Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), Delhi, a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has invited applications from eligible ITI pass-outs for 24 apprentice positions across seven trades. The official DRDO vacancy listing identifies the advertisement as 0675/Apprentice/DIPR/Adm, published on 22 September 2026, with applications closing on 13 October 2026.
The engagement is for apprenticeship training, not a regular DRDO government post. Candidates should therefore evaluate the opportunity as structured workplace training under the applicable apprenticeship framework rather than assume that completion will create permanent employment. The recruitment covers technical and support-oriented ITI trades, including COPA, IT/IT ESM, DTP, Multimedia & Web Page Designer, Photographer, Secretariat Assistant and Steward.
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DRDO DIPR Apprentice 2026: Vacancy Matrix
| ITI Trade | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Steward | 1 | ₹9,600/month |
| Desk Top Publishing Operator | 2 | ₹9,600/month |
| Secretariat Assistant – English/Hindi | 2 | ₹9,600/month |
| Photographer | 1 | ₹10,560/month |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 14 | ₹9,600/month |
| IT / IT ESM | 2 | ₹10,560/month |
| Multimedia & Web Page Designer | 2 | ₹9,600/month |
| Total | 24 | — |
Notification-based sources consistently report 24 vacancies, with COPA carrying 14 seats, while Photographer and IT/IT ESM carry the higher ₹10,560 monthly stipend. The reported reservation roster for the total 24 seats is UR 14, OBC 6, SC 3 and ST 1.
⚠️ Critical Mandatory Warning: The UR/OBC/SC/ST figures represent the reported overall reservation roster for the 24 positions. Candidates should not interpret these figures as four separate reservation quotas within every individual trade.
Technical Eligibility & Academic Scrutiny
The recruitment is intended for ITI pass-out candidates in the relevant trade. Notification-based details specify NCVET/NCVT or SCVT certification, with candidates also required to satisfy the applicable apprenticeship conditions.
The notification does not state a conventional fixed upper-age figure such as 27 or 30 years. Instead, age eligibility is linked to the applicable provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. Therefore, candidates should not rely on generic age limits appearing on unrelated recruitment websites.
Registration on the Apprenticeship India platform is an important eligibility step. Candidates should maintain accurate personal information, ITI qualification details, trade information and supporting certificates because discrepancies can affect application scrutiny.
The seven available trades have different standard apprenticeship durations, but notification-based reporting states that eligible ITI pass-outs receive one year of training after the applicable rebate. The reported one-year training period applies to the candidate pool targeted by this advertisement.
The training location is DIPR, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi–110054. Candidates should also note that the recruitment is for apprenticeship training and does not itself constitute appointment to a permanent DRDO post.
Gateway Management & Application Protocol
Candidates should first complete registration on the official Apprenticeship India platform and search for the DIPR establishment using Establishment Code E08260700022. Notification-based sources report that applications can be submitted through the apprenticeship portal or through the prescribed application/email route.
The official portal is available at <a href=”https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>Apprenticeship India</a>. Candidates should verify the DIPR establishment and relevant trade before submitting the application.
The official DRDO vacancy page confirms the application period from 22 September 2026 to 13 October 2026.
No application fee is reported in the notification-based recruitment details. Candidates should nevertheless follow only the prescribed application route and should not pay any person claiming to guarantee selection.
Selection Process
The reported selection framework is based primarily on ITI/qualifying examination marks. Depending on the number of applications, DIPR may conduct an interaction or interview before preparing the category-wise merit list.
The selection sequence can therefore be understood as:
- Apprenticeship registration.
- Application and document scrutiny.
- Merit based on qualifying/ITI marks.
- Interaction/interview, if required.
- Category-wise merit preparation.
- Offer communication to selected candidates.
The notification-based sources report that selected candidates receive the apprenticeship offer through email.
Red-Flag Application Errors
- Applying without Apprenticeship India registration can make the application ineligible for consideration.
- Selecting the wrong ITI trade can create a qualification mismatch.
- Incorrect certificate or personal details may create problems during scrutiny.
- Ignoring the 13 October 2026 deadline can result in the application not being considered.
- Treating apprenticeship as permanent employment can create incorrect expectations.
- Paying unofficial agents is unnecessary; use only the prescribed application channels.
The Directorate General of Training explains that apprenticeship training operates under the Apprentices Act framework and involves formal apprenticeship contracts and prescribed training obligations.
Candidate FAQs
How many vacancies are available in DRDO DIPR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
DIPR has advertised 24 ITI apprentice positions across seven trades. COPA has the highest reported share with 14 vacancies.
What is the last date to apply?
The official DRDO vacancy listing shows 13 October 2026 as the closing date. The vacancy notice was published on 22 September 2026.
Is this a permanent DRDO government job?
No. This is one-year apprenticeship training, and completion does not automatically provide a right to regular employment with DIPR or DRDO.
Official Departmental Directory
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DRDO Official Vacancy Page | View Official Vacancy Listing |
| DRDO Official Website | Visit DRDO Official Website |
| Official DIPR Notification | Download DIPR Apprentice Notification |
| Apprenticeship India | Open Apprenticeship India Portal |
The official DRDO vacancy directory currently lists the DIPR advertisement under Advertisement No. 0675/Apprentice/DIPR/Adm, with publication on 22 September 2026 and closing date 13 October 2026.
Editorial Integrity Disclaimer
This Desk4Info guide has been prepared using the official DRDO vacancy listing as the primary current-status source and cross-checked against notification-based recruitment information for trade-wise vacancies, stipend, eligibility and application procedure. Where the official PDF could not be independently parsed through the web retrieval layer, the article avoids inventing additional conditions and distinguishes notification-based information from directly verified DRDO listing data.
Candidates should open the official DRDO vacancy page and the official DIPR notification PDF before submitting an application, particularly if any corrigendum or subsequent instruction is issued.
