DRDO ACEM Apprentice Recruitment :: The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a premier unit under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released a notification for the engagement of apprentices for the financial year 2025–26 under the Apprentices Act 1961 (amended in 1961, 1973, and 2014). Eligible candidates can apply for Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprenticeship Training in various disciplines for a duration of one year.
Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2025
Mode of Application: Online via email and Google Form submission
Vacancy Details
Graduate Apprentice (Degree Level)
| Discipline | Qualification | Vacancies | Stipend (₹/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology | B.E. / B.Tech. | 5 | ₹12,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. | 5 | ₹12,000 |
| Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. | 2 | ₹12,000 |
| Computer & Information Science / Computer Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc (Computer Science) | 2 | ₹12,000 |
| Electrical / Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. | 3 | ₹12,000 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. | 3 | ₹12,000 |
| Chemistry | B.Sc. | 3 | ₹12,000 |
| Physics | B.Sc. | 2 | ₹12,000 |
| Commerce | B.Com | 4 | ₹12,000 |
| Library Science | BLIS | 1 | ₹12,000 |
| Total | 30 |
Technician Apprentice (Diploma Level)
| Discipline | Qualification | Vacancies | Stipend (₹/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma | 4 | ₹10,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | Diploma | 2 | ₹10,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | Diploma | 2 | ₹10,000 |
| Electronics Engineering | Diploma | 2 | ₹10,000 |
| Computer Science / IT / Web Designing | Diploma | 1 | ₹10,000 |
| Total | 11 |
Reservation Details
| Category | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slots | 03 | 02 | 11 |
Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Age Limit
As per Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
✔️ Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, or BLIS in relevant discipline.
Technician Apprentice: Diploma in relevant engineering discipline.
✔️ Additional Requirements
Only fresh pass-outs from 2024 or 2025 are eligible.
Candidates with job/training experience of one year or more are not eligible.
Registration on NATS 2.0 Portal (nats.education.gov.in) is mandatory.
Selection Process
Based on academic merit and/or interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive the offer letter via email.
Selected candidates must submit:
Medical Fitness Certificate
Police Verification Certificate at the time of joining.
Application Fee
No application fee is required.
How to Apply for DRDO ACEM Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Register on the NATS 2.0 Portal: nats.education.gov.in
Download and fill the application form (typed).
Affix a passport-size photo, sign the form.
Email the scanned form and documents as a single PDF to:
📩 apprentice.acem@gov.inFill out the Google Form and upload documents:
🔗 Google Form LinkEnsure inclusion of CGPA to percentage conversion certificate.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 June 2025 |
| Duration of Apprenticeship | 1 Year |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| DRDO ACEM Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Online Application Form (Google Form) | Apply Now |
| DRDO Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
Contact Information
Phone: 02550-282543 / 527
Email: apprentice.acem@gov.in
Address:
Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM),
DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India,
Ambe Hill, Ojhar, Nasik – 422 207
