| Board | Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun – 248001, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India |
| State | All India |
| Qualification | Graduate: B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with 60% marks in relevant discipline (Library Science: B.Sc. PCM/PCB + B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. with 60% in each) | Diploma: Diploma in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with 60% marks | ITI: ITI pass with NCVT/SCVT Certificate in relevant trade - all from a recognized Board/University |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 22 Jul 2026 (Closed) |
Find quick answers to common questions regarding the DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27.
Ans: There are a total of 77 vacancies for Apprentice posts in DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026-27.
Ans: The last date to apply online is 30 days from the date of advertisement publication on the DRDO website.
Ans: Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with 60% marks in the relevant discipline. For Library Science, B.Sc. PCM/PCB + B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. with 60% in each is required.
Ans: The selection process involves academic merit / written test / interview / walk-in interview or a combination thereof, followed by document verification.
Ans: ITI Apprentices will receive a stipend of Rs. 10,560/- per month.
Ans: The official notification PDF can be downloaded from the DRDO website or through the direct link provided in the Important Links section.
Ans: The notification specifies a "Year of Passing" criterion (last five years: 2022-2026) for eligibility, which acts as an indirect age limit. A direct age range (e.g., 18-30 years) is As per official notification.
Ans: Graduate and Diploma apprentices should apply on the NATS 2.0 portal, while ITI apprentices should apply on the NAPS portal.
Ans: No, candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training, or who have work experience of 1 year or more after attaining the essential qualification, are NOT eligible.
Ans: The duration of the apprentice training is One Year from the date of execution of the Apprenticeship Contract.