Graduate Apprentice – DEAL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 19
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹12,300 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in relevant engineering discipline or B.Sc. with B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. with minimum 60% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates with one year or more of prior experience or training are not eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Graduate Apprentice position at DEAL Dehradun offers a prestigious one-year training opportunity for engineering and library science graduates to work within a premier DRDO laboratory. This role is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical R&D applications in fields like electronics, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in a high-tech defense environment, enhancing their technical proficiency and professional network. Applying for this role is a strategic step for meritorious Indian nationals looking to build a career in defense research and development.
- Applicants must have completed their qualifying degree within the last five years (2022 to 2026) as regular candidates.
- The selection process is primarily based on academic merit followed by document verification and potential interviews.
- Candidates with higher qualifications than the prescribed degree or those with prior work experience of one year or more are ineligible.
- Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 through the DBT scheme involving DEAL and BOAT.
- The training period is strictly for one year and does not lead to permanent employment within DRDO or DEAL.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹12,300 per month (50% paid by DEAL and 50% from BOAT under DBT scheme).
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
Total 19 vacancies; category-wise distribution follows standard Government of India apprenticeship reservation norms.
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
The Graduate Apprentice receives a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 as per the apprenticeship norms.
Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech. in relevant engineering disciplines or a B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. with at least 60% marks.
The minimum age is 18 years, with maximum age limits governed by the Apprentices Act and NATS guidelines.
