DRDO ACEM Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 41 Graduate & Technician Positions!
Published on: May 20, 2025
By: Joya Sonowal
⚡ Golden Opportunity in DRDO ACEM, Nasik!
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under its renowned Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), Nasik, has opened applications for 41 Apprentice Posts for the year 2025-26. If you’re a fresh graduate or diploma holder dreaming of kickstarting your career in a prestigious defence R&D environment — this is your chance!
Last Date to Apply: ✅ 15th June 2025
🏢 About ACEM, DRDO – Your Future Workplace!
Located at Ambe Hill, Ojhar, Nasik, ACEM is a specialized DRDO laboratory focused on energetic materials and composite propellants. Apprenticeship here means working alongside some of India’s top scientists and engineers — gaining hands-on exposure in a cutting-edge research facility.
🔍 Vacancy Overview – DRDO ACEM Apprentice 2025
| Category | Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Chemical Engg / Chemical Tech | 05 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 05 | |
| Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering | 02 | |
| Computer Science / Information Science / B.Sc Computer Science | 02 | |
| Electrical / Electrical & Instrumentation Engg | 03 | |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engg | 03 | |
| B.Sc Chemistry | 03 | |
| B.Sc Physics | 02 | |
| B.Com (Commerce) | 04 | |
| B.L.I.S. (Library Science) | 01 | |
| Technician Apprentice | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 04 |
| Diploma in Chemical Engineering | 02 | |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 02 | |
| Diploma in Electronics Engineering | 02 | |
| Diploma in Computer Science / IT / Web Designing | 01 | |
| Total | 41 |
✔️ Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice: B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Com/BLIS in relevant discipline.
- Technician Apprentice: Diploma in relevant engineering discipline.
Passing Year:
- Candidates must have passed their final exams in 2024 or 2025.
- Those with prior job experience or apprenticeship of 1 year or more are not eligible.
Registration Requirement
- All applicants must be registered on the NATS 2.0 Portal with a valid Enrollment Number.
⚖️ Reservation Policy (as per Apprenticeship Act)
- SC: 03 Slots
- ST: 02 Slots
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 11 Slots
Note: Valid category certificates in prescribed format are required.
💰 Stipend Details
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,000/- |
| Technician Apprentice | ₹10,000/- |
Note:
- Duration: 1 Year
- No employment guarantee post-training.
- No accommodation or transport facilities provided.
📝 Selection Process
- Selection Mode: Based on merit and/or interview.
- Communication: Only via email — keep your inbox (and spam folder) active.
- Joining Requirements:
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Police Verification Certificate
- Apprentice Contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961
🧭 Step-by-Step Application Process
1. Register on NATS 2.0 Portal
- Visit NATS 2.0
- Obtain your Registration/Enrollment Number
2. Prepare Your Application
- Download & Fill the application form (PDF)
- Attach a recent passport-sized photo
- Sign the form digitally or manually
3. Scan & Compile Documents (PDF Format)
- Filled application form
- Degree/Diploma certificates and all mark sheets
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card
- CGPA to % conversion certificate
4. Submit via Email
- Email the PDF to: apprentice.acem@gov.in
5. Fill Google Form
- Complete the mandatory Google Form submission and upload the same documents.
⏰ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Active | May 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 15th June 2025 |
📎 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification & Application | Download Now |
| NATS 2.0 Registration Portal | Register Now |
| Online Application (Google Form) | Apply Now |
| DRDO Official Website | Visit Now |
⚠️ Key Reminders for Applicants
- No hard copy applications are accepted
- Ensure your email ID is correct and monitored regularly
- Any form of canvassing = Disqualification
- Reach out for help via apprentice.acem@gov.in
Stay Ahead in Your Career!
This DRDO ACEM Apprenticeship is more than a training — it’s a gateway to a career in defence R&D. Grab this opportunity to gain hands-on learning from one of India’s most elite institutions.
Apply before 15th June 2025 and take your first step toward a high-impact career!