A prestigious opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders! The Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released its apprenticeship notification for the year 2025.
This recruitment drive invites applications for the engagement of 50 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices for one year of training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a golden chance for fresh engineers to gain invaluable experience at a premier DRDO laboratory. The application process is simple and completely free, requiring submission via email before October 19, 2025.
📌 PXE Chandipur Apprentice
Recruitment 2025: Quick Overview
Aspect |
Details |
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Organization |
Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), DRDO |
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Post Name |
Graduate & Technician Apprentice |
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Total Vacancies |
50 |
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Training Duration |
1 Year |
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Application Mode |
Online (via Email) |
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Stipend |
Graduate: ₹12,300/- PM |
Technician: ₹10,900/- PM |
Who Can Apply |
BE/B.Tech/Diploma Holders (2021-2025 pass-outs) |
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Last Date to Apply |
October 19, 2025 |
📋 Detailed Vacancy &
Stipend Breakdown
The following table provides a clear breakdown of the available disciplines and the number of posts:
Discipline / Branch |
Apprentice Type |
No. of Posts |
Monthly Stipend |
Electronics & Communication |
Graduate |
03 |
₹ 12,300 |
Mechanical |
Graduate |
03 |
₹ 12,300 |
Computer Science |
Graduate |
04 |
₹ 12,300 |
Total Graduate |
10 |
||
Civil |
Technician |
10 |
₹ 10,900 |
Computer Science |
Technician |
10 |
₹ 10,900 |
Electronics & Communication |
Technician |
10 |
₹ 10,900 |
Mechanical |
Technician |
10 |
₹ 10,900 |
Total Technician |
40 |
||
Grand Total |
50 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
- For Graduate Apprentice: A degree in B.E./B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline (Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Computer Science).
- For Technician Apprentice: A Diploma in the relevant engineering branch (Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical).
Important Note:
- Candidates who completed their qualifying degree/diploma in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible to apply.
- Postgraduate candidates (M.E./M.Tech) are NOT eligible for these apprentice positions.
2. Age Limit:
- The age criteria will be as prescribed by DRDO for apprenticeship engagement.
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per the Government of India rules.
💰 Application Fee
- There is no application fee. The application process is completely free of cost.
📧 How to Apply
(Step-by-Step Email Process)
The application process is entirely online via email. Follow these steps carefully to ensure your application is considered:
- Download the Form: Download the official application form from the DRDO website (www.drdo.gov.in) or from the link provided in the notification.
- Fill the Form: Type all the details in the application form. Handwritten forms will be rejected. Affix a recent passport-sized photograph in the designated space.
- Scan Documents: Prepare scanned copies (in PDF format) of the following documents:
- Filled and signed application form.
- All mark sheets and degree/diploma certificates.
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable).
- Any other relevant documents.
- Send Email: Compose a new email and attach all the scanned PDF documents.
- Email To: training.pxe@gov.in
- Subject: "Application for [Graduate/Technician] Apprentice in [Your Discipline]"
- Body: You can write a brief note, e.g., "Dear Sir/Madam, Please find my application attached for the apprentice position. Thank you."
- Submission: Send the email on or before October 19, 2025.
Important: Ensure all communications are done through a valid and active email ID, as all further correspondence (including the offer letter) will be sent via email.
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Important Instructions
- No Handwritten Forms: Applications must be typed. Any handwritten form will be automatically rejected.
- Pass-Out Years: Only candidates who passed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible.
- Document Clarity: Ensure all scanned documents are clear, legible, and in the prescribed PDF format.
- Single Application: Submit only one application per candidate.
🔗 Important
Links
- Download Official Notification- Click Here
- Download Application Form -Click Here
- Visit DRDO Official Website
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