Sarkari Sewayojan

•  Job Title Details:
•  This recruitment drive is officially known as the DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
•  The positions available include Graduate Apprentice Trainees, Diploma Apprentice Trainees, and ITI Apprentice Trainees.
•  Hiring Department:
•  The hiring body is the Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL).
•  SSPL is a key laboratory operating under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

•  Key Timeline:
•  Candidates can start submitting their offline applications from 30 July 2026.
•  The final date to ensure your offline application reaches the department is 21 August 2026.
•  The dates for the announcement of the merit list will be updated according to the department's schedule.

•  Payment Information:
•  There is absolutely no application fee for any candidate applying for these posts.
•  Candidates from General, OBC, and EWS categories are exempt from paying any charges.
•  Applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PH categories do not have to pay any fees.

•  General Eligibility Rules:
•  For Graduate roles, you must hold a degree from a recognized university in India.
•  For Diploma roles, you must have completed your diploma from a recognized Indian institute.
•  For ITI roles, a certificate in the related trade is mandatory.
•  Passing Year Requirement:
•  Only those candidates who passed their respective courses in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply.
•  Specific trade-wise eligibility details are provided in the official notification.

•  Age Guidelines:
•  The official short notice does not state a specific minimum age requirement.
•  There is currently no fixed maximum age limit mentioned in the basic details.
•  Candidates may receive extra age relaxation according to the standing rules of the DRDO SSPL recruitment board.

•  Seat Distribution:
•  A total of 41 seats are open for the various apprentice trainee positions.
•  These seats are shared between ITI, Diploma, and Graduate apprentice categories.

•  How Selection Works:
•  Candidates will be chosen based on a merit list prepared by the organization.
•  The criteria for the merit list often include marks obtained in the relevant qualifying examination.
•  Syllabus Information:
•  Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for any specific syllabus or exam-related details.

•  How to Apply:
•  First, you must download and read the full recruitment notification carefully.
•  Check if you meet all the eligibility criteria for the specific trade you want to join.
•  Collect all necessary documents, including your educational certificates and ID proof.
•  Make sure you have your address details and basic personal information ready.
•  Prepare your scanned documents like your photo, signature, and thumb impression if required for the form.
•  Fill out the offline application form with accurate information.
•  Check the entire form one more time to ensure every column is correctly filled.
•  Since there is no fee, you can proceed to submit the form as instructed in the notice.
•  Always take a clear printout of your completed application form for your own records.

•  Resource Access:
•  You can access the PDF of the official notification through the provided link.
•  The application form can be downloaded from the official recruitment portal.
•  For the latest news and updates, candidates are encouraged to visit the official DRDO website.