DRDO CHESS Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Graduate & Technician Apprentices (25 Posts)
Defence Research & Development Organisation — Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (DRDO CHESS), Hyderabad has invited applications for Graduate (Degree) Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice positions. A total of 25 apprentice vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates must register on the NATS portal and send the filled application form to the address mentioned in the notification. The last date to submit applications is 2025-09-22.
📑 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details (25)
- Eligibility
- Stipend
- Important Dates
- Selection Process
- How to Apply (Steps)
- Important Links
- FAQs
🔎 Overview
DRDO CHESS (Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences), Hyderabad is recruiting apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for training at its laboratory. The drive covers both Degree (Graduate) and Diploma (Technician) apprentices across several engineering disciplines. Candidates will undergo training and receive a monthly stipend as per apprenticeship rules.
| Organisation | DRDO — Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS), Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Post | Graduate & Technician Apprentice (Various disciplines) |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Apply Mode | Register on NATS portal + Submit filled application (offline submission to DRDO CHESS address as instructed). |
| Last Date | 2025-09-22 |
| Official Site | drdo.gov.in |
📌 Vacancy Breakdown (25)
Post-wise distribution published in the article / notification.
| Post | Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 25 |
🎓 Eligibility
- Graduate (Degree) Apprentice: Relevant B.E. / B.Tech degree in specified disciplines (Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.).
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Relevant Diploma in Engineering (Computer Science/IT, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.).
- Experience: No prior post-qualification experience of one year or more is allowed (fresh pass-outs from qualifying years only).
- Passing Year: Candidates who passed their essential qualification in 2022, 2023 or 2024 are eligible (as per notification summary).
- Age Limit: Notification does not specify an upper age; follow the official notice for any age guidance.
💲 Stipend
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹9,000 per month.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: ₹8,000 per month.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | Ongoing / Started |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 2025-09-22 |
📝 Selection Process
- Selection will be merit-based on marks obtained in the essential qualification (percentage in qualifying degree/diploma).
- No written test or interview — merit list prepared and candidates selected accordingly (as per notification summary).
✍ How to Apply (Step-by-step)
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 portal: nats.education.gov.in.
- Download & fill the application form from the DRDO / CHESS notification (link below).
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents (degree/diploma, mark sheets, ID proof, etc.).
- Send the completed application form and documents via Speed Post to:
Director, Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS), DRDO, RCI Campus, PO: Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad – 500069. - Keep a copy of the submitted application and documents for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
| Official Notification & Application Form | Download Notification / Form (from DRDO / CHESS) |
| NATS Portal (Register) | nats.education.gov.in |
| DRDO Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
❓ Long-form FAQs — DRDO CHESS Apprentice Recruitment 2025
- When does the online application open for DRDO CHESS Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
The application window is already open (applications started) — candidates must register on the NATS portal and follow the offline submission steps in the notification. - What is the last date to apply for DRDO CHESS Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
The last date to submit applications (by post) is 2025-09-22. - How many vacancies are available under DRDO CHESS Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
There are a total of 25 apprentice vacancies (Graduate & Technician combined). - What is the stipend for DRDO CHESS apprentices?
Graduate Apprentices receive ₹9,000/month and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices receive ₹8,000/month. - Where to apply for DRDO CHESS Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in), complete the application form and send it (with documents) to the DRDO CHESS postal address listed in the notification.
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Disclaimer: Vacancy, stipend, eligibility, application method and last date are taken from the GovtJobsAlert summary of the DRDO CHESS Apprentice notification. Candidates should always verify all post-wise details and final dates from the official DRDO/CHESS notification before applying.