percentage of marks in the essential qualification.
- Written Test / Interview at PXE, Chandipur.
- Document Verification.
- Offer letter to selected candidates through email only.
✅ DRDO PXE Chandipur Apprentice Important Dates:
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Notification Release |
23/09/2026 |
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Application Start |
23/09/2026 |
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Last Date for Receipt of Application |
12/10/2026 |
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Written Test / Interview Date |
To be notified later |
✅ How to Apply DRDO PXE Chandipur Apprentice 2026:
- First register on the NATS portal – https://www.nats.education.gov.in
- Download the application form from www.drdo.gov.in and fill it by typing only. Handwritten forms will be rejected.
- The completed application should be sent by Speed Post / Registered Post only.
- On the envelope clearly mention “Application for Engagement of Apprentices, Apprentice Category (Degree/Diploma) and Discipline/Branch……….”
- The duly filled applications addressed to:- The Director, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence R&D Organisation, PO- Chandipur, Dist- Balasore, Odisha – 756025 (Kind Attn. OIC, HRDC).
- Last date for receipt of application: 12 October 2026.