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DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification is out for 50 posts of Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice at Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur. Candidates with B.Tech or Diploma in relevant disciplines can apply offline via email. The last date to submit the application form is 19 October 2025. Selection will be based on merit and interview. Apply now to kickstart your career with DRDO.
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DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Important Date
- Notification Released: 03 October 2025
- Application Start: Ongoing
- Last Date : 19 October 2025
- Interview Date: To be notified via email
- Result/Joining Letter: Via email only
- Admit Card: Not applicable (direct interview)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: As per Apprenticeship Rules
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS as per Govt. norms
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- No application fee required.
Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice: B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Mechanical or Computer Science
- Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication or Mechanical
- Pass-out Year: 2021 to 2025 only
- Mode: Regular (No distance/part-time)
- Note: Candidates with PG degrees or job experience >1 year are not eligible
DRDO Apprentice Offline Form Full Eligibility
Candidates must have a B.Tech or Diploma in relevant engineering disciplines from 2021 to 2025, completed in regular mode. Applicants must be registered on the NATS portal and should not hold any postgraduate degree or have more than 1 year of job/training experience after qualification.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech or Diploma in relevant branch (ECE, Mechanical, CS, Civil) |
| Year of Passing | Only candidates who passed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 |
| Mode of Study | Regular full-time courses only (No distance or part-time) |
| Postgraduate Qualification | Not eligible if holding PG degrees |
| Work Experience | Must not have more than 1 year of experience after qualification |
| NATS Registration | Mandatory registration on NATS portal |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years; upper age as per Apprenticeship Rules |
| Application Mode | Offline via email to training.pxe@gov.in |
DRDO Apprentice Offline Form Salary
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 for Graduate Apprentice and ₹10,900 for Technician Apprentice. No additional allowances, accommodation or transport facilities will be provided during the training period.
| Apprentice Type | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300/- |
| Technician Apprentice | ₹10,900/- |
- No TA/DA will be provided for joining or attending interview
- No accommodation or transport support during training
- Training duration is strictly for 1 year
- Contract must be signed as per Apprenticeship Act
- Stipend is fixed and non-negotiable
DRDO Apprentice Offline Form Selection Process
The selection process for DRDO PXE Apprentice 2025 includes shortlisting based on academic percentage, followed by a written test or interview at PXE Chandipur. Final joining letters will be sent via email only.
- Step 1: Applications reviewed by PXE Selection Board
- Step 2: Candidates shortlisted based on percentage of marks in qualifying exam
- Step 3: Shortlisted candidates called for written test/interview at PXE, Chandipur
- Step 4: Final selection based on interview performance
- Step 5: Joining letter sent via email to selected candidates
DRDO Apprentice Offline Form Exam Pattern
The selection process may include a written test followed by an interview at PXE Chandipur. The exam pattern will assess technical knowledge and aptitude relevant to the candidate’s discipline. Final selection is based on merit and performance.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test | Offline (if conducted) | Technical + Aptitude | Shortlisting purpose |
| Interview | In-person | Subject Knowledge + Communication | Final selection |
- Written test may be conducted depending on number of applicants
- Interview will be held at PXE Chandipur
- No admit card will be issued; candidates will be informed via email
- Final merit based on interview performance and academic score
DRDO Apprentice Offline Form Post / Category Wise Vacancy
The DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2025 offers a total of 50 vacancies across Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice categories. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS will be applied as per Apprenticeship Act and Government norms.
| Apprentice Category | Discipline | Total Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Electronics & Communication | 03 | As per Govt. norms |
| Mechanical | 03 | ||
| Computer Science | 04 | ||
| Technician Apprentice | Civil | 10 | As per Govt. norms |
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Electronics & Communication | 10 | ||
| Mechanical | 10 |
How To Apply
Candidates must apply for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2025 through offline mode via email. The application form must be typed, scanned and sent along with qualification documents to the official email ID before the last date.
- Step 1: Visit DRDO official website and download the application form
- Step 2: Fill the form by typing only (no handwritten forms allowed)
- Step 3: Affix a passport-size photograph and sign the form
- Step 4: Scan the filled form along with mark sheets and reservation certificates (if applicable)
- Step 5: Email the scanned documents in PDF format to training.pxe@gov.in
- Step 6: Ensure submission before 19 October 2025
Important Links
| NATS portal Registration | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here (Page No. 03) |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| All India Govt Jobs 2025 | Click Here |
| DRDO Jobs 2025 | Click Here |
DRDO Apprentice Offline Form How To Apply
Candidates must apply for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2025 through offline mode via email. The application form must be typed, scanned and sent along with qualification documents to the official email ID before the last date.
- Step 1: Visit DRDO official website and download the application form
- Step 2: Fill the form by typing only (no handwritten forms allowed)
- Step 3: Affix a passport-size photograph and sign the form
- Step 4: Scan the filled form along with mark sheets and reservation certificates (if applicable)
- Step 5: Email the scanned documents in PDF format to training.pxe@gov.in
- Step 6: Ensure submission before 19 October 2025