DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Delhi has released an official notification for the engagement of ITI Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice trainees. There are 41 vacancies available for these apprenticeship posts. Candidates with ITI, Diploma, B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc., B.A. and B.Com qualifications are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application on or before 21 August 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are explained below.

Organization Name: Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

Positions:

• ITI Apprentice
• Diploma Apprentice
• Graduate Apprentice

Job Location: Delhi

Stipend: As per Apprenticeship Rules

Qualification & Experience:

ITI Apprentice:

• Qualification: ITI (First Division) in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Machinist or Carpenter with 10th Pass (First Division).

Diploma Apprentice:

• Qualification: Diploma (First Division) in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Science with 10th Pass (First Division).

Graduate Apprentice:

• Qualification: First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Communication, VLSI or Chemical Engineering, OR Graduation (First Division) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, B.A. or B.Com.

Note: Candidates who passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. Candidates who passed before 2022 are not eligible.

Total Vacancies: 41 Posts

• ITI Apprentice
• Diploma Apprentice
• Graduate Apprentice

Note: Category-wise vacancies are not specified in the official notification. The total number of apprenticeship seats is 41 and may vary depending on the laboratory’s requirements.

Selection Process:

• Shortlisting based on Academic Merit
• Document Verification

Important Dates:

• Notification Date – 29 July 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application – 21 August 2026

How to Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates should first register on the NATS Portal (for Diploma/Graduate Apprentices) or the NAPS Portal (for ITI Apprentices). After registration, send the duly filled application form along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents by Speed Post/Registered Post to Director, SSPL, Kind Attention: HRD, Solid State Physics Laboratory, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054 on or before 21 August 2026.

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