ITR Chandipur Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 46 Posts
Published
- Posts
- 46
- Last date
- 2 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Diploma, Graduate, B.E. / B.Tech
- Location
- Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha-756025
Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, a DRDO laboratory, is hiring 46 apprentices for one year in Chandipur, Odisha. Posts cover Graduate Apprentice (B.E/B.Tech, B.Lib.Sc, BBA, B.Com) and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice roles. Eligible applicants hold a qualifying degree or diploma passed in 2022 to 2026 as a regular candidate. The last date to receive applications is 2 November 2026. Register on the NATS portal before you apply, as unregistered candidates may be rejected.
Who Should Apply for ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026
Candidates with a B.E/B.Tech in the listed branches, a Diploma in the listed fields, BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc, passed in 2022 to 2026, who have not taken any higher qualification and have no year-long job or training experience after qualifying.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Register your name on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) before applying, or your application may be rejected.
- Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post only; courier or hand delivery is not accepted.
- Write your percentage of marks in the form; if you have a CGPA, convert it using your university's formula and keep proof ready.
- Candidates who worked or trained for one year or more after qualifying are not eligible, so check your work history first.
ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
एकीकृत परीक्षण रेंज (ITR), चांदीपुर, रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं विकास संगठन (DRDO), रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा ग्रेजुएट अप्रेंटिस और टेक्नीशियन (डिप्लोमा) अप्रेंटिस के कुल 46 पदों पर भर्ती की जा रही है। ग्रेजुएट अप्रेंटिस के लिए B.E/B.Tech, BBA, B.Com या B.Lib.Sc और टेक्नीशियन (डिप्लोमा) के लिए संबंधित डिप्लोमा आवश्यक है, जिसकी न्यूनतम आयु 18 वर्ष है। आवेदन केवल स्पीड पोस्ट या रजिस्टर्ड पोस्ट द्वारा The Director, Integrated Test Range (ITR), चांदीपुर, बालासोर, ओडिशा-756025 के पते पर भेजने होंगे। आवेदन भेजने की अंतिम तिथि 02 नवंबर 2026 है।
Download the ITR Chandipur Apprentice Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Last date to apply | 2 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of application by Speed Post/Registered Post | 02.11.2026 |
| Published on this site | 9 Oct 2026 |
ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 46
| Category | Discipline | Total Vacancies | Stipend (P/M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (and allied branches) | 08 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (and allied branches) | 08 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 02 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 01 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech Aerospace Engineering | 01 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.Lib.Sc in Library Science | 02 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E/B.Tech in Safety Engineering | 02 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice | BBA Administration / HR | 04 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.Com Financial Accounting / Cost Accounting | 04 | Rs. 12300/- |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering (and allied branches) | 08 | Rs. 10900/- |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in Electronics Engineering (and allied branches) | 08 | Rs. 10900/- |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 02 | Rs. 10900/- |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in Cinematography | 02 | Rs. 10900/- |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | 02 | Rs. 10900/- |
ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/BBA/B.Com/B.Lib.Sc. degree passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 (regular candidates only); registration required at https://www.nats.education.gov.in
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years
Age Relaxation
- As per Apprentices Act 1961, Apprentice Rules 1992 and NATS 2.0 / NAPS guidelines
Other Conditions
- Candidates with higher qualification than required are not eligible
- Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible
- PwBD candidates are eligible only for designated trades per Apprenticeship Rules 1992
Posts located in: Odisha. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Graduate Apprentices receive Rs. 12,300 per month and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices receive Rs. 10,900 per month, as a fixed stipend under the Apprentices Act. The notification does not state a basic pay or allowance structure.
As printed in the notification: Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 12300/- per month; Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Rs. 10900/- per month
ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
- Selection on the basis of Written Test / Personal Interview / Both, for shortlisted candidates only
- No TA/DA paid to applicants called at any stage
How to Apply Offline for ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026
This recruitment takes applications offline: send the filled form by post or by hand, as set out below. There is no online form.
- Submit typed application in prescribed Annexure-A form with self-attested copies of documents by Speed Post/Registered Post only
- Superscribe envelope as 'Application for Apprenticeship Training: Category ... & Subject/Discipline ...'
- Address: The Director, Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha-756025
Required Documents
- All educational mark sheets and certificates (10th, 12th, Diploma, B.Tech/BBA/B.Com)
- Caste certificate
- Identity proof
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Before You Apply for ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/BBA/B.Com/B.Lib.Sc. degree passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 (regular candidates only); registration required at https://www.nats.education.gov.in).
- Your age is at least 18 years, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 2 Nov 2026, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates sign a contract of apprenticeship and join for the training period stated in the notice, with a monthly stipend.
At the end, apprentices who complete the training receive a certificate. An apprenticeship does not by itself lead to a permanent post, though some employers give weightage to their own trained apprentices in later recruitment.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
ITR Chandipur Apprentice 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification says only candidates who have passed the qualifying degree or diploma in 2022 to 2026, as regular candidates, may apply. Final-year students who have not yet passed are not eligible.
Is there a fee to apply?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Will ITR give me a government job after the apprenticeship?
No. The notification states ITR is not obliged to offer any employment after the apprenticeship ends.
Will I get accommodation or travel support during training?
No. The notification says apprentices will not be provided government quarters, hostel or transport, including during the written test or interview.
Do I get travel money if I am called for the test or interview?
No. No TA or DA is paid to applicants called at any stage of selection.
Abbreviations on This Page
- DRDO
- Defence Research and Development Organisation
- NATS
- National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
- CGPA
- Cumulative Grade Point Average
- B.E
- Bachelor of Engineering
- B.Tech
- Bachelor of Technology
- BBA
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- B.Com
- Bachelor of Commerce
- B.Lib.Sc
- Bachelor of Library Science
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- TA
- Travelling Allowance
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Integrated Test Range (ITR), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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