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April 4, 2025 by gaurav.p

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)
  • Must have passed ITI (full time course).
  • Qualification must be in the respective trade applied for.

Selection Process

  1. Application Screening: Applications will be checked first.
  2. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on marks in the ITI qualifying exam for the respective trade.
  3. Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a skill test (informed via email/phone).
  4. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass a medical exam.
  5. Police Verification: Selected candidates must clear police verification.
  6. Final Selection: Appointment is subject to successfully clearing medical exam and police verification.
  7. Ineligibility: Candidates with previous apprenticeship training or one year experience are not eligible.

How to Apply

  1. Candidates must first register on the apprenticeship portal. Go to Apprenticeship India Portal.
  2. After registration, log in to the portal.
  3. Apply for apprenticeship in your specific trade under Armament Research and Development Establishment or using Establishment Registration Number E05202702691.
  4. Make sure your application is complete and correct before submitting.
  5. Submit the online application before the last date 20/04/2025.
  6. 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

  1. What is the last date to apply? The last date to apply online is 20/04/2025.
  2. What is the monthly salary for apprentices? The monthly stipend is Rs. 13,000/- per month.
  3. How long is the training period? The apprenticeship training duration is 12 months.
  4. Who is not eligible to apply? Candidates who have already done apprenticeship training or have one year experience are not eligible.