DRDO ACEM Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | 41 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Vacancies | Apply by 26 July
Organization
DRDO
Fellowship Amount
Monthly stipend up to ₹12,300
Overview
DRDO ACEM Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. ACEM/HRD/APPRENTICESHIP/2026-27 inviting applications for Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice (Diploma) training for the year 2026–27.
The apprenticeship will be for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961, providing candidates with hands-on training in advanced defence technologies and energetic materials.
Recruitment Highlights
- Organization: Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), DRDO
- Advertisement No.: ACEM/HRD/APPRENTICESHIP/2026-27
- Training Type: Apprenticeship
- Location: Ambe Hill, Ojhar, Nashik, Maharashtra
- Training Duration: 1 Year
- Total Vacancies: 41
Vacancy Details
Graduate Apprentice – 30 Posts
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering | 2 |
| Computer Science / Computer Engineering / B.Sc. Computer Science | 2 |
| Electrical / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering | 3 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 3 |
| B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 |
| B.Sc. Physics | 2 |
| B.Com | 4 |
| BLIS (Library Science) | 1 |
| Total | 30 |
Technician Apprentice (Diploma) – 11 Posts
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| Electronics Engineering | 2 |
| Computer Science / CS & IT / Web Designing | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
Stipend
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): ₹10,900 per month
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
Candidates should possess any of the following:
- B.E./B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline
- B.Sc. (Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics)
- B.Com
- BLIS (Library Science)
Technician Apprentice
- Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Academic Merit
- Interview (if required)
Only shortlisted candidates will receive the offer letter through email.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Fill the prescribed application form.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the form.
- Scan the completed application along with all supporting documents into a single PDF.
- Email the PDF to:
No hard copy of the application should be sent. Candidates must also attach the CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula issued by their university/college, if applicable.
Required Documents
- Filled application form
- Passport-size photograph
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- CGPA to Percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof
- Other supporting documents mentioned in the notification
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 01 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 26 July 2026
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to train at a premier DRDO laboratory.
- Hands-on experience in defence research and advanced energetic materials.
- Monthly stipend up to ₹12,300.
- One-year structured apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act.
- Valuable experience for engineering and science graduates.
Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: Monthly stipend up to ₹12,300
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