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GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 150 Vacancies | Walk-in Interview on 6 June
Gas Turbine Research Establishment under Defence Research and Development Organisation has released a new Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 150 Apprentice Trainee posts. This recruitment is open for Graduate Engineers, Diploma Holders, ITI candidates, and Non-Technical Graduates.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can attend the walk-in interview on 06 June 2026 at GTRE Bengaluru.
GTRE DRDO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO |
| Parent Organization | Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | GTRE/APP-TRG/2026-27/HRD-026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice Trainees |
| Total Vacancies | 150 Posts |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Walk-in Date | 06 June 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Official Website | DRDO Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Released |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 06 June 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM |
| Age Calculation Date | 06 June 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Graduate Engineering Apprentice – 75 Posts
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production | 30 |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace | 15 |
| Electronics / ECE / E&I / Telecom | 10 |
| Computer Science / IT | 15 |
| Metallurgy / Material Science | 04 |
| Civil Engineering | 01 |
Diploma Apprentice – 20 Posts
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical / Production / Tool & Die | 10 |
| Electronics / Electrical | 07 |
| Computer Science / IT | 03 |
ITI Apprentice – 25 Posts
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Machinist | 03 |
| Fitter | 04 |
| Turner | 03 |
| Electrician | 03 |
| Welder | 02 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 02 |
| COPA / Data Entry Operator | 08 |
Non-Technical Graduate Apprentice – 30 Posts
| Qualification | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| B.Com | 10 |
| B.Sc | 05 |
| B.A | 05 |
| BCA | 05 |
| BBA | 05 |
GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Gas Turbine Research Establishment under Defence Research and Development Organisation has released detailed eligibility rules for Apprentice Trainees recruitment 2026. Candidates must carefully check all conditions before attending the walk-in interview.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Only Indian Nationals are eligible |
| Passing Year | Candidates must have passed in 2022 or later |
| Mode of Study | Only regular candidates are eligible |
| Pending Results | Candidates whose results are not declared are not eligible |
| Registration | Mandatory registration on NATS/NAPS portal |
| Marks Format | CGPA must be converted into percentage |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years as on 06 June 2026 |
Educational Qualification
| Category | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Engineering Apprentice | BE/B.Tech degree from recognized university/institute |
| Diploma Apprentice | Diploma in Engineering/Technology from recognized board |
| ITI Apprentice | ITI certificate with valid NCVT certification |
| Non-Technical Graduate Apprentice | Bachelor’s degree from recognized university |
Mandatory Pre-Registration Portal
Candidates must register before attending the interview:
| Category | Portal |
|---|---|
| ITI Candidates | NAPS Portal |
| Graduate/Diploma/General Graduates | NATS Portal |
Ineligibility Conditions
The following candidates are NOT eligible:
| Condition | Status |
|---|---|
| Passed qualification before 2022 | Not Eligible |
| Higher qualification than required | Not Eligible |
| 1 year or more job/training experience | Not Eligible |
| Already completed apprenticeship | Not Eligible |
| Currently undergoing apprenticeship | Not Eligible |
GTRE DRDO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview at Gas Turbine Research Establishment.
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | NATS/NAPS Registration |
| Stage 2 | Walk-in Interview |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Stage 4 | Merit/Written Test/Interview Shortlisting |
| Stage 5 | Medical Fitness & Character Verification |
Important Note:
- Final selection may be based on academic merit
- GTRE may conduct a written test
- Personal interview may also be conducted
- Results will be published on DRDO Official Website
Training Period
| Details | Duration |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship Training | 1 Year |
Selected candidates must sign a contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
How to Apply for GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026
There is no online application form on the DRDO website.
Follow these steps:
- Visit DRDO Official Website
- Download the official notification
- Register on NATS/NAPS portal
- Fill Annexure-I Registration Form
- Fill Annexure-II Undertaking Form
- Arrange all required documents
- Attend walk-in interview on 06 June 2026
Walk-in Interview Venue
Gas Turbine Research Establishment
Address:
CV Raman Nagar
Bengaluru – 560093
Karnataka
Reporting Time: 09:00 AM
Documents Required
Carry original + self-attested photocopies of:
- Annexure-I Registration Form
- Annexure-II Undertaking Form
- NATS/NAPS Registration Printout
- 10th Marksheet
- All Semester Mark Sheets
- Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate
- Provisional Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Two Passport Size Photos
Key Highlights
✅ 150 Total Vacancies
✅ Walk-in Interview on 06 June 2026
✅ Freshers Eligible
✅ No Application Fee
✅ Bengaluru Job Location
✅ Great opportunity to work with DRDO apprenticeship program.
GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- NATS Registration Portal (Graduate / Diploma): Click here
- NAPS Registration Portal (ITI): Click here
