High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) — Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Cut-off Date: 28 Aug 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 29 Aug 1999 to 28 Aug 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 29 Aug 1999 to 28 Aug 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | +3 yrs | 29 Aug 1996 to 28 Aug 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 29 Aug 1994 to 28 Aug 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 29 Aug 1994 to 28 Aug 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 37 yrs | +10 yrs | 29 Aug 1989 to 28 Aug 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 28 Aug 2026)
The High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) has issued an official recruitment notification for Graduate Apprentice, announcing a total of 50 vacancies located in Maharashtra. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 28 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech), B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, BBA, or BLIS and be within the prescribed age limit of Minimum 18 years; relaxation as per Apprentices Act, 1961, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of INR 15,000 per month. The selection procedure comprises Merit-based shortlisting, written test, or interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Last Date to Apply |
28 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Qualification | Degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech), B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, BBA, or BLIS |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years; relaxation as per Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Salary | INR 15,000 per month |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Merit-based shortlisting, written test, or interview |
The High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, a premier research establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has issued a notification for the engagement of 50 Graduate Apprentices for a one-year training period. Candidates must possess the requisite degree as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering/Technology | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 |
| Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering | 2 |
| Computer Science/Engineering | 5 |
| Electrical & Instrumentation | 2 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Chemistry (B.Sc) | 9 |
| B.A / B.Com / BBA | 7 |
| Library Science (BLIS) | 2 |
Eligible candidates must follow the two-stage application procedure:
Applications received after the due date, or those that are incomplete or contain false information, will be rejected summarily. The selection will be based on academic merit, written test, or interview as decided by the management. No TA/DA will be provided for any part of the selection process.
The minimum age is 18 years; however, the notification does not specify a strict upper limit, which follows the standard Apprentices Act, 1961 guidelines.
No, the submission must be made via offline post after completing the mandatory NATS 2.0 portal registration.
No, this is a one-year apprenticeship training program and does not imply or guarantee any permanent or contractual employment at DRDO or HEMRL.
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