Diploma (Engineering) – GTRE
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 20
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Internship
- Qualification
- Qualification: A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Board of Technical Education in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science disciplines.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training are not eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
GTRE Bengaluru invites applications for 20 Diploma Engineering Apprentice vacancies, offering a monthly stipend in accordance with central government apprenticeship rules. This role is designed for diploma holders in Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Science Engineering who passed their qualifying exams in 2022 or later. Participating in this DRDO recruitment 2026 provides a unique chance to work within a premier defense research establishment on critical gas turbine technologies. The one-year training program is an excellent career starter for technical professionals looking to enhance their practical skills in a professional R&D setting.
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years as of June 6, 2026; maximum age limits follow standard Government of India apprenticeship guidelines.
- Selection process: Candidates will be selected based on academic performance and a walk-in interview held at GTRE Bengaluru.
- Application mode: Mandatory registration on the NATS portal is required before attending the walk-in interview on June 6, 2026.
- Contract details: The engagement is for a fixed term of one year with no guarantee of permanent employment after completion.
- Required documents: Candidates must bring original certificates, a NATS profile printout, and the prescribed registration form.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend as per the norms of Government of India for Diploma Apprentices.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic merit Written Test Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
Category-wise vacancies for SC, ST, and OBC are reserved as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and government directives.
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
The stipend is paid monthly as per the prevailing norms of the Government of India for Diploma Apprentices.
Diplomas in Mechanical, Production, Tool & Die, Electrical, Electronics, Communication, and Computer Science are eligible.
The minimum age is 18 years as of June 6, 2026, with the maximum age limit governed by Government of India provisions.