DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Released: Apply for 50 Graduate and Technician Apprentice Posts by October 12

• DRDO PXE Chandipur has announced 50 Graduate and Technician Apprentice vacancies for B.Tech and Diploma candidates.
• Selected apprentices will receive ₹12,300 per month for Graduate posts and ₹10,900 per month for Technician posts.
• Applications must be submitted by Speed Post or Registered Post and reach PXE by October 12, 2026.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Proof & Experimental Establishment (DRDO PXE), Chandipur, has invited applications for 50 Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts for the 2026-27 training cycle. The apprenticeship recruitment is open to eligible B.Tech and Diploma holders in engineering and other notified disciplines.

Applications for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 opened on September 23 and must reach the establishment by October 12, 2026. Candidates are required to register on the NATS portal before applying and submit a typed application through Speed Post or Registered Post. The apprenticeship will run for one year at PXE, Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha.

Under Advertisement No. PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27, 15 positions are available for Graduate Apprentices and 35 for Technician Apprentices. Candidates who completed the prescribed qualification through regular mode between 2022 and 2026 can apply, subject to the other eligibility conditions.

DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification

Proof & Experimental Establishment operates under DRDO, Ministry of Defence. Its latest apprenticeship recruitment covers engineering graduates and diploma holders across disciplines including Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Computer Science, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Automobile and Cinematography

Graduate Apprentice Vacancies

DRDO PXE has notified 15 Graduate Apprentice positions for B.Tech candidates. The monthly stipend is ₹12,300.

Technician Apprentice Vacancies

Another 35 vacancies are available for Technician Apprentices holding a Diploma in the relevant discipline. These apprentices will receive ₹10,900 per month.

DRDO PXE Apprentice Qualification

For Graduate Apprentice posts, candidates must possess a B.Tech qualification in the relevant engineering discipline. Technician Apprentice applicants must hold a Diploma in the applicable discipline.

Only candidates who passed their essential qualification in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. The required qualification must have been obtained through regular mode.

Candidates possessing a postgraduate qualification are not eligible to apply. Applicants who have completed one year or more of training or job experience after obtaining the essential qualification will also not be considered.

Registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal is mandatory. Applications without a valid NATS Enrollment Number will be rejected.

Age Limit and Reservation

The age requirements will be governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the conditions stated in the recruitment notification.

Reservation and applicable relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates will be provided according to the Apprenticeship Act and relevant rules.

Apprentice Stipend and Training Period

The apprenticeship training period is one year. Engagement as an apprentice does not provide any right to employment with PXE or DRDO after completion of the training.

PXE will not provide accommodation or transport facilities, and candidates will not receive TA/DA.

Selection Process

Candidates will initially be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks secured in their essential educational qualification. Shortlisted applicants may then be called for a written test/interview at PXE, Chandipur, followed by document verification.

Selected candidates will receive their apprenticeship offer letter through email.

Important Dates

Application Fee

No application fee has been specified for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

How to Apply for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Register on the NATS portal and obtain a valid NATS Enrollment Number.
2. Visit the DRDO website and download the prescribed PXE Apprentice application form.
3. Complete the application by typing the required information. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
4. Attach the prescribed documents and other required enclosures.
5. Send the completed application only through Speed Post or Registered Post.
6. Clearly write “Application for Engagement of Apprentices, Apprentice Category (Degree/Diploma) and Discipline/Branch……….” on the envelope.
7. Address the application to: The Director, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence R&D Organisation, PO-Chandipur, Dist-Balasore, Odisha – 756025 (Kind Attn. OIC, HRDC).
8. Ensure that the application reaches PXE no later than October 12, 2026.

Important Links

Candidates should use the DRDO website to access the official PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification and prescribed application form. NATS registration must also be completed before submitting the offline application.