The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), located in Visakhapatnam, is a premier laboratory operating under the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). It is dedicated to engaging apprentices as part of a national skill-building initiative.
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Defence Research and Development Organisation
May. 4, 2026
NSTL-DRDO Apprenticeship Training 2026: 42 Vacancies for Graduate, Diploma, & ITI Apprentices
Vacancies
42 Posts
Pay Scale
As per Government Norms (Stipend)
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years as on 2026-05-02
Job Location
Important Dates
Published
Apr. 17, 2026
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Starts
Apr. 17, 2026
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Deadline
May. 2, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
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Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech / B.E.)Technician Apprentice (Diploma)Technician Vocational Apprentice (ITI)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed their Graduation, Diploma, or ITI qualification during the years 2023, 2024, or 2025. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. All qualifications must be obtained from Indian Institutions recognized by an Appropriate Statutory Authority.
Vacancy Breakdown by Qualification and Discipline:| Educational Qualification (Apprenticeship) | Disciplines | No. of Candidates to be recruited |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / B.E. (Graduate Apprentice) | Mechanical Engg., Computer Science Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg. (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engg. (EEE) | 10 |
| Diploma (Technician Apprentice) | Computer Science Engg., EEE, Mechanical Engg., Electronics & Instrumentation, DCCP | 10 |
| ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice) | Photographer / Digital Photographer, Electrician, Electronics, Fitter, Diesel / Motor Mechanic, Computer Operator and Programming Asst (COPA), Stenographer and Secretarial Asst | 22 |
Age Limit Details
Candidates should not be less than 18 years of age as on the closing date of application. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC categories will be applicable as per provisions of Apprentices Act 1961, Apprenticeship Rules 1992 & Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules 2019.
Salary & Pay Scale
Stipend will be provided monthly as per Government norms for apprenticeship training. Candidates are advised to enable their DIRECT BENEFICIARY TRANSFER (DBT) with AADHAR CARD and also ensure their BANK ACCOUNT is seeded/linked/synchronized with AADHAR CARD for the purpose of stipend transfer.
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- B.Tech / B.E. (Graduate Apprentice)10
- Diploma (Technician Apprentice)10
- ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice)22
Total Vacancies42 Posts
How to Apply
Application Process:
- Candidates must first register on the respective online portals:
- For B.E./B.Tech/Diploma candidates: www.nats.education.gov.in (NATS 2.0)
- For ITI candidates: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS Portal)
- Fill out the application proforma (Annexure-A) with correct details and upload all mandatory scanned documents.
- Submit the scanned copy of the completed application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A) via email to: [email protected].
- The application must be submitted in online mode only, i.e., through the NATS and NAPS portals, followed by email submission.
- Incomplete or partially filled application forms will not be accepted.
- Candidates selected for document verification will be informed via the email ID provided in their bio-data.
- Selected candidates must bring a signed printout of their application (Annexure-A) along with original documents at the time of joining at NSTL, Visakhapatnam.
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