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DRDO PXE Chandipur Apprentice 2026 — 50 Graduate (B.Tech) & Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Seats | Apply Offline by 12 October

DRDO's Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Odisha, is engaging 50 Graduate Apprentices (B.Tech) and Technician Apprentices (Diploma) for one year of training with a stipend of ₹12,300 and ₹10,900 per month. Candidates who passed out in 2022–2026 and are registered on the NATS portal must send a typed application by post to reach PXE by 12 October 2026.

50

Total Posts

Stipend: ₹12,300/month (Graduate Apprentice), ₹10,900/month (Technician Apprentice), for 1 year

Salary

Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha

Location

Timeline

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Notification ReleasedCURRENT

23 Sept 2026

Advt. No. PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27

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Application EndNEXT

12 Oct 2026

Application must reach PXE, Chandipur by this date — post early

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23 Sept 2026

DRDO PXE Chandipur Apprentice 2026 Notification Released — 50 Seats

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About This Notification

The Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha, a DRDO laboratory for dynamic testing and evaluation of armament systems, released Advt. No. PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27 on 23 September 2026 for 50 apprenticeship seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Discipline-wise seats

Graduate Apprentice (B.Tech) — ₹12,300/month: Electronics & Communication 4, Mechanical 4, Computer Science 5, Chemical 2

Technician Apprentice (Diploma) — ₹10,900/month: Civil 10, Computer Science 5, Electronics & Communication 5, Mechanical 8, Chemical 1, Electrical 2, Cinematography (as per notification)

Important

  • This is for B.Tech and Diploma holders only — not for 10th + ITI candidates
  • Only 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 pass-outs (regular mode) can apply
  • NATS portal registration is mandatory
  • Postgraduates, and anyone with one year or more of training/job experience after qualifying, are not eligible
  • One-year training only — no right to regular employment in PXE or DRDO
  • No accommodation, transport or travel allowance is provided

Key Details

Organization

Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), DRDO

Department

Ministry of Defence, Government of India

Exam Name

Engagement of Graduate & Technician Apprentices 2026-27 — Advt. No. PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27

Total Posts

50

Job Location

Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha

Selection Process

Shortlisting on percentage of marks in essential qualification → Written Test / Interview at PXE, Chandipur → Joining letter by e-mail

Official Website

https://www.drdo.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Regular B.Tech (Graduate Apprentice) or regular Diploma (Technician Apprentice) in the advertised branch

Year of Passing

2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 only

NATS Registration

Mandatory; applications without a valid NATS enrolment number are rejected

Not Eligible

10th + ITI candidates, postgraduates, and candidates with one year or more of training/job experience after qualification

Educational Qualification

  • Graduate Apprentice: Regular B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Computer Science & Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  • Technician Apprentice: Regular Diploma in Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Cinematography
  • Passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026
  • Valid NATS portal registration/enrolment number

Age Limit

The advertisement sets no separate minimum or maximum age. Eligibility is based on year of passing (2022–2026) and NATS registration; age provisions under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules apply. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS as per the Apprenticeship Act and Rules.

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