DRDO GTRE Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released the notification for engagement of Apprentice Trainees for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 150 vacancies have been announced for Graduate Engineering, Diploma Engineering, ITI and Non-Technical Graduate apprentices. Eligible candidates registered on NATS/NAPS portal can attend the walk-in interview on 06 June 2026 at GTRE Bengaluru.
| Organisation | Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO |
| Advertisement Number | GTRE/APP-TRG/2026-27/HRD-026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice Trainee |
| Total Vacancy | 150 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Interview Date | 06 June 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Graduate Engineering Apprentice | BE/B.Tech Degree in relevant engineering discipline from recognized University/Institution. |
| Diploma Apprentice | Diploma in Engineering/Technology from recognized State Board or Institution. |
| ITI Apprentice | ITI pass with NCVT certificate in relevant trade. |
| Non-Technical Graduate Apprentice | Graduate Degree such as B.Com, B.Sc, B.A, BCA, BBA from recognized University. |
| NATS/NAPS Requirement | Candidates must be registered on NATS/NAPS portal. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years as on 06 June 2026. Upper age limit as per Government rules. |
| Passing Year Eligibility | Only candidates who passed qualifying examination in 2022 or later are eligible. |
| Selection Mode | Academic Merit / Written Test / Interview or combination of these. |
| Document Verification | Candidates must undergo verification of original certificates. |
| Walk-in Interview | Eligible candidates will appear for walk-in interview. |
| Final Selection | Selection based on merit, interview and document verification. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Graduate Engineering Apprentice | 75 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 20 |
| ITI Apprentice | 25 |
| Non-Technical Graduate Apprentice | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
| NATS/NAPS Registration | Candidates must first enroll on NATS/NAPS portal. |
| Walk-in Interview | Candidates need to attend walk-in interview at GTRE Bengaluru. |
| Document Verification | Verification of educational and identity documents. |
| Merit Preparation | Selection based on academic merit/written test/interview. |
| Final Selection | Final selection subject to medical fitness and police verification. |
| Apprenticeship Category | Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice | As per Govt. of India norms |
| Diploma Apprentice | As per Govt. of India norms |
| ITI Apprentice | As per Govt. of India norms |
| Non-Technical Graduate Apprentice | As per Govt. of India norms |
| Complete Salary Breakdown | Check DRDO GTRE Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 Salary 2026 |
| All Candidates | No Application Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| NATS Portal | Click Here |
| NAPS Portal | Click Here |
| Step 1 | Register on NATS portal (for Degree/Diploma candidates) or NAPS portal (for ITI candidates). |
| Step 2 | Download and fill the registration form and undertaking form provided in the notification. |
| Step 3 | Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, Aadhaar card, photographs and category certificate. |
| Step 4 | Carry original documents along with one set of photocopies during walk-in interview. |
| Step 5 | Report at GTRE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru on 06 June 2026 at 09:00 AM. |
| Step 6 | Appear for document verification and interview/written test if applicable. |
| Step 7 | Selected candidates will receive joining instructions through email. |
| What is the interview date for DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | The walk-in interview will be held on 06 June 2026. |
| How many vacancies are available in DRDO GTRE Recruitment 2026? | A total of 150 apprentice vacancies have been announced. |
| What is the minimum age required? | Candidates must be at least 18 years old. |
| Is there any application fee? | No, there is no application fee for any category. |
| What is the training duration for DRDO GTRE Apprenticeship? | The apprenticeship training duration is 1 year. |
