| Recruiting Authority: | Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
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| Name of the Post: | ITI Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice & Graduate Apprentice |
| Advertisement No.: | 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is the premier research and development organization under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. This apprenticeship recruitment is being conducted by the Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi. SSPL is one of DRDO’s premier laboratories, engaged in research and development in the fields of solid-state physics, semiconductor materials, electronic devices, and defence technologies. |
| About Recruitment: | Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Delhi has invited applications from eligible candidates for engagement as ITI Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, and Graduate Apprentice. A total of 41 apprenticeship vacancies have been notified under this recruitment drive. The apprenticeship training will be conducted at SSPL, Delhi, and the number of vacancies may vary depending upon the laboratory’s requirements. |
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Start: 29 July 2026 • Last Date: 21 August 2026 • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Exam City Details: Notify Soon • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date : Notify Soon | • General / OBC / EWS: ₹0/- • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0/- Fee can be paid online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI or SBI E-Challan |
| Age Limit | |
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Total Vacant Posts – 41 |
| S. No. | Apprenticeship Training Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ITI Apprentice | |
| 2. | Diploma Apprentice | 41 |
| 3. | Graduate Apprentice |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Apprenticeship Training Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| ITI Apprentice | Essentials: ITI (First Division) in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Machinist, Carpenter. 10th with First Division. Stipend: As per rules. |
| Diploma Apprentice | Essentials: Diploma (First Division) in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Computer Science. 10th & Diploma with First Division. Stipend: As per rules. |
| Graduate Apprentice | Essentials: Regular Graduation Degree (First Division) in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science OR B.A./B.Com. OR B.E./B.Tech. (First Division) in Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Communication Engineering, VLSI, Chemical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. Stipend: As per rules. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • Application Form • Passport Size Photograph • Self-attested Copies of Required Documents • 10th Marksheet / Certificate • Qualification Marksheet & Certificate (As Applicable) • NATS Enrolment Proof (For Diploma & Graduate Apprentices) • NAPS Enrolment Proof (For ITI Apprentices) • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS), if applicable |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (English and Hindi both formats) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) | |
| Post | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| ITI / Diploma / Graduate Apprentice | Stipend: As per Rules |
| Stipend Amount | Not Specified in the Official Notification |
| Payment of Stipend | As per the Applicable Rules |
| Structure of Examination | |
| Selection Procedure |
| Shortlisting of Candidates Document Verification Execution of Apprenticeship Contract (12 Months) |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Register on NATS Portal (For Diploma & Graduate Apprentices). • Register on Apprenticeship India (NAPS) Portal (For ITI Apprentices). • Fill the Application Form. • Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents. • Affix a recent passport-size photograph. • Send the duly filled Application Form by Post to: • Director, SSPL, Kind Attention: HRD, SSPL, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054. • Ensure that the application reaches on or before 21 August 2026 |
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This information is for reference only. Candidates must check the official notification and website of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for complete and updated details. The official notification shall be final.