DRDO NSTL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (DRDO NSTL) has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. NSTL/APPRENTICESHIP/01/2026) to fill 42 B.Tech / B.E., (Graduate Apprentice), Diploma (Technician Apprentice), ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice) vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this DRDO NSTL – Naval Science & Technological Laboratory i.e. https://drdo.gov.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 02.05.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 16.05.2026.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for DRDO NSTL Apprentice Online Application Form 2026.
DRDO NSTL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| DRDO NSTL Apprentice Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
NSTL – Naval Science and Technological Laboratory |
| Vacancy |
42 B.Tech / B.E., (Graduate Apprentice), Diploma (Technician Apprentice), ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice) Posts |
| Post name |
Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Technician Vocational Apprentice |
| Starting date |
02.05.2026 |
| Ending date |
16.05.2026 |
| Qualification |
Graduation/Diploma/ITI (passed during the years 2023, 2024 and 2025) |
| Salary |
As per Govt. Norms |
| Job Location |
Visakhapatnam |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
https://drdo.gov.in/ |
Vacancy details for DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| B.Tech / B.E., (Graduate Apprentice) |
Not Specified |
| Diploma (Technician Apprentice) |
Not Specified |
| ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice) |
Not Specified |
| Total |
42 Posts |
Eligibility details for DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| B.Tech / B.E., (Graduate Apprentice) |
Graduation (B.E/B.Tech) passed during the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 |
| Diploma (Technician Apprentice) |
Diploma passed during the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 |
| ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice) |
ITI passed during the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 |
Age limits for DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| B.Tech / B.E., (Graduate Apprentice) |
Should not be less than 18 years as on 16.05.2026 |
| Diploma (Technician Apprentice) |
Should not be less than 18 years as on 16.05.2026 |
| ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice) |
Should not be less than 18 years as on 16.05.2026 |
Salary details for DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| B.Tech / B.E., (Graduate Apprentice) |
As per Govt. Norms |
| Diploma (Technician Apprentice) |
As per Govt. Norms |
| ITI (Technician Vocational Apprentice) |
As per Govt. Norms |
DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Academic Merit/Written Test/Interview
DRDO NSTL Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
Not Mentioned |
| SC / ST / PwD |
Not Mentioned |
Important Dates for the DRDO NSTL Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
02.05.2026 |
| Application Start Date |
02.05.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
16.05.2026 |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – DRDO NSTL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
Candidates having Graduation/Diploma/ITI passed during 2023, 2024, 2025 can apply.
Age Limit
Minimum age should be 18 years as on 16.05.2026.
How to Apply Online for DRDO NSTL Apprentice 2026
Register on NATS/NAPS portal and send scanned application (Annexure-A) to admin2.dept.nstl@gov.in.
