DRDO ACEM Graduate and Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 41
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E/B.Tech, Diploma in Engineering, B.Sc (Physics/Chemistry/CS), B.Com, or BLIS from recognized institutions.
- 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.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a premier facility of DRDO, is inviting applications for its one-year apprenticeship training program for the 2026-27 session. This recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for fresh engineering graduates, diploma holders, and general stream graduates to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art composite propellant processing environment. Eligible candidates from disciplines like Chemical, Mechanical, and Computer Science can kickstart their careers in the defense research sector through this merit-based selection process. The program is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial application within a prestigious Ministry of Defence establishment.
- This apprenticeship provides a unique entry point into the DRDO ecosystem, offering exposure to advanced defense manufacturing and research facilities.
- Only fresh pass-outs from the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible to apply, ensuring opportunities for recent graduates.
- Candidates must complete their registration on the NATS 2.0 portal before submitting their application via email to the ACEM authorities.
- The selection process is strictly merit-based, potentially involving an interview, making it a competitive platform for high-achieving students.
- Successful completion of this one-year training enhances employability in both public and private aerospace and defense sectors.
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Additional Salary Information
Graduate Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of 12,300 while Technician (Diploma) Apprentices receive 10,900.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Merit-based screening of academic records Interview (if decided by the Selection Committee) Document Verification Medical Fitness Certificate submission Police Verification Certificate submission
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
SC: 02 slots ST: 02 slots OBC: 11 slots Reservation as per Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (https://nats.education.gov.in).
- Download and type the application form provided in the notification.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the form.
- Prepare a single PDF containing the filled application and all essential documents/certificates.
- Include the University/College CGPA to Percentage conversion formula document.
- Email the single PDF to apprentice.acem@gov.in before the deadline.
- Do not send any hard copies of the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates who have completed their B.E/B.Tech, Diploma, or relevant Degree (B.Sc/B.Com/BLIS) in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible, provided they have no prior work experience of one year or more.
First, register on the NATS 2.0 portal. Then, download the application form from the notification, fill it, and email the scanned PDF along with required documents to apprentice.acem@gov.in.
The official notification does not mention any application fee for the apprenticeship engagement.
