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Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, a DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence, has opened the DRDO ITR Chandipur Apprentice Form 2026 under Advt. No. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026. The notification covers 54 one-year apprenticeship seats, with 32 for graduate apprentices and 22 for technician (diploma) apprentices. Unlike many apprenticeship drives, this one runs on paper: the typed form and documents must reach ITR by speed post or registered post on or before 2 November 2026.
Last Date: 2026-11-02 23:59:00
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, DRDO, Ministry of Defence
- Advt. No.: ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026
- Posts: Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
- Vacancies: 54 (32 graduate, 22 diploma), indicative only
- Stipend: Rs. 12,300 per month (graduate), Rs. 10,900 per month (diploma)
- Training period: 12 months
- Mode: Typed application by speed post or registered post, plus compulsory NATS registration
- Published and start date: 9 October 2026
- Last date: 2 November 2026 (date of receipt at ITR)
What This Apprenticeship Is About
This is not a regular government appointment. ITR is engaging young Indian nationals as apprentices for one year under the Apprentices Act 1961 and the Apprentice Rules 1992, as amended from time to time. Selected candidates sign a 12-month apprenticeship contract, and the training period starts from the day that contract is executed.
The seats are spread across engineering, library science, management, commerce and a few diploma trades such as cinematography and medical laboratory technology. That mix is worth noticing: if you hold a BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc degree, there are seats for you here, which is not common in a DRDO laboratory notice.
One point to read carefully before you spend time on the form: ITR says it is not obliged to offer any employment once the apprenticeship ends. Treat this as a year of structured training and a stipend, not as a guaranteed job.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published and applications start | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application with documents at ITR | 2 November 2026 |
| Training duration | 12 months from execution of the apprenticeship contract |
| Written test, interview and call letters | Not announced in the notification; to be shared on the website or by email |
Applications are open from 9 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. The deadline counts the day your envelope reaches Chandipur, not the day you post it. Applications sent late by post are therefore at risk even if they were dispatched before the date.
Vacancy Details
ITR has listed seats by category and discipline. It also notes that the number of vacancies is only indicative and may change at a later stage, and that ITR can increase or decrease the number of seats.
Graduate Apprentice Vacancies
| Degree | Disciplines | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| B.E/B.Tech | Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, Communication and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Computer Science and System Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Information Science and Engineering | 8 |
| B.E/B.Tech | Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Instrumentations Control Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering, Electronics (Robotics), Embedded System | 8 |
| B.E/B.Tech | Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| B.E/B.Tech | Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| B.E/B.Tech | Aerospace Engineering | 1 |
| B.Lib.Sc | Library Science | 2 |
| B.E/B.Tech | Safety Engineering | 2 |
| BBA | Administration / HR | 4 |
| B.Com | Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting | 4 |
| Total | 32 |
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Vacancies
| Qualification | Disciplines | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma | Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, Communication and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Computer Science and System Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Information Science and Engineering | 8 |
| Diploma | Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Instrumentations Control Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering, Electronics (Robotics), Embedded System | 8 |
| Diploma | Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| Diploma | Cinematography | 2 |
| Diploma | Medical Laboratory Technology | 2 |
| Total | 22 |
Stipend
| Category | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Rs. 10,900 |
ITR will not provide government quarters, hostel accommodation or transport, either at the time of the written test or interview or during the training period. Candidates from outside Balasore should plan their stay and travel costs accordingly.
Eligibility Criteria
The conditions below are all taken from the notification, and several of them are strict enough to cost you the seat if missed.
- NATS registration: B.E/B.Tech, diploma, BBA, B.Com and B.Lib.Sc candidates must have registered their names on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal. Non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected.
- Year of passing: Only candidates who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply. Those who passed earlier than 2022 are not eligible.
- Regular mode: Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible.
- No higher qualification: Candidates with a qualification higher than the one required for their category cannot apply.
- Experience limit: Degree or diploma holders who have had training or job experience of one year or more after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible to be engaged as apprentices.
- PwBD candidates: They are eligible only for the trades designated under the Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
- Marks in percentage: Marks in the qualifying examination must be written as a percentage. If your university awards CGPA, convert it using your university norms; it may be checked at document verification.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years. The notification does not print a maximum age. Instead, it says the maximum age and relaxations follow the Apprentices Act 1961, the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and the NATS 2.0 or NAPS guidelines, so check those rules for your category before applying.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a written test, a personal interview, or both, and only for shortlisted candidates. ITR keeps the right to use its own method of shortlisting and is not bound to shortlist everyone who meets the minimum requirements. In its own words, simply fulfilling the advertised conditions does not make a candidate eligible for selection.
Reservation will be applied as per the Apprentices Act 1961 and the Apprentice Rules 1992, as amended from time to time. Canvassing or influencing in any form leads to disqualification, and suppression of facts leads to disqualification at any stage.
All details about the written test, interview and call letters will be given only through the website or by email. ITR will not post hard copies of call letters, and downloading and printing them is the candidate's responsibility.
How to Apply for DRDO ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026
There is no online submission here, so the order of steps matters more than usual.
- Check that you meet the eligibility rules: a qualifying pass in 2022 to 2026 as a regular candidate, no higher qualification, and no training or job experience of one year or more after qualifying.
- Register your name on the NATS portal if you have not already done so, and keep your NATS enrollment number ready because the form asks for it.
- Download the prescribed application form, Annexure-A, in .docx format from the DRDO website.
- Type the form in capital letters and paste a recent passport size photograph. Handwritten entries are not accepted except your signature, and marks must be written in percentage, with CGPA converted as per your university norms.
- Sign the declaration and tick the list of enclosures against each document you are attaching.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of your 10th, 12th, diploma and degree certificates and mark sheets, along with your caste certificate and identity proof.
- Place the form and documents in a sealed envelope and write on it that it is an application for apprenticeship training, mentioning your category and your subject or discipline.
- Send the envelope by speed post or registered post to The Director, Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha-756025, so that it reaches on or before 2 November 2026.
- Keep a copy of your application for your records and watch the DRDO website and your email for updates on the written test, interview and call letters.
Documents Required
Enclose self-attested photocopies of the following, and tick each item in the enclosure list printed on the form:
- 10th certificate and mark sheet
- 12th certificate and mark sheet
- Diploma certificate and mark sheet
- B.Tech, BBA or B.Com certificate and mark sheet, as applicable to your category
- Caste certificate
- Identity proof
The form also asks for your NATS enrollment number, Aadhaar number, category, contact details of you and your parent, and a recent passport size photograph.
Terms Every Applicant Should Know
- All correspondence, including the offer letter for selected candidates, will be sent by email only. Queries can be made on 06782-272144 during office hours or at hrd.itr@gov.in.
- Selected candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining.
- Credentials are verified before the contract is created. Any deviation from the required qualification leads to summary rejection.
- No TA or DA is paid to applicants called at any stage of selection.
- ITR may withdraw or cancel the advertisement or selection process without giving a reason.
- Any dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the Hon'ble High Court of Odisha, Cuttack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What Is the Last Date for ITR Chandipur Apprentice Applications?
The application, along with supporting documents, must reach ITR Chandipur on or before 2 November 2026. It has to be sent by speed post or registered post only, so allow enough transit time.
Q2. Is the ITR Chandipur Apprentice Form Filled Online or Offline?
The application itself is offline. You type the form given as Annexure-A and post it with self-attested documents to the Director, ITR, Chandipur. The only online step is registering your name on the NATS portal, which the notification makes compulsory for all graduate and diploma candidates.
Q3. How Many Apprentice Vacancies Has ITR Chandipur Announced?
The notification lists 54 seats in total, which are 32 for graduate apprentices and 22 for technician (diploma) apprentices. ITR states that these numbers are only indicative and may change at a later stage.
Q4. What Stipend Will Apprentices Receive at ITR Chandipur?
Graduate apprentices are shown with a stipend of Rs. 12,300 per month, and technician (diploma) apprentices with Rs. 10,900 per month. The training period is 12 months from the date the apprenticeship contract is executed.
Q5. Who Is Eligible to Apply for This DRDO Apprenticeship?
You must have passed B.E/B.Tech, diploma, BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc as a regular candidate in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. Candidates who passed before 2022, those with a higher qualification, and those with one year or more of training or job experience after qualifying are not eligible.
Q6. What Is the Age Limit for ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years. For the maximum age and any relaxation, the notification refers to the Apprentices Act 1961, the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and the NATS 2.0 or NAPS guidelines, and it does not print a fixed upper age.
Q7. How Will ITR Chandipur Select Apprentices?
Selection will be based on a written test, a personal interview or both, and only for shortlisted candidates. ITR can choose its own shortlisting method and is not bound to shortlist every candidate who meets the minimum requirements.
Q8. Is There an Application Fee, and Will ITR Offer a Job After Training?
The notification does not mention any application fee, and it says no TA or DA will be paid for any stage of selection. ITR also states that it is not obliged to offer employment to any apprentice once the apprenticeship training is complete.
Source
This article is based on the official notification Advt. No. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026 issued by Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, DRDO. The application form and updates are available on the DRDO website.
Disclaimer: VacancyPage is not affiliated with DRDO or ITR Chandipur. The details here are prepared from the official notification and may change; please verify everything on the official website before sending your application.
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