DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026: Apply for Apprentice Posts, Check Eligibility & Other Details Here
DRDO has released the DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for various vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates can now apply online from 23 June to 22 July 2026 at the Nats portal. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 during the one-year training period. Candidates are advised to check eligibility carefully before applying.
Key Points
- DRDO DEAL announced 77 Apprentice posts for 2026 recruitment.
- Online applications open from June 23 to July 22, 2026.
- Selected candidates get ₹12,300 stipend; Graduates, Diploma, ITI can apply.
DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026: The DRDO has officially released the notification for the recruitment for DRDO DEAL Dehradun Apprentice Recruitment 2026 with a total of 77 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act of 1961. The online application process starts from 23 June to 22 July 2026. This apprenticeship training will be of one year duration, and selected candidates will get a monthly stipend of ₹12,300. Candidates who have graduated with a minimum age of 18 years can apply for the DRDO DEAL apprentice recruitment 2026.
DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
The DRDO has started the online registration process for DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 on June 23, 2026. Interested candidates can apply for 77 apprentice posts. Candidates can find the direct link below to complete their application process before the last date, July 22, 2026. Candidates are also advised to check the DRDO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF through the direct link given below before applying for the apprentice posts.
| DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026 | |
| DRDO DEAL Recruitment Notification 2026 |
DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026 Highlights
The DRDO has started the online registration process on June 23, 2026 for apprentice posts. Interested and eligible candidates can find all the information provided in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Laboratory | Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun |
| Post Name | Apprentice Trainee |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligible Candidates | Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Pass Candidates |
| Training Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Stipend | Rs 12,300 (Graduates) Rs 10,900 (Diploma) Rs 10,560 (ITI) |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based/Document Verification |
| Application Start Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 July, 2026 |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for this recruitment must read the detailed eligibility criteria, such as Educational Qualifications, Age Limit, and Nationality. For candidate reference, we have attached detailed eligibility conditions as mentioned in the official notification below.
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Candidates must be citizens of India.
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For Graduate Apprentice vacancies, the candidate must have passed a graduation in engineering/technology from a recognized university.
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For Diploma Apprentice vacancies, candidates must have completed a Diploma in engineering/technology from a recognized institution.
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For ITI Apprentice vacancies, the candidate must have done ITI in the appropriate trade from a recognized institution.
Steps to Download DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the DRDO DEAL Recruitment 2026 through the official website:
Step 1: Visit the NATS portal and register yourself.
Step 2: Fill the application form with personal information, education qualifications, and category.
Step 3: Uploading the scanned photograph, signature, and documents.
Step 4: Pay the application fee
Step 5: Review and submit the form
Step 6: Download and take a printout for future references
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