Graduate Apprentice-DRDO HEMRL Pune Recruitment 2026

Graduate Apprentice-DRDO HEMRL Pune Recruitment 2026

High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune — a premier DRDO laboratory under Ministry of Defence — invites applications from meritorious Indian nationals for engagement of 50 Graduate Apprentices for one-year training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Vacancies span Engineering (BE/B.Tech), Science (B.Sc), Arts (B.A), Commerce (B.Com), Library Science (B.Lib) and BBA streams. Stipend Rs. 15,000 per month.

Advt. No HEMRL/HRD/APPRENTICE/2026-27/01

Post Name Graduate Apprentice (One-Year Training)

Pay scale Stipend Rs. 15,000 per month (one-year apprenticeship training)

Last Date 28.08.2026 (offline application must reach HEMRL)

Name of the Posts

Name of Post	No of Vacancies
BE/B.Tech (Engineering streams)	38
B.Sc / B.A / B.Com / B.Lib / BBA (General)	12
Total	50

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Age	As per Apprentices Act and DRDO rules

Eligibility

• BE/B.Tech or Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline from recognized university.
• Minimum qualifying marks as prescribed in notification.
• Only Indian nationals eligible.
• Must register on NATS 2.0 portal before offline application.

Selection Process

• Merit based on percentage of marks in qualifying examination.
• Document verification.
• Medical fitness.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	10.08.2026
Last Date (application must reach HEMRL)	28.08.2026

How to apply

Step 1: Register on NATS 2.0 portal — https://www.nats.education.gov.in

Step 2: Download application form from https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies

Step 3: Fill form in block letters; mention marks in percentage.

Step 4: Attach self-attested copies of certificates and recent passport photo.

Step 5: Send by post to: The Director, HEMRL, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune – 411021 (Kind Attention: HRD, HEMRL, Pune).

Application must reach on or before 28.08.2026. Online-only submissions not accepted.

DRDO HEMRL APPRENTICE NOTIFICATION : CLICK HERE

APPLY ONLINE : CLICK HERE