DRDO’s Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, wants 54 apprentices for a one-year training stint, and the seats reach well beyond engineering: library science, BBA, B.Com, safety engineering and cinematography are all on the list. There is no online form. You type your application, attach self-attested copies of your documents (copies you sign yourself to say they are true), and post it so that it reaches ITR by 02.11.2026. This is a training contract, not a regular government job.
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Training Period
12 months from signing of the apprenticeship contract
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
The notification says the seat numbers are only a guide and can change later. ITR can also raise or cut the number of seats. No category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST) split is given.
Graduate Apprentice (stipend Rs 12,300 per month)
Degree
Branch / Discipline
Vacancies
B.E / B.Tech
Computer Science group (9 branches, listed below)
08
B.E / B.Tech
Electronics group (13 branches, listed below)
08
B.E / B.Tech
Electrical Engineering
02
B.E / B.Tech
Mechanical Engineering
01
B.E / B.Tech
Aerospace Engineering
01
B.E / B.Tech
Safety Engineering
02
B.Lib.Sc
Library Science
02
BBA
Administration / HR
04
B.Com
Financial Accounting / Cost Accounting
04
Total
32
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (stipend Rs 10,900 per month)
Qualification
Branch / Discipline
Vacancies
Diploma
Computer Science group (9 branches, listed below)
08
Diploma
Electronics group (13 branches, listed below)
08
Diploma
Electrical Engineering
02
Diploma
Cinematography
02
Diploma
Medical Laboratory Technology
02
Total
22
Branches covered by the two big groups (the same list applies to both B.E / B.Tech and Diploma seats)
Computer Science group
Electronics group
Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Computer Science
Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering
Communication and Computer Engineering
Instrumentation Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Computer Science and System Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Computer Technology
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Information Technology
Applied Electronics and Instrumentation
Information and Communication Technology
Electronics and Instrumentations Control Engineering
Information Science and Engineering
Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering
–
Electronics and Computer Engineering
–
Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering
–
Electronics (Robotics)
–
Embedded System
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Graduate Apprentice
B.E / B.Tech in the listed branches, or B.Lib.Sc, BBA or B.Com (see Vacancy Details)
Technician Apprentice
Diploma in the listed branches, Cinematography or Medical Laboratory Technology
NATS Registration
Register on nats.education.gov.in, the government apprentice portal. Unregistered candidates are likely to be rejected
Year of Passing
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. Anyone who passed before 2022 is not eligible
Mode of Study
You must have passed the qualifying exam as a regular student
Higher Qualification
Candidates with a higher qualification than the one asked for cannot apply
Work Experience
Not eligible if you have done a year or more of training or a job after getting the qualification
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years. Maximum age and relaxation follow the Apprentices Act and NATS / NAPS rules; no figure is given
PwBD Candidates
Open only for the trades marked for them under the Apprenticeship Rules 1992. PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities
Nationality
Indian
In short: you must have passed in 2022 or later as a regular student, with under a year of work or training since, and your NATS registration has to be done before you apply.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Shortlisting
ITR can use its own method to shortlist. It does not have to call everyone who meets the minimum conditions
2. Written Test and/or Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are called for a written test, interview or both. No marks, duration or syllabus is given
3. Document Verification
Documents are checked before the contract is made. Any mismatch with the required qualification means rejection
4. Medical Fitness Certificate
Selected candidates hand it in when they join
5. Apprenticeship Contract
The 12-month training starts when the contract is signed. Reservation follows the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules 1992
In short: a complete application gets you into the pool, and ITR then decides who to call for a test or interview. Meeting the basic conditions does not guarantee a call.
Stipend and Benefits
Component
Detail
Graduate Apprentice Stipend
Rs 12,300 per month
Technician Apprentice Stipend
Rs 10,900 per month
Training Period
12 months
Job After Training
ITR is not bound to offer any job once the training ends
Stay and Travel
No quarters, hostel or transport is given. No TA/DA (travel and daily allowance) at any stage of selection
In plain terms, this is a paid one-year training placement. A stipend is a fixed monthly training allowance, and you will have to arrange your own stay near Chandipur.
How to Apply
Register on nats.education.gov.in if you have not already. The form asks for your NATS enrolment number.
Take the application form (Annexure-A) from the last pages of the official notification. A Word (.docx) copy is also on drdo.gov.in. Type it in capital letters and stick a recent passport-size photo on it.
Write your marks as a percentage. If you have a CGPA, convert it using your university rules.
Attach self-attested photocopies of your 10th, 12th, Diploma (if any) and B.Tech / BBA / B.Com marksheets and certificates, your caste certificate and an identity proof. Tick them off in the enclosure list on the form.
Put everything in a sealed envelope and write on it: Application for Apprenticeship Training: Category ____ and Subject/Discipline ____.
Send it by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Director, Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha-756025, so that it reaches by 02.11.2026.
Note: only Speed Post or Registered Post is accepted. Keep a copy of your application for your own record.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Application Form (Annexure-A)
Typed and signed, with a recent passport-size photograph. Handwriting is not accepted, except your signature
10th Certificate and Marksheet
Self-attested photocopy
12th Certificate and Marksheet
Self-attested photocopy
Diploma Certificate and Marksheet
Self-attested photocopy (if you hold a diploma)
Degree Certificate and Marksheet
B.E/B.Tech, BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc. Self-attested photocopy; marks in percentage
Caste Certificate
Self-attested photocopy
Identity Proof
Self-attested photocopy
The notification does not give size or format rules for the photograph.
Skipping the NATS registration. The notification says candidates who are not registered are likely to be rejected.
Posting it on the last day. The form has to reach ITR by 02.11.2026, so send it a week or more before.
Handwriting the form. It must be typed, and only your signature can be handwritten.
Writing a CGPA instead of a percentage. Convert it before you fill in the marks.
Using ordinary post or a courier. Only Speed Post or Registered Post is accepted.
Calling or asking people to push your case. Canvassing of any kind cancels your candidature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply? Your application must reach ITR Chandipur by 02.11.2026, sent by Speed Post or Registered Post.
How many seats are there? There are 54 seats: 32 for Graduate Apprentices and 22 for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, and the number may change later.
Who can apply? Graduates (B.E/B.Tech, B.Lib.Sc, BBA, B.Com) and diploma holders in the listed branches who passed in 2022 to 2026 as regular students and are registered on NATS.
How much is the stipend? Graduate Apprentices get Rs 12,300 a month and Technician Apprentices get Rs 10,900 a month, for 12 months.
Can I apply online, and is there a fee? No, you cannot apply online: send a typed form by Speed Post or Registered Post, and the notification mentions no fee.
How will I be selected? ITR shortlists applicants and then calls them for a written test, a personal interview or both, but it has not said which.
Will I get a job after the training? Not automatically, because ITR is not bound to offer any job after the 12 months end.
How will I get my call letter? Call letters and all updates come through the website and e-mail only, and no hard copy will be posted; you can also write to hrd.itr@gov.in or call 06782-272144.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
