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

PostVacancies
Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech — Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Electronics)30
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)11

Selection Process

  1. 1Registration on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in)
  2. 2Shortlisting on Merit (academic performance)
  3. 3Interview

How to Apply

  1. 1.Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at nats.education.gov.in.
  2. 2.Prepare application as per the format in the ACEM notification.
  3. 3.Email the application as a single PDF to apprentice.acem@gov.in (no hard copy or online portal submission accepted).
  4. 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.