Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – DRDO SSPL

Age limit is not specified in the notification.

Candidates who have passed their B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/ITI/B.A./B.Com degree in the year 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates who passed the qualifying examination earlier than 2022 are not eligible. Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible to apply. Diploma and Graduate candidates must have registered their names at https://nats.education.gov.in; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected. ITI candidates...

Not specified in the notification.

The notification does not specify a written test, interview or a detailed merit-list procedure. It states that verification of credentials will be carried out for selected candidates prior to creation of the apprenticeship contract, and that any deviation or non-conformity with the desired qualification will lead to summary rejection of candidature. Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate after joining. The exact basis on which candidates are shortlisted/selected (e.g. ...

Diploma and Graduate candidates: register at https://nats.education.gov.in. ITI candidates: register at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Duly fill the application form (format provided with the advertisement). Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents, and affix a recent passport-size photograph. Send the completed hard-copy application by post to: Director, SSPL, Kind Attention: HRD, SSPL, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054. Ensure the application reaches SSPL ...

Stipend for all three apprenticeship categories (ITI, Diploma, Graduate Apprentice) is as per rules. The notification does not specify an exact stipend amount.

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months from execution of the Contract of Apprenticeship, under the Apprentices Act, 1961. All correspondence, including the offer letter (if selected), will be through email only. SSPL is not obligated to offer employment to any apprentice after completion of the apprenticeship training. Apprentices will not be provided Government quarters, hostel accommodation, or transport during the training period. SSPL reserves the right to increase/decrease the numb...