DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 28 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), DRDO, Bangalore
• Notice No: Advt No. DEBEL/HRD/Apprentice/2026-27/01
• Post Name: Graduate Apprentice Trainee
• Total Vacancies: 28
• Application Mode: Online (via NATS Portal – www.mhrdnats.gov.in)
• Last Date: 20 May 2026

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details

Stipend

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Lib/B.Com degree in the relevant discipline as mentioned in the vacancy table above.
• Candidates must have passed out their graduate course within five years from the date of joining at DEBEL, DRDO. Only pass-out candidates who completed their graduation in the year 2022 or later are eligible.
• Only candidates who completed their qualifying degree as regular (not correspondence/distance) candidates are eligible to apply.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Candidate should not have undergone Apprenticeship Training elsewhere previously.
• Candidate should not have work experience of one year or more.
• Candidate must be enrolled on the BOAT's web portal www.mhrdnats.gov.in and must be verified by the regional board before applying.

Selection Process

• Selection will be strictly on merit basis, based on the percentage of marks in the graduation degree.
• An interview/interaction may be conducted if required.
• A board constituted by the Director, DEBEL will shortlist candidates as per the available vacancies.
• Only selected candidates will be notified about joining procedures. No communication will be made to other applicants.

Duration of Apprenticeship

• Duration: 1 year from the date of execution of the contract of Apprenticeship.
• Candidates who do not complete the full duration will not be awarded the Apprenticeship Certificate.
• The Apprenticeship offer does not confer any right to employment in DRDO.

Terms and Conditions

• Enrollment on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal is mandatory before applying.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for joining if selected.
• Selected candidates must make their own arrangements for stay and transport in Bangalore.
• Antecedents of candidates will be verified at the time of joining.
• Number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease.
• Incomplete or partially filled applications will be rejected.

How to Apply for DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the NATS portal at www.mhrdnats.gov.in and register/enroll yourself as an apprenticeship candidate.
2. Ensure your registration on the NATS portal is verified by the regional board before proceeding.
3. Candidates applying for technical/engineering disciplines must use the NATS User ID: SKABNC000035 on the portal to apply at DEBEL.
4. Log in to your NATS account and search for DEBEL, DRDO Bangalore under the establishment listing.
5. Fill in the application form carefully with your personal, educational, and discipline details.
6. Upload all required documents including degree certificate, marksheets, and other supporting documents.
7. Submit the application before the last date of 20 May 2026.
8. For any query, write to hrd.debel@gov.in.

Official Source

Candidates can check the official notification and all further updates on the official DRDO website and the DEBEL official page. All joining-related information will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for DRDO DEBEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 20 May 2026. Candidates must apply through the NATS portal at www.mhrdnats.gov.in before this date.

Q2: How many vacancies are available in DRDO DEBEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 28 Graduate Apprentice vacancies have been announced across 9 disciplines including Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Bio-Medical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Library Science, Physics, and Accounts.

Q3: What is the stipend for DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentices?
Selected Graduate Apprentices at DEBEL, DRDO will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300/-. No other allowances are admissible.

Q4: What is the eligibility for DRDO DEBEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Lib/B.Com degree in the relevant discipline, should have graduated in 2022 or later, must not have prior apprenticeship experience elsewhere, and should not have work experience of one year or more. Only regular course graduates are eligible.

Q5: Does the DRDO DEBEL Apprenticeship guarantee a permanent job?
No, the Graduate Apprenticeship at DEBEL, DRDO does not confer any right to regular employment in DRDO. The engagement is purely for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961 for a duration of one year.

Q6: How will the selection be done for DRDO DEBEL Apprentice 2026?
Selection will be strictly on merit basis based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying graduation degree. An interview or interaction may be conducted if required. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the joining process.