Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, has launched the DRDO CHESS Recruitment 2025 for 25 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended). These one-year engagement opportunities are available for Graduate and Technician Apprentices in various engineering disciplines. Eligible candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal and submit offline applications by 22nd September 2025. Review the full advertisement for qualification requirements, selection criteria, and submission guidelines before proceeding.
Post Names Graduate Apprentice (Engineers), Technician Apprentice (Diploma) Total Vacancies 25 Stipend ₹ 8,000 – ₹ 9,000/- per month Minimum Qualification B.E./B.Tech, Diploma in relevant Engineering fields Selection Process Merit based on percentage of marks in essential qualification Job Location Hyderabad, Telangana Last Date 22/09/2025
Apprenticeship Category Discipline/Trade Total Vacancies Graduate (Degree) Apprentice Computer Science & Related Fields 02 Graduate (Degree) Apprentice Electronics & Related Fields 03 Graduate (Degree) Apprentice Mechanical & Related Fields 03 Graduate (Degree) Apprentice Chemical Engineering / Technology 02 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Computer Science / IT / Communication 05 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Electronics & Related Fields 04 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production 05 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Chemical Engineering / Technology 01
Organization
DRDO CHESS
Total No Of Vacancy
Total Post - 25
Posts
Apprentices - 25
Qualification
Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in specified engineering disciplines for Graduate Apprentices; Diploma in relevant fields for Technician Apprentices. Only pass-outs from 2022, 2023, or 2024 are eligible. Candidates with post-graduate qualifications or those who passed earlier than 2022 are not eligible.
Registration Requirement: Mandatory registration on National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
Age Limit: As per Apprentices Act, 1961 provisions.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the merit list prepared from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification:
Merit-based shortlisting.
Document verification for selected candidates.
Form Apply Process
Prospective applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility norms before submission. Follow these steps for offline application:
Download the prescribed application form from the DRDO website (drdo.gov.in) or direct link available in the page.
Complete the form in typed format and attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, NATS registration proof, and other relevant documents.
Super scribe the envelope as “Applications for the vacancy of Apprenticeship”.
Send the application via Speed Post to: Director, Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS), DRDO, RCI Campus, PO: Vignyana Kancha, Hyderabad-500069.
Ensure receipt by 22nd September 2025. No applications will be accepted after this date.
