DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 77 Graduate, Diploma, ITI Apprentice Posts
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find quick answers to common questions regarding the DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27.
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
Ans: There are a total of 77 vacancies for Apprentice posts in DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026-27.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 30 days from the date of advertisement publication on the DRDO website.
Q3. What are the educational qualifications required for Graduate Apprentice posts?
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.
Q4. What is the selection process for DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment?
Ans: The selection process involves academic merit / written test / interview / walk-in interview or a combination thereof, followed by document verification.
Q5. What is the stipend for ITI Apprentices at DRDO DEAL?
Ans: ITI Apprentices will receive a stipend of Rs. 10,560/- per month.
Q6. Where can I find the official notification PDF for DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
Ans: The official notification PDF can be downloaded from the DRDO website or through the direct link provided in the Important Links section.
Q7. Is there any age limit mentioned for the DRDO DEAL Apprentice posts?
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.
Q8. What is the official website to apply for DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment?
Ans: Graduate and Diploma apprentices should apply on the NATS 2.0 portal, while ITI apprentices should apply on the NAPS portal.
Q9. Are candidates with prior work experience eligible for this apprenticeship?
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.
Q10. What is the duration of the apprentice training?
Ans: The duration of the apprentice training is One Year from the date of execution of the Apprenticeship Contract.

Job Summary
| 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 |
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