• B.Sc. Disciplines: Full-time regular B.Sc. with First Division from a recognized University in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science & Technology, or Life Sciences.
• B.E./B.Tech Discipline: Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech with First Division in Polymer Science.
• Passing Years: Must have passed degree in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.
• Portal Mandate: Must be registered on NATS portal (http://nats.education.gov.in).
• Tenure: 12 months under Apprentices Act.
Contractual / RegularAug. 21, 2026
DRDO DIBT Mysuru Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 6 Graduate Apprentice Posts
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Aug. 21, 2026Graduate Apprentice (B.Sc. - Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science, Life Sciences)Graduate Apprentice (B.E. / B.Tech - Polymer Science)
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Published
Aug 4, 2026
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Starts
Aug 21, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
Application Window21 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age as on the closing date of application as per standard Apprenticeship training regulations.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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NATS Portal Registration at nats.education.gov.in
OnlineQualifying Only
Submission of Hard Copy Application to DIBT Mysuru by 15.09.2026
OfflineQualifying Only
Merit-Based Academic Screening (B.Sc. / B.Tech First Division Percentage)
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification, Police Verification Certificate Submission & Contract Execution
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must first register on the NATS portal (http://nats.education.gov.in) and then send their hard-copy application along with self-attested copies of educational certificates to the Centre Head, DIBT, DRDO, Mysuru – 570011 by 15 September 2026. Selection will be purely merit-based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree (First Division). Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for credential verification and contract execution.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Graduate Apprentices at the Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT), DRDO, situated at Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, Karnataka, train within specialized biological defense, biosafety, and military technology research laboratories. Under the supervision of DRDO Scientists, apprentices gain rigorous operational exposure to microbial identification, pathogen detection kits, biochemical diagnostic assays, food biosecurity testing, toxicology evaluations, and polymer-based protective gear materials used by Indian Armed Forces in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) environments. Working hours follow standard DRDO establishment timings (08:30 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday) with strict biometric security and military protocol compliance.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT), DRDO, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, Karnataka – 570011. The training tenure is strictly for twelve (12) months as mandated under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Career & Promotion Ladder
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Paid a fixed statutory monthly stipend of ₹12,300/- per month. Under statutory apprenticeship rules, completion of training does not guarantee absorption or direct employment in DRDO or Ministry of Defence. However, receiving 1 year of hands-on defense biodefence laboratory training along with a National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Certificate of Proficiency provides distinguished competitive advantage when applying for DRDO CEPTAM Senior Technical Assistant (STA-B), Technical Officer, and pharmaceutical/biotech QA/QC positions.
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- Mandatory NATS Portal Registration: Candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal (http://nats.education.gov.in) before submitting applications; non-registered applicants will be rejected.
- Eligible Passing Years (2022 to 2026): Only candidates who have passed B.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech as regular full-time students in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 with First Division are eligible; passing prior to 2022 is disqualified.
- Offline Postal Submission Deadline: Hard copy application along with self-attested photocopies must reach Centre Head, DIBT, DRDO, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru – 570011 (Kind Attn: HRD) on or before 15 September 2026.
- No Accommodation / Transport Provided: Apprentices will not be provided any Government quarters, hostel accommodation, or transportation during the training period.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Graduate Apprentice (B.Sc. Life Sciences / Biotech / Micro / Biochem / Food Science & B.Tech Polymer Science)6
Total Vacancies06 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed monthly stipend of ₹12,300/- per month for 12 months. No other allowances or hostel accommodation provided.
Monthly statutory stipend of ₹12,300/- per month for Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
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Application Procedure
- Candidates must first register their names on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at http://nats.education.gov.in. Non-registered candidates will likely be rejected.
- Duly filled application forms, along with self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents, must be submitted by POST.
- Applications should be addressed to the Centre Head, Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT), DRDO, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru- 570011, Kind attention: HRD.
- The application must reach the specified address on or before 15th September 2026.
- All correspondence, including the offer letter, will be done via E-mail.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is charged.
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NATS Portal Registration at nats.education.gov.in
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Document Verification, Police Verification Certificate Submission & Contract Execution
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must first register on the NATS portal (http://nats.education.gov.in) and then send their hard-copy application along with self-attested copies of educational certificates to the Centre Head, DIBT, DRDO, Mysuru – 570011 by 15 September 2026. Selection will be purely merit-based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree (First Division). Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for credential verification and contract execution.
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