Quick Facts
Total Posts
77
10560 to 12300
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years Maximum age and relaxation as per the Apprentices Act – 1961, Apprentices Rules 1992 and NATS 2.0/ NAPS Guidelines.
Qualification
B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with 60% marks (Library Science: B.Sc. PCM/PCB + B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. with 60% in each), Diploma in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with 60% marks, ITI pass with NCVT/SCVT Certificate in relevant trade
The prestigious Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun, a premier Research & Development establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, has published notification for its one-year apprentice training program under advertisement reference DEAL/HRD/Apprenticeship/2026-27.
DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
This engagement follows guidelines under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprentice Rules 1992. The initial core metrics and portal codes you need to track are structured below:
Important Dates
| Event Benchmarks | Official Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Official Publication Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 Days from Publication (22 July 2026) |
| Document Verification List Updates | Communicated via registered Email profiles |
Vacancy Distribution & Stipend
| Apprenticeship Stream Level | Total Seats | Consolidated Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 19 Vacancies | Rs. 12,300/- Per Month |
| Diploma Apprentice | 08 Vacancies | Rs. 10,900/- Per Month |
| ITI Apprentice | 50 Vacancies | Rs. 10,560/- Per Month |
| Combined Capacity | 77 Seats Total | - |
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications & Stream Specializations
- Graduate Level: B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree with a minimum score marker of 60% marks in Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering. For Library Science, candidates require a B.Sc (PCM/PCB) plus B.Lib/B.L.I.Sc with 60% in each course.
- Diploma Level: Regular state board Diploma in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a minimum cumulative score of 60% marks.
- ITI Level: ITI pass marks paired with a valid NCVT/SCVT certificate across relevant trades including Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, and COPA.
- Passing Timeline Window: Open exclusively for regular scholars who completed their qualifying parameters in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Candidates with ongoing result rollouts or higher active qualifications are not eligible.
- Age Constraints: The baseline age bar requires candidates to be not less than 18 years. Upper age caps map to standard statutory criteria.
Selection Process
- Initial parameter screening based strictly on raw academic merit matrices.
- Subject to requirements, candidates may undergo written examinations, walk-in technical interviews, or direct interactive evaluations.
- Final contract execution depends on seamless physical document verification and automated portal approval metrics.
How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Portal Guide
Applications are processed entirely through digital networks depending on your degree classifications:
For Graduate and Diploma Candidates (NATS 2.0 Platform)
- Navigate to the official NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and complete user enrollment.
- Log in to your dashboard and utilize the establishment search parameters to locate DEAL ID: NUKDDC000015.
- Verify your discipline and submit your request for the chosen vacancy code.
For ITI Applicants (NAPS Platform)
- Open the central NAPS apprenticeship directory at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register your bio-data.
- Search opportunities using Establishment Code: E01160500005 for Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory.
- Complete your online submission profile. Ensure all score fields are correctly converted into percentage terms before hit lock.