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DRDO LRDE Apprenticeship 2025: 80+ New Openings At Premier R&D Establishment

The Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), Bengaluru, a prestigious research and development arm under the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, invites online applications for its one-year Apprenticeship Training Program for the year 2025.

The apprenticeship program is in accordance with The Apprentices Act, 1961, and is open to eligible candidates from various engineering and non-engineering disciplines. Here are the details.

Important Details of LRDE Apprenticeship Training 2025

1. Graduate Apprenticeship Opportunities

The LRDE is looking to fill multiple graduate apprenticeship vacancies in the following disciplines:

Discipline	Vacancies	Essential Qualification	Stipend (per month)
Electronics and Communication Engg.	10	Degree in Engineering or Technology	₹9,000
Computer Science & Engineering/IT	10	Degree in Engineering or Technology	₹9,000
Mechanical Engineering	05	Degree in Engineering or Technology	₹9,000
Electrical/Electrical & Electronics	03	Degree in Engineering or Technology	₹9,000
B.Com/BBA	10	Degree granted by a statutory University or Institution	₹9,000
B.Sc (Chemistry/CS/Mathematics/PCM)	10	Degree granted by a statutory University or Institution	₹9,000
BCA	05	Degree granted by a statutory University or Institution	₹9,000
B.Lib.Sc/B.Lib.	05	Degree granted by a statutory University or Institution	₹9,000

Total Graduate Apprenticeship Vacancies: 58

2. Diploma Apprenticeship Opportunities

The LRDE is also offering apprenticeship training for diploma holders in the following disciplines:

Discipline	Vacancies	Essential Qualification	Stipend (per month)
Electronics and Communication Engg.	08	Diploma in Engineering or Technology	₹8,000
Computer Science & Engineering/IT	08	Diploma in Engineering or Technology	₹8,000
Mechanical/Automobile/Production Engg.	08	Diploma in Engineering or Technology	₹8,000
Electrical/Electrical & Electronics	04	Diploma in Engineering or Technology	₹8,000
Civil Engineering	02	Diploma in Engineering or Technology	₹8,000

Total Diploma Apprenticeship Vacancies: 30

Eligibility Criteria for Apprenticeship Training

Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 18 years old on the closing date of the advertisement. The maximum age limit will follow government norms.
Qualification: Only candidates who have completed their qualifying examination in 2023 or later can apply. Those who have passed earlier are not eligible.
Mode of Qualification: Only regular candidates who have passed the qualifying examination are eligible to apply.
Higher Qualifications: Candidates with higher qualifications than the prescribed qualifications are not eligible.

How to Apply?

NATS Registration: Candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.

Click here for direct registration link

After registering, candidates need to apply for the vacancies under “Graduate and Diploma Apprentices” of LRDE on the NATS portal (LRDE ID: SKABNC000060)

Last date for submission of online applications: 25 May 2025

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit, and may be required to undergo a written test or interview, depending on the number of applicants and available vacancies. Final selection is subject to document verification.

Terms and Conditions

Application Mode: Only online applications through the NATS portal will be accepted.
Age Criteria: The minimum age should be 18 years. Age relaxations will be provided as per Government of India norms.
Eligibility: Only candidates who have passed their exams as regular candidates and who have results declared by the closing date of this advertisement are eligible.
Document Verification: Candidates must bring self-attested copies of required documents during the document verification phase.
Medical Fitness: Candidates will have to submit a Certificate of Physical Fitness issued by a government-authorized medical officer.
Training Period: The training period will last for one year, starting from the date of signing the apprenticeship contract.
No Employment Guarantee: Completing the apprenticeship program does not guarantee permanent employment with LRDE.

General Guidelines

No accommodation or travel allowance will be provided during the selection process or the apprenticeship training.
The establishment reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the selection process at any time without assigning any reason.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early to avoid last-minute issues, as the portal might face heavy traffic closer to the deadline.

Conclusion

The LRDE Apprenticeship Training 2025 offers a unique opportunity for fresh graduates and diploma holders to gain valuable hands-on experience in a prestigious defense research establishment. Make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully before applying and ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria.

For more details and application submission, refer to the official notification.

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