DRDO HEMRL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is open for 50 one-year graduate apprentice positions in Pune. Completed offline applications must reach HEMRL by 28 August 2026.[1][2]
The opening covers engineering, science, arts, commerce, business and library qualifications. Every selected apprentice receives a monthly stipend of ₹15,000.
Latest apprentice jobs in August 2026 remain open
| Laboratory | High Energy Materials Research Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Organisation | DRDO, Ministry of Defence |
| Advertisement | HEMRL/HRD/APPRENTICE/2026-27/01 |
| Total vacancies | 50 |
| Training period | One year |
| Monthly stipend | ₹15,000 |
| Application mode | NATS registration followed by offline form |
| Receipt deadline | 28 August 2026 |
The official DRDO vacancy page records 10 August as the publication and start date. It links directly to the advertisement and application form.[1]
Chemical engineering has the largest allocation
| Qualification or discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 |
| Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering | 2 |
| Computer fields or B.Sc. Computer Science | 5 |
| Electrical or Electrical and Instrumentation | 2 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
| B.Sc. Chemistry | 9 |
| BA, B.Com, BLIS and BBA combined | 9 |
| Total | 50 |
Category allocation will follow the prevailing apprenticeship rules. The Director can increase, reduce or withdraw the tentative vacancies.
Only recent regular graduates qualify
Applicants must be Indian nationals and at least 18 years old. The relevant qualifying examination must have been completed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
The qualification must come from a recognised university or board. Candidates awaiting their final result on the closing date are not eligible.
The advertisement also excludes candidates with a higher qualification than the prescribed one. Only regular-mode graduates can apply.[2]
Anyone who already completed apprenticeship training cannot apply. The same restriction covers current apprentices and candidates with at least one year of post-qualification work experience.
HEMRL can choose more than one selection method
HEMRL may shortlist through academic merit, a written test, an interview, a walk-in interview or a combination. Document verification remains mandatory.
The one-year training pays ₹15,000 each month. The advertisement states that apprenticeship does not create a claim to permanent, temporary or contractual employment at HEMRL or DRDO.
Register on NATS, then send the offline form
- Register or update the candidate profile on the NATS 2.0 portal.
- Download the advertisement and application form from DRDO.
- Complete the form in capital letters and attach the requested documents.
- Check the qualification year, marks, category and contact details.
- Send the packet to the Director, HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune 411021.
The application should be marked for the attention of HRD, HEMRL, Pune. Late, incomplete or incorrect forms can be rejected.
Graduates comparing other training routes can read the ISRO URSC apprentice update. The employer, location and application method differ.
Use the DRDO vacancy page and form
Candidate questions
How many HEMRL apprentice vacancies are open?
The advertisement lists 50 graduate apprentice vacancies across several engineering and non-engineering qualifications.
Is the application online?
No. Degree candidates register on NATS first, but HEMRL accepts the prescribed application form offline at its Pune address.
Can 2021 graduates apply?
No. The stated eligible passing years are 2022 through 2026. Applicants must also meet every other condition in the advertisement.