Apprentice Trainees Recruitment at Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 150
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Internship
- Qualification
- Qualification: Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Diploma in Engineering, ITI Certificate (NCVT), or General Degree (B.Com, B.Sc, B.A, BCA, BBA).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Candidates must not have had previous job experience or training for a period of one year or more after attaining their essential qualification. Additionally, candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization are not eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a premier R&D laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced a walk-in-interview for the engagement of 150 Apprentice Trainees for the financial year 2026-27. This recruitment drive offers one-year training opportunities for Graduate Engineers, Diploma holders, ITI tradespeople, and General Stream Graduates across various technical and non-technical disciplines. Eligible Indian nationals registered on the NATS or NAPS portals are invited to participate in the selection process at the GTRE campus in Bengaluru. This is a prestigious opportunity for fresh graduates and technicians to gain hands-on experience in a leading defense research environment.
- Walk-in interview scheduled for June 6, 2026, at GTRE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru.
- Total of 150 vacancies available across Engineering, Diploma, ITI, and General Graduate categories.
- Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination in the year 2022 or later to be eligible.
- Mandatory registration on NATS (for graduates/diploma) or NAPS (for ITI) portals is required before the interview.
- The apprenticeship is strictly for a one-year duration with no guarantee of permanent employment at GTRE.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend will be provided as per the norms of the Government of India for apprentice trainees.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic merit Written Test Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
Reservations for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PWD candidates are applied as per The Apprentices Act, 1961.
How to Apply
- Ensure registration on the NATS (nats.education.gov.in) or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) portal.
- Download and fill the Registration Form (Annexure-I) and Undertaking (Annexure-II) from the official notification.
- Prepare a set of self-attested photocopies of all required documents including 10th mark sheet, qualifying degree/diploma/ITI certificates, and Aadhaar card.
- Carry original documents for preliminary verification.
- Report to the venue: Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru - 560093.
- Attend the walk-in interview on 6th June 2026 at 0900 hrs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indian nationals who have completed their BE/B.Tech, Diploma, ITI, or General Graduation (B.Com/B.Sc/B.A/BCA/BBA) in 2022 or later and are registered on the NATS/NAPS portal are eligible.
Selection is based on academic merit, a written test, or an interview (or a combination of these) following document verification during the walk-in.
No, the apprenticeship is for a fixed period of one year, and GTRE offers no obligation for permanent employment upon completion of the training.