PSUNasik, MaharashtraChecked 19 Jul 2026
DRDO — Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), Nasik Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice (Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Electronics) Recruitment 2026
The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a DRDO laboratory in Nasik, has invited applications (Advt. No. ACEM/HRD/APPRENTICESHIP/2026-27) for 41 Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), open only to fresh 2024/2025/2026 pass-outs in engineering disciplines relevant to energetic materials research. A defence R&D apprenticeship offering hands-on lab experience rather than a permanent post.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
DRDO — Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), Nasik
Post Name
Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice (Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Electronics)
Total Vacancies
41
Qualification
Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering (2024/2025/2026 pass-outs). Technician Apprentice: relevant Diploma.
Last Date
26-07-2026
Location
Nasik, Maharashtra
Age Limit
As per NATS/Apprentices Act norms for fresh pass-outs; no prior work experience permitted.
Salary / Pay
Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 12,300 per month stipend. Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Rs. 10,900 per month stipend.
Application Fee
Nil.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech — Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Electronics) | 30 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 11 |
Selection Process
- 1Registration on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in)
- 2Shortlisting on Merit (academic performance)
- 3Interview
How to Apply
- 1.Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at nats.education.gov.in.
- 2.Prepare application as per the format in the ACEM notification.
- 3.Email the application as a single PDF to apprentice.acem@gov.in (no hard copy or online portal submission accepted).
- 4.Submit before 26 July 2026.
Important Notes
- Only candidates who completed their qualifying degree/diploma in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible — no experienced candidates.
- Application is by email only; there is no online application portal or hard-copy submission for this notification.
- This is a fixed-term apprenticeship training engagement, not a regular DRDO job, and carries no absorption guarantee.