Apprentices Recruitment at Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 46
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Internship
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a B.Tech degree for Graduate Apprentice positions or a Diploma for Technician Apprentice positions in relevant engineering disciplines.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates with less than one year of post-qualification training or job experience are eligible.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Graduate Apprentice (Chemical) 2 Vacancies
- Graduate Apprentice (Comp. Science) 5 Vacancies
- Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication) 4 Vacancies
- Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical) 4 Vacancies
- Technician Apprentice (Automobile) 2 Vacancies
- Technician Apprentice (Chemical) 1 Vacancy
- Technician Apprentice (Cinematography) 2 Vacancies
- Technician Apprentice (Civil) 10 Vacancies
- Technician Apprentice (Computer Science) 5 Vacancies
- Technician Apprentice (Electrical) 2 Vacancies
- Technician Apprentice (Electronics & Communication) 5 Vacancies
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) 8 Vacancies
Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), a premier DRDO establishment under the Ministry of Defence, invites applications for its one-year Apprenticeship Training programme. This recruitment drive offers a valuable opportunity for Graduate (B.Tech) and Technician (Diploma) holders to gain practical experience in dynamic test and evaluation of armament systems. Eligible candidates seeking to contribute to defence research and development should review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
- Candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal to be eligible for these apprenticeship positions.
- Only candidates who have passed their respective courses in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible to apply.
- Applicants with post-graduation degrees or prior training/job experience of one year or more after acquiring essential qualifications will not be considered.
- The selection process will involve shortlisting based on academic marks, followed by a written test/interview at PXE, Chandipur.
- Selected candidates will undergo a one-year training tenure as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, and related rules.
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Additional Salary Information
Refer official detailed notification
Important Dates
Selection Process
Applications will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks secured in the essential qualification.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Written test/Interview at PXE, Chandipur.
Selected candidates will be offered joining letters through e-mail only.
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories will be applied as per the provisions of the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS need to produce their caste certificates issued by the competent authority at the time of documents verification.
How to Apply
- Application form may be downloaded from the website www.drdo.gov.in.
- Candidates are required to fill up the application form by typing only.
- The completed and duly filled application form should be sent to Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) by Speed Post/Regd. Post only.
- The envelope should clearly mention “Application for Engagement of Apprentices, Apprentice Category (Degree/Diploma) and Discipline/Branch..........”.
- Handwritten application forms submitted by candidates will be rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must hold a B.Tech degree for Graduate Apprentice roles or a Diploma for Technician Apprentice roles, and have passed their respective courses in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Post-graduates and those with one year or more of prior training/job experience are not eligible.
Selection will be based on the percentage of marks secured in the essential qualification, followed by a written test/interview at PXE, Chandipur. Shortlisted candidates will receive joining letters via email.
Yes, reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories will be applied as per the provisions of the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992. Candidates must produce valid caste certificates during document verification.
