Apprentice Recruitment at Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 77
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹10,560 - ₹12,300 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc. (PCM/PCB), B.Lib, Diploma in Engineering, or ITI in relevant trades.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: This recruitment appears suitable for a mix of fresher and experienced candidates, depending on the post. Applicants should review the official notification for the exact experience expectations before applying.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 27 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun, a premier R&D establishment under DRDO, Ministry of Defence, invites online applications for a one-year Apprentice Training program for the 2026-27 session. This recruitment drive is aimed at meritorious Indian nationals holding Graduate, Diploma, or ITI qualifications in various engineering and non-engineering disciplines. The program offers a structured environment for skill development under the Apprentices Act, 1961, providing a monthly stipend and practical exposure in a high-tech defense research setting. Eligible candidates must have completed their qualifying examinations within the last five years to be considered for these positions.
- This one-year apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in a leading defense research laboratory under the Ministry of Defence.
- Candidates must have passed their qualifying degree, diploma, or ITI certificate between 2022 and 2026 to be eligible.
- The selection process is primarily based on academic merit, which may be supplemented by written tests or interviews depending on the volume of applications.
- Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship norms, partially funded via the DBT scheme.
- Applicants must register on the NATS 2.0 portal for Graduate/Diploma roles or the NAPS portal for ITI roles before applying.
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Additional Salary Information
Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 12,300/- per month; Diploma Apprentices: Rs. 10,900/- per month; ITI Apprentices: Rs. 10,560/- per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Academic Merit Written Test (Optional) Interview (Optional) Document Verification Medical Fitness Examination
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
Reservations are applied as per the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprentice Rules 1992 for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and EWS categories.
How to Apply
- Graduate and Diploma candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal (https://nats.education.gov.in).
- After registration, apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal using DEAL ID: NUKDDC000015.
- ITI candidates must register on the NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Search for 'Defence Electronics Application Laboratory' or use Establishment Code E01160500005 on the NAPS portal.
- Apply for the relevant opportunity under the 'My Opportunities' section.
- Ensure all mandatory documents are scanned and uploaded correctly during the online application.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 22 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only Indian nationals who have passed their qualifying examination (Degree, Diploma, or ITI) in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 as regular candidates are eligible.
No, the apprenticeship is for a fixed period of one year only. Completion of training does not grant any right to claim permanent, temporary, or contractual employment at DEAL or DRDO.
Selection is carried out through shortlisting based on academic merit, written tests, or interviews, followed by satisfactory document verification.
