📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur – DRDO, Ministry of Defence
- Advertisement No.: PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27
- Total Vacancies: 50
- Post Names: Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech), Technician Apprentice (Diploma)
- Employment Nature: Apprenticeship (Temporary/Contractual under Apprentices Act 1961)
- Application Mode: Offline only – Application form downloaded from drdo.gov.in, filled by typing, sent via Speed/Registered Post
- Last Date: 12 October 2026 (receipt of application at PXE)
- Application Address: The Director, PXE, DRDO, PO-Chandipur, Dist-Balasore, Odisha-756025
- Application Fee: Not Stated in official notification
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Stipend (INR) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech) | 15 | Not specified (eligibility by passing year 2022-2026) | ₹12,300 | |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 35 | Not specified (eligibility by passing year 2022-2026) | ₹10,900 | |
| Total | 50 | |||
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech): B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline (Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Computer Science, Chemical) from a recognized university.
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Diploma in relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Cinematography, Automobile) from a recognized institution.
- Only candidates who passed qualifying courses in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.
- Candidates must have valid NATS enrollment on nats.education.gov.in; applications without valid NATS number will be rejected.
- Post-graduates, candidates with over one year experience after qualification, or those with non-regular mode of education are not eligible.
- Reservation as per Apprentices Act 1961 and rules.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
Selection is based on shortlisting by PXE Selection Board using marks percentage in essential qualification, followed by a Written Test/Interview at PXE, Chandipur. Offer letters are sent via e-mail only. No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview or joining. The apprenticeship training is for one year and does not guarantee regular employment.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Download application form from drdo.gov.in, fill by typing only (handwritten forms rejected).
- Affix recent passport-size photograph and sign declaration.
- Attach mark sheets of essential qualification and NATS enrollment proof.
- Include reservation certificate (if applicable).
- Send via Speed Post/Registered Post to address above, with envelope superscribed: "Application for Engagement of Apprentices, Category and Discipline".
- Ensure application reaches by 12 October 2026; no online/email submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026? The application must reach PXE by 12 October 2026.
- How to apply for PXE Apprentice Recruitment? Download the form from drdo.gov.in, fill it by typing, and send via Speed Post/Registered Post to the specified address.
- What is the stipend for PXE Apprentices? Graduate Apprentices receive ₹12,300 per month, and Technician Apprentices receive ₹10,900 per month during one-year training.
- Is this a permanent government job? No, this is a temporary apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act 1961, with no right to regular employment in DRDO.
- What documents are required for application? Mark sheets, NATS enrollment proof, Aadhaar card, reservation certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photograph.
- Is there any application fee? The official notification does not mention any application fee.