GTRE DRDO ITI Machinist Fitter Turner Electrician Welder Sheet Metal Worker COPA/Data Entry Operator and Other Jobs - 150 Vacancies | Walk-in Interview on 6 June 2026

Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a premier laboratory under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released an official notification for 150 Apprentice Trainee vacancies for the financial year 2026-27.

Eligible candidates registered on the NATS / NAPS portal can attend the walk-in interview on 6 June 2026 at Bengaluru.

This apprenticeship is offered under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a duration of one year.

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 GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	GTRE – DRDO
Total Vacancies	150
Training Duration	1 Year
Interview Date	6 June 2026
Reporting Time	09:00 AM
Location	CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru
Stipend	As per Govt. of India norms
Official Website	https://www.drdo.gov.in

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 Vacancy Details (Total – 150 Posts)

 Technical Entry – Graduate Engineering (75 Posts)

• Mechanical / Production – 30
• Aeronautical / Aerospace – 15
• Electrical & Electronics – 10
• Computer Science / IT – 15
• Metallurgy / Material Science – 04
• Civil Engineering – 01

 Diploma Engineering (20 Posts)

• Mechanical / Production – 10
• Electrical & Electronics – 07
• Computer Science / IT – 03

 ITI Trades (25 Posts)

• Machinist / CNC – 03
• Fitter – 04
• Turner – 03
• Electrician – 03
• Welder – 02
• Sheet Metal Worker – 02
• COPA / Data Entry Operator – 08

 Non-Technical Graduate (30 Posts)

• B.Com – 10
• B.Sc – 05
• B.A – 05
• BCA – 05
• BBA – 05

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 Walk-in Interview Details

• Date: 6 June 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Venue: GTRE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560093
• Nearest Metro: Swami Vivekananda Road Metro Station
• Bus Stop: LRDE Bus Stop

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 Eligibility Criteria

✔ Only Indian Nationals
✔ Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 6 June 2026)
✔ Qualification passed in 2022 or later
✔ Must be registered on:

• NATS Portal (for Degree/Diploma)
• NAPS Portal (for ITI)

 Candidates with higher qualification are NOT eligible
 Candidates who already completed apprenticeship are NOT eligible

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 Documents Required

Candidates must bring:

• NATS / NAPS profile printout
• 10th Marksheet
• All semester marksheets
• Degree / Diploma / ITI Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• 2 Passport size photos
• Filled Annexure-I & Annexure-II

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 Stipend

Stipend will be paid as per Government of India apprenticeship norms.

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 Important Points

• No job guarantee after completion
• No accommodation or TA/DA provided
• Selection may include shortlisting / written test / interview
• Final selection subject to document verification

GTRE DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Official Notification : Click here
• Official Website: Click here 
• NATS Registration Portal (Graduate / Diploma): Click here
• NAPS Registration Portal (ITI): Click here

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the interview date for GTRE Apprentice 2026?

The walk-in interview will be held on 6 June 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 150 apprentice vacancies are available.

Q3. What is the age limit?

Minimum age is 18 years as on 6 June 2026. Upper age as per Govt. norms.

Q4. Who can apply?

Candidates who passed Degree/Diploma/ITI in 2022 or later and registered on NATS/NAPS.

Q5. Is there any application fee?

No application fee is mentioned.

Q6. Is there any job guarantee after apprenticeship?

No. Apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment.