The Defense Research and Development Organization’s Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS) in Hyderabad has opened applications for its 2025 Apprentice program. DRDO Recruitment 2025 application last date on September 22, 2025.
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Overview

Vacancy
Post Name | Discipline | Vacancies |
---|---|---|
Graduate Apprentice | Computer Science & Engineering | 2 |
Graduate Apprentice | Electronics Engineering | 3 |
Graduate Apprentice | Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
Graduate Apprentice | Chemical Engineering | 2 |
Technician Apprentice | Computer Science / IT | 5 |
Technician Apprentice | Electronics | 4 |
Technician Apprentice | Mechanical | 5 |
Technician Apprentice | Chemical Engineering | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- For Graduate Degree
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/Communication & Computer Engineering/Computer Science & Information Technology/Computer Science & System Engineering/Computer Technology & Information Technology/Information & Communication Technology/Information Science & Engineering
- B.E./B.Tech in Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering/Instrumentation Technology/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/Control Engineering/Electronics & Computer Engineering/Embedded System
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Manufacturing Process & Automation Engineering/Marine Engineering/Material Science & Engineering/Mechanical & Production Engineering/Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning)/Mechatronics
- B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology
2. Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
- Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology/Communication
- Diploma in Electronics/Tele-Communication/Instrumentation/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Engineering
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology
2. Age Limit
There is no specified age limit in the notification. However, candidates must have passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, or 2024.
Salary and Benefits
The stipend for a Graduate (Degree) Apprentice is ₹9,000 per month, while a Technician (Diploma) Apprentice will receive ₹8,000 per month.
Selection Process
Selection should be done by Merit-list. Based on your qualification and Marks obtained in particular discipline will be considered.
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS Portal: Click here
- Download the Application Form from official website of DRDO.
- Fill all the required details in the Form.
- Attached Required documents asked in the notification.
- completed application form and the required documents should be sent in envelope. On the envelope, write “Applications for the vacancy of Apprenticeship.” Send it via Speed Post to the following address: Director Center for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS) DRDO, RCI Campus, PO: Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad-500069
Important Dates
Start Date | 02/09/2025 |
Last Date | 22/09/2025 |
Important Links
Official Notification | click here |
DRDO Official website | click here |
Application Fee
There are no application fees for this recruitment.
FAQs
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There is no Application Fee for this Post.
No Age limit has been specified
Candidates need to register on NATS Portal and send Offline application form with required details and documents.