Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) is recruiting for ITI Trade Apprentices. This is an apprenticeship training opportunity for 12 months. There are a total of 70 vacancies across various trades like Fitter, Machinist, Electrician, and COPA. The recruitment advertisement (ARDE/HRD/NAPS/2025/01) was released with applications open from 04/04/2025 to 20/04/2025. The training location is ARDE, Pashan, Pune. Applicants should be eligible from India with the required ITI qualification from a recognized Indian institute.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) |
| Post Name | ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Advt No. | ARDE/HRD/NAPS/2025/01 |
| Nature of Job | Apprenticeship Training (12 Months) |
| Mode of Selection | Based on qualifying exam marks and skill test |
| Vacancies | 70 |
| Salary | Rs. 13000/- Per Month |
| Applicant Eligible From | India (ITI from recognized Indian institute) |
| Job Location | ARDE, Pashan, Pune 411021 |
| Category | ITI Apprentice Jobs |
Post Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 08 |
| Fitter | 17 |
| Machinist | 08 |
| Machinist Grinder | 01 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (MMTM) | 01 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 16 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) | 01 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (R&AC) | 01 |
| Photographer | 02 |
| Turner | 10 |
| Welder | 02 |
| Carpenter | 01 |
| Draftsmen Mechanical | 02 |
Applicants should be between 18 to 30 years old as of 01/04/2025. Age relaxation is available for reserved category candidates as per government guidelines.
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| ITI Trade Apprentice (All Trades) |
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Selection Process
- Application Screening: Applications will be checked first.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on marks in the ITI qualifying exam for the respective trade.
- Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a skill test (informed via email/phone).
- Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass a medical exam.
- Police Verification: Selected candidates must clear police verification.
- Final Selection: Appointment is subject to successfully clearing medical exam and police verification.
- Ineligibility: Candidates with previous apprenticeship training or one year experience are not eligible.
How to Apply
- Candidates must first register on the apprenticeship portal. Go to Apprenticeship India Portal.
- After registration, log in to the portal.
- Apply for apprenticeship in your specific trade under Armament Research and Development Establishment or using Establishment Registration Number E05202702691.
- Make sure your application is complete and correct before submitting.
- Submit the online application before the last date 20/04/2025.
- Registration on the government portal is necessary.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 04/04/2025 |
| Last Date for Portal Enrollment | 20/04/2025 |
| Last Date for Applying to ARDE | 20/04/2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online / Registration | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| DRDO Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply? The last date to apply online is 20/04/2025.
- What is the monthly salary for apprentices? The monthly stipend is Rs. 13,000/- per month.
- How long is the training period? The apprenticeship training duration is 12 months.
- Who is not eligible to apply? Candidates who have already done apprenticeship training or have one year experience are not eligible.