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DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 28 Posts via NATS, Apply by 20 May

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Table Of Contents
  1. Highlights
  2. Important Dates
  3. Application Fee
  4. Eligibility
  5. Selection Process
  6. How to Apply Online
  7. Important Links
  8. FAQs
  9. Analysis & Trends
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DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 28 Posts via NATS, Apply by 20 May — Highlights

Quick highlights for DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 28 Posts via NATS, Apply by 20 May — recruiting body, post, vacancies, eligibility, salary, and key dates at a glance.
Recruiting Body Defence Research and Development Organisation
Application Mode Online
Eligibility
  • BE / B.Tech in Electronics + Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Instrumentation, Biomedical, or related discipline. Full-time regular degree from a recognised university, passed in 2022 or later.
  • B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or related science discipline. Full-time regular degree from a recognised university, passed in 2022 or later.
  • Candidates must register on the NATS portal at mhrdnats.gov.in before applying. Use the DEBEL NATS User ID SKABNC000035 while applying.
Important Dates 23 Apr 2026 to 20 May 2026
Official Website drdo.gov.in

Important Dates

Important dates for DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 28 Posts via NATS, Apply by 20 May
Event Date
Advertisement Released
Online Application Start
Online Application Last Date Last Date
Shortlist + Interview Call (tentative) June 2026 — per the official advertisement
Apprenticeship Joining July 2026 (tentative)
Apprenticeship Duration 1 year from the date of joining

Application Fee

Application fee by category for DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 28 Posts via NATS, Apply by 20 May
Category Fee Payment Mode
All categories ₹0 No application fee. Apply free via the NATS portal at mhrdnats.gov.in.
DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 28 Posts via NATS, Apply by 20 May

Eligibility & Age Limit

Educational Qualification:

  • Graduate Apprentice — Engineering streams: BE / B.Tech in Electronics + Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Instrumentation, Biomedical, or related discipline. Full-time regular degree from a recognised university, passed in 2022 or later.
  • Graduate Apprentice — Science streams: B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or related science discipline. Full-time regular degree from a recognised university, passed in 2022 or later.
  • NATS registration: Candidates must register on the NATS portal at mhrdnats.gov.in before applying. Use the DEBEL NATS User ID SKABNC000035 while applying.

Nationality: Indian citizen.

Selection Process

  1. NATS Registration — Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at mhrdnats.gov.in with name, DOB, degree details, and contact information. NATS registration is a prerequisite.
  2. Application via NATS — Search the DRDO DEBEL opening using NATS User ID SKABNC000035. Apply through the NATS portal between 23 April and 20 May 2026. Application fee is nil.
  3. Shortlist by Graduation Percentage — No written exam. DRDO DEBEL shortlists candidates based on the graduation percentage / aggregate marks in the qualifying degree. Higher-percentage candidates get preference per the advertisement.
  4. Possible Interview — Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview / interaction at DEBEL Bengaluru, per the advertisement. Originals required: degree certificate, all-semester marksheets, photo ID, NATS registration print, and a passport-size photograph.
  5. Engagement Letter + Joining — Selected candidates receive an engagement letter for the 1-year apprenticeship training at DEBEL Bengaluru. Stipend ₹12,300 per month per Apprentices Act 1961.

Negative marking: Not applicable — there is no written exam in this recruitment.

How to Apply Online

  1. Visit the official portal of DRDO (linked in Important Links below).
  2. Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
  3. Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
  4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
  5. Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
  6. Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
  7. Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DRDO DEBEL Apprentice 2026 ki last date kya hai?
The last date to apply for DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice 2026 is 20 May 2026. Apply via the NATS portal at mhrdnats.gov.in using the DEBEL NATS User ID SKABNC000035.
DRDO DEBEL Apprentice ke liye apply kaise kare?
First register on the NATS portal at mhrdnats.gov.in with name, DOB, degree details, and contact information → log in → search the DEBEL opening using NATS User ID SKABNC000035 → click Apply → upload degree certificate, marksheets, photo ID, and a passport-size photograph → submit. No application fee.
DRDO DEBEL Apprentice ki eligibility kya hai?
Engineering streams: BE or B.Tech in Electronics + Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Instrumentation, Biomedical, or related discipline. Science streams: B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or related science. Year of passing: 2022 or later. Full-time regular degree from a recognised university. NATS registration is mandatory.
DRDO DEBEL Apprentice ki stipend kitni hoti hai?
Stipend is ₹12,300 per month per Apprentices Act 1961 norms, fixed for the entire 1-year apprenticeship training period at DEBEL Bengaluru.
DEBEL kya hai aur posting kahan hogi?
DEBEL = Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory — a DRDO lab under the Ministry of Defence headquartered in Bengaluru. DEBEL designs life-support and physiological-protection systems for the Indian Armed Forces (aircrew helmets, anti-G suits, oxygen systems, NBC protection equipment, medical electronics). All apprentices are posted at the DEBEL Bengaluru campus.
DRDO DEBEL Apprentice ka selection process kya hai?
No written exam. Shortlist is based on graduation percentage / aggregate marks in the qualifying degree. Higher-percentage candidates get preference. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview at DEBEL Bengaluru. Originals required at interview: degree certificate, marksheets, NATS registration print, photo ID, and a passport-size photograph.
NATS User ID kya hai aur kahan use kare?
The DEBEL Graduate Apprentice NATS User ID is SKABNC000035. After registering on the NATS portal at mhrdnats.gov.in, log in and search for openings using this User ID — the DEBEL Graduate Apprentice 2026 advertisement will appear. Click Apply on that listing.
Kya DRDO DEBEL Apprentice ke baad permanent job milti hai?
No. The DEBEL Graduate Apprentice 2026 is a 1-year training engagement under the Apprentices Act 1961. There is no automatic absorption into DRDO or DEBEL service. The certificate, however, counts as valuable applied-research experience for future DRDO Scientist B, RAC, and PSU recruitment applications.

DRDO DEBEL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 28 Posts via NATS, Apply by 20 May — Analysis & Trends

🚨 DRDO DEBEL Apprentice 2026 — Apply by 20 May via NATS

DRDO\'s Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru released the Graduate Apprentice 2026 advertisement on 24 April 2026. There are 28 vacancies across engineering and science streams. Apply via the NATS portal at mhrdnats.gov.in using NATS User ID SKABNC000035 by 20 May 2026. Stipend is ₹12,300 per month for a 1-year apprenticeship.

What DEBEL is

DEBEL = Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory — a DRDO lab under the Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Bengaluru. DEBEL designs and develops life-support and physiological-protection systems for Indian Armed Forces personnel: aircrew helmets, anti-G suits, oxygen systems for high-altitude flying, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection equipment, and medical electronics. The Graduate Apprentice programme exposes fresh engineering and science graduates to applied defence-research projects for one year under the Apprentices Act 1961.

Who can apply

Engineering streams: BE or B.Tech in Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Instrumentation, Biomedical, or related disciplines.

Science streams: B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or related science.

Year of passing: 2022 or later. Full-time regular degree from a recognised university. NATS registration is mandatory before applying.

How to apply

  1. Open mhrdnats.gov.in and complete NATS registration with name, DOB, degree details, and contact information.
  2. Log in to the NATS dashboard and search for the DRDO DEBEL opening using NATS User ID SKABNC000035.
  3. Read the advertisement (linked also at drdo.gov.in) — confirm stream eligibility and percentage requirements.
  4. Click "Apply" on the DEBEL Graduate Apprentice opening.
  5. Upload degree certificate, all-semester marksheets, photo ID, and passport-size photograph.
  6. Submit the application. No fee is payable.
  7. Save the NATS submission receipt for future reference.

Exam pattern

No written exam. DRDO DEBEL shortlists candidates purely on graduation percentage / aggregate marks. Higher-percentage candidates get preference. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or interaction at DEBEL Bengaluru. Originals required at interview: degree certificate, marksheets, NATS registration print, photo ID, and a passport-size photograph.

Important dates

  • 23 April 2026: NATS application opens for DEBEL.
  • 24 April 2026: Advertisement released at drdo.gov.in.
  • 20 May 2026: Last date to apply via NATS.
  • June 2026 (tentative): Shortlist + interview call.
  • July 2026 (tentative): Joining as Graduate Apprentice at DEBEL Bengaluru.

For other 20-May closures, see the RBI Grade B Officer 2026 and the UGC NET June 2026 notifications.