DRDO Closes Applications for 50 Graduate and Technician Apprenticeships at PXE Chandipur Under Postal Submission Rule

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will close the application window for 50 apprenticeship positions at its Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) facility in Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha, on October 12, 2026.

The recruitment drive offers one-year apprenticeship training across multiple engineering branches. Submissions require physical postal delivery; candidates must download the application form from drdo.gov.in, complete all fields by typing (handwritten forms will be rejected), and dispatch the packet via Speed Post or Registered Post.

Breakdown of Vacancies and Stipends A total of 50 positions are allocated across graduate and diploma streams:

1. Graduate Apprentices (15 Posts — BTech Holders | ₹12,300/month):

• Computer Science: 5 posts
• Electronics and Communication: 4 posts
• Mechanical: 4 posts
• Chemical: 2 posts

2. Technician Apprentices (35 Posts — Diploma Holders | ₹10,900/month):

• Civil: 10 posts
• Mechanical: 8 posts
• Computer Science: 5 posts
• Electronics and Communication: 5 posts
• Electrical: 2 posts
• Cinematography: 2 posts
• Automobile: 2 posts
• Chemical: 1 post

Eligibility Norms and Mandatory Requirements

• Graduation Window: Candidates who passed their respective BTech or diploma programs through regular mode in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.
• Exclusions: Individuals with postgraduate qualifications or those who have completed one year or more of prior job experience or apprenticeships are ineligible.
• NATS Registration: Registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal is strictly compulsory, and candidates must enter a verified enrollment number on their form.

Application Procedure and Selection Route Completed application packets must be superscribed with "Application for Engagement of Apprentices", indicating category and discipline, and sent to: The Director, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) Defence Research and Development Organisation PO-Chandipur, District-Balasore, Odisha-756025 (Kind Attention: OIC, HRDC) PXE will shortlist applicants based on qualifying examination marks, followed by an in-person written test or interview on campus in Chandipur. Joining notifications will be distributed via email. The engagement carries no provision for housing, local transit, or post-training permanent employment within DRDO.