| Board | DRDO |
| Category | State Govt |
| State | Karnataka |
| Post Date | 26 Jun 2026 |
The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (DRDO GTRE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has announced the Provisional Selection Result for the Apprenticeship Training Programme 2026-27 for Graduate Engineering (BE/B.Tech) candidates. This result was issued vide notification No. GTRE/HRD/026/2025-26(i) dated 23 June 2026, in reference to Advertisement No. GTRE/APP-TRG/2026-27/HR-026.
Candidates whose names appear on the list must join the one-year apprenticeship at GTRE, Bengaluru, between 1 July 2026 and 31 July 2026. This article breaks down everything selected candidates need to know, including eligibility streams, joining deadlines, reporting location, travel routes, and the full document checklist based strictly on the official notification.
GTRE's Apprenticeship Training Programme is conducted under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) for Graduate Engineering candidates (BE/B.Tech). This section explains the nature of the programme so candidates understand what they are signing up for before reporting for joining.
Key facts about the programme include:
This table summarizes the core details of the notification for quick reference.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO |
| Notification No. | GTRE/HRD/026/2025-26(i) |
| Date of Notification | 23 June 2026 |
| Advertisement Reference | GTRE/APP-TRG/2026-27/HR-026 |
| Programme | Apprenticeship Training (Graduate Engineering – BE/B.Tech) |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Joining Window | 1 July 2026 – 31 July 2026 |
| Reporting Venue | CV Raman Nagar Gate Security Office, GTRE, Bengaluru – 560093 |
| Validity of List | 1 month from date of joining (i.e., till 31 July 2026) |
| Signing Authority | Dr. Senthil V, Scientist-F, Group Director (HRD), for Director |
This section covers the disciplines for which candidates were selected and whether any wait-list exists for each stream, without listing individual candidate names. GTRE has released results across five engineering disciplines. The number of provisionally selected and wait-listed candidates varies by stream:
| Engineering Stream | Provisionally Selected | Wait-Listed Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production | 26 | NIL |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering | 28 | 20 |
| Electrical & Electronics / Communication Engineering | 16 | 20 |
| Computer Science / Computer Engg. / AI / Information Science & Technology | 19 | 20 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | NIL |
Candidates can check their NATS/NAPS Application Number (Student ID) against the official PDF released by GTRE to confirm their selection status.
This part clarifies how long the result remains valid and what happens if a candidate misses the joining window. The provisional selection list is valid for one month only, strictly from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.
According to the notification:
This section explains the exact reporting process, including the venue and permissible days.
Reporting Venue and Permitted DaysSelected candidates must report in person to:
CV Raman Nagar Gate Security Office, Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), C.V. Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560093
Important points regarding reporting:
For candidates unfamiliar with the location, GTRE has shared transit details. The nearest landmark is Bagmane Tech Park and LRDE.
By Bus (alight at the LRDE Bus Stop):Note: GTRE does not provide TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance) for joining, and candidates must independently arrange their accommodation and local transport in Bengaluru.
This section lists the original documents and photocopies candidates must carry on the day of joining, as failure to produce any of these can lead to cancellation of selection. Candidates must bring one original copy plus one photocopy (Xerox) set of each of the following:
This section outlines the binding conditions every apprentice agrees to upon joining GTRE.