The Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), under DRDO, is hiring apprentices. This is a great chance for fresh graduates. There are a total of 25 apprentice positions available. The jobs are for Graduate and Technician Apprentices. The job location is in Hyderabad. The last day to apply is 21 days from the advertisement date. This is a one year apprenticeship.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), DRDO |
| Post Name | Graduate and Technician Apprentice |
| Advt No. | CHESS/75/75500/APPR/Advt-3/2025 |
| Job Nature | Apprenticeship |
| Vacancies | 25 |
| Salary | Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 9,000 per month |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Hyderabad |
| Category | DRDO Jobs |
Post Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Computer Science) | 02 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Electronics) | 03 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical) | 03 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Chemical) | 02 |
| Technician Apprentice (Computer) | 05 |
| Technician Apprentice (Electronics) | 04 |
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 05 |
| Technician Apprentice (Chemical) | 01 |
Candidates who passed their course in 2022, 2023, or 2024 are eligible. Those with post-graduate degrees cannot apply.
Essential Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice (Computer Science): B.E or B.Tech in Computer Science or related fields.
- Graduate Apprentice (Electronics): B.E or B.Tech in Electronics or related fields.
- Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical): B.E or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
- Graduate Apprentice (Chemical): B.E or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Technology.
- Technician Apprentice (Computer): Diploma in Computer Science, IT, or Communication.
- Technician Apprentice (Electronics): Diploma in Electronics, Tele-Communication or related fields.
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering.
- Technician Apprentice (Chemical): Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology.
Selection Process
- The selection is based on the percentage of marks you got in your degree or diploma.
- Only candidates who passed in 2022, 2023, and 2024 can apply.
- Candidates with higher qualifications or more than one year of experience are not eligible.
- The training period will be for 12 months.
How to Apply
- First, register on the NATS 2.0 portal at this link.
- Download the application form from the DRDO website here.
- Fill the form completely.
- Email the filled form and required documents to hrd.chess@gov.in.
- Bring a signed printout of the application when you join.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 25/06/2025 |
| Application Last Date | 15/07/2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| NATS Portal | Click Here |
| Contact Email | hrd.chess@gov.in |
FAQs
- What is the last year of passing for eligible candidates?
- Candidates who passed their qualifying course in 2022, 2023, or 2024 are eligible.
- What is the stipend for apprentices?
- Graduate Apprentices get Rs. 9,000 per month and Technician Apprentices get Rs. 8,000 per month.