DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 50 Posts, Apply by 12 Oct

Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, a premier establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27 for 50 Apprentice posts — Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech) and Technician Apprentice (Diploma) — for a one-year Apprenticeship Training programme. Candidates who passed their qualifying course between 2022 and 2026, registered on the NATS portal, can apply offline by sending the completed application to PXE, Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha, on or before 12 October 2026. Selected apprentices will undergo one year of structured on-the-job training across engineering disciplines at PXE, Chandipur, a key DRDO establishment for missile and weapons testing. The selection process is scrutiny of applications based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, followed by a Written Test/Interview at PXE — there is no separate written examination stage mentioned beyond this. Monthly stipend for PXE Apprentice 2026 is ₹12,300 (Graduate Apprentice) or ₹10,900 (Technician Apprentice), with no application fee. Candidates for PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must download the application form from drdo.gov.in, fill it by typing only, attach mark sheets and NATS registration proof, and send it by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Director, PXE, Chandipur, Dist-Balasore, Odisha-756025, ensuring it reaches by 12 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since there is no online application portal or email submission route, handwritten forms are rejected outright, and candidates with a postgraduate degree or one year or more of post-qualification experience are not eligible.

B.Tech (Graduate Apprentice) or Diploma (Technician Apprentice) in the relevant engineering discipline; passed 2022-2026 through regular mode; NATS portal registration mandatory.

Not specified in the notification

Graduate Apprentice, Computer Science (5 posts, ₹12,300/month) — B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering Graduate Apprentice, Electronics & Communication (4 posts, ₹12,300/month) — B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering Graduate Apprentice, Mechanical (4 posts, ₹12,300/month) — B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Graduate Apprentice, Chemical (2 posts, ₹12,300/month) — B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Technician Apprentice, Civil (10 posts, ₹10,900/month) — Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice, Mechanical (8 posts, ₹10,900/month) — Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician Apprentice, Computer Science (5 posts, ₹10,900/month) — Diploma in Computer Science Engineering Technician Apprentice, Electronics & Communication (5 posts, ₹10,900/month) — Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering Technician Apprentice, Electrical (2 posts, ₹10,900/month) — Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician Apprentice, Cinematography (2 posts, ₹10,900/month) — Diploma in Cinematography Engineering Technician Apprentice, Automobile (2 posts, ₹10,900/month) — Diploma in Automobile Engineering Technician Apprentice, Chemical (1 post, ₹10,900/month) — Diploma in Chemical Engineering Mandatory Conditions — NATS portal registration (nats.education.gov.in) mandatory, Establishment Code required; only candidates who passed in 2022-2026 through regular mode are eligible; postgraduate degree holders are NOT eligible; candidates with 1+ years of post-qualification training/job experience are NOT eligible Age Limit — Not specified in the official notification; eligibility defined by year of passing and NATS registration instead No application fee for this recruitment Job Type — One-year Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961; no right to regular employment at PXE or DRDO; no accommodation or transport provided Selection Process — Shortlisting based on percentage of marks in qualifying examination → Written Test/Interview at PXE, Chandipur; offer letters issued by email only PXE, Chandipur, is one of DRDO's key missile and armament testing establishments on India's east coast, and this apprenticeship intake spans a wide mix of core engineering disciplines, reflecting the varied technical support functions the establishment runs alongside its testing operations

Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech): ₹12,300/month Technician Apprentice (Diploma): ₹10,900/month

1. Download the application form from the official DRDO website, www.drdo.gov.in.
2. Fill up the form by typing only — handwritten forms will be rejected.
3. Enter your name, apprentice category, discipline/branch, NATS Enrollment Number, Aadhaar number, and educational qualification details with marks/percentage.
4. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration.
5. Attach mark sheets of the qualifying examination and reservation certificate (if applicable).
6. Send the completed form by Speed Post or Registered Post only to: The Director, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence R&D Organisation, PO-Chandipur, Dist-Balasore, Odisha-756025 (Kind Attn. OIC, HRDC).
7. Clearly mention on the envelope: "Application for Engagement of Apprentices, Apprentice Category (Degree/Diploma) and Discipline/Branch."
8. Ensure the application reaches PXE on or before 12 October 2026.