DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Defence Research & Development Organisation Defence Electronics Application Laboratory (DRDO DEAL) has announced its Recruitment 2026 drive for 77 Apprentice posts. A student with BE/ BTech/ BSc / B.Lib/ Diploma and ITI degree in various disciplines can apply for the DRDO DEAL Recruitment drive 2026. There are a total of 77 vacancies distributed across Graduate, Diploma, and ITI apprentice roles. Selection is usually based on merit (percentage of marks obtained in your degree/diploma/ITI) followed by document verification or a brief interview. Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination in the last Five years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) are ONLY eligible.

Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent (60% marks) in Electronics & Communication Engg, Mechanical Engg, Computer Science & Engg, Electrical Engg; B.Sc. (PCM/PCB) and B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. (60% marks) in each degree for Library Science. Diploma Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering/Technology or equivalent (60% marks) in Electronics & Communication Engg, Mechanical Engg, Computer Science/Engg, Electrical Engg. ITI Apprentice: ITI pass & NCVT/SCVT Certificate in various trades including Electronics Mechanic, ICTSM, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Instrument Mechanic, COPA, Library Assistant, Stenographer, and others.