DRDO GTRE Bengaluru Apprentice Walk-in Interview 2026 — 150 Posts for BE, Diploma, ITI & Graduates

If you’re a fresh engineering graduate, diploma holder, or ITI-trained candidate looking for a real-world experience inside one of India’s top defence research labs — this is one of the best opportunities you’ll come across this year.

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru — a premier lab under DRDO, Ministry of Defence — has announced 150 Apprentice Trainee posts for FY 2026-27. The best part? No online application, no lengthy process. Just walk in on 6th June 2026 with your documents.

📢 Official Advt. No.: GTRE/APP-TRG/2026-27/HRD-026  |  Last date to apply: Walk-in on 6th June 2026 (Saturday)  |  Stipend as per Govt. of India norms

Whether you’ve just completed your BE/B.Tech, Diploma, or ITI in 2022 or later, read this post carefully — we’ve simplified every detail so you don’t miss anything.

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Vacancy Details — Category & Discipline Wise

There are 4 broad categories of recruitment. Let’s break them down:

1. Technical Entry — Graduate Engineering (BE/B.Tech) — 75 Posts

Discipline Vacancies Qualification
Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production Engg. 30 BE/B.Tech
Aeronautical / Aerospace Engg. 15 BE/B.Tech
Electricals & Electronics / E&C / E&I / Telecom Engg. 10 BE/B.Tech
Computer Science / Computer Engg. / IS&T 15 BE/B.Tech
Metallurgy / Material Science 4 BE/B.Tech
Civil Engg. or Equivalent 1 BE/B.Tech

2. Technical Entry — Diploma (Engineering) — 20 Posts

Discipline Vacancies Qualification
Mechanical / Production / Tool & Die Design 10 Diploma (Engg.)
Electrical & Electronics / E&C / Electronics & Instrumentation 7 Diploma (Engg.)
Computer Science / Computer Networking / IT 3 Diploma (Engg.)

3. Technical Entry — ITI Trades — 25 Posts

Trade Vacancies Qualification
Machinist / CNC Machining Tech. 3 ITI (NCVT)
Fitter 4 ITI (NCVT)
Turner 3 ITI (NCVT)
Electrician 3 ITI (NCVT)
Welder 2 ITI (NCVT)
Sheet Metal Worker 2 ITI (NCVT)
COPA / Data Entry Operator 8 ITI (NCVT)

4. Non-Technical Graduate (General) — 30 Posts

Degree Vacancies
B.Com 10
B.Sc (Chemistry / Physics / Maths / Electronics / Computer etc.) 5
B.A. (Finance / Banking etc.) 5
BCA 5
BBA 5

Important Date & Venue

Walk-in Interview Schedule
Interview Date6th June 2026 (Saturday)
Reporting Time9:00 AM (0900 hrs)
Adv. No.GTRE/APP-TRG/2026-27/HRD-026
Result Publicationwww.drdo.gov.in
📍 Venue — How to Reach GTRE, Bengaluru

Address: Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560093

Landmark: Bagmane Tech Park & LRDE

Bus Routes: 314E, 314B, 315MDF (from Majestic/City Railway) | 314, 314A, 314C (from Shivaji Nagar) | 318 (from KR Market) — Alight at LRDE Bus Stop

Metro: Nearest Station — Swami Vivekananda Road Metro Station

Queries: [email protected]

Who Can Apply? — Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be an Indian National
  • Minimum age: 18 years as on 6th June 2026 (max age as per Govt. norms)
  • You must have passed your qualifying exam in 2022 or later — those who passed before 2022 are NOT eligible
  • You must have studied as a regular candidate (not distance/correspondence)
  • You must be registered on NATS (for BE/Diploma/Graduate General candidates) or NAPS (for ITI candidates) portal
  • No previous apprenticeship training under any organisation
  • No job/training experience of 1 year or more after completing your qualifying exam
  • Candidates with higher qualification than required are NOT eligible
  • Result of qualifying exam must be declared/available on the date of interview

 Key Points to Remember

  • This apprenticeship does NOT guarantee a job at GTRE after training
  • No accommodation or travel allowance is provided during selection or training
  • CGPA must be converted to percentage as per your university’s formula
  • Selected candidates must submit a police verification certificate (last 1 year residence + permanent address)
  • A medical fitness certificate from any Govt. Hospital is mandatory
  • Canvassing/influencing in any form will lead to immediate disqualification
  • GTRE may increase/decrease vacancies or cancel the selection process without notice

Documents to Carry for the Walk-in Interview

Bring originals + one set of self-attested photocopies for all of the following:

  • NATS / NAPS profile printout
  • 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • All semester/year mark sheets of qualifying examination
  • Degree / Diploma / ITI Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable — SC/ST/OBC NCL)
  • 2 recent passport-size photographs
  • Duly filled Registration Form (Annexure-I) from the official notification
  • Signed Undertaking (Annexure-II)

Selection Process

Shortlisting will be done based on academic merit, written test, interview — or a combination of these, depending on the number of applicants for each category. Document verification is mandatory before final selection. Results will be published on www.drdo.gov.in, and selected candidates will be informed via email.

Stipend

Stipend will be as per the norms of the Government of India under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Currently, stipends under the act vary by qualification level — typically ranging from around ₹5,000 to ₹9,000+ per month depending on your education category (ITI, Diploma, or Graduate). Always check the latest official Govt. rates.

How to Register — NATS & NAPS Portals

Before walking in, make sure you are registered on the relevant portal:

  • For ITI Candidates: Register on NAPS — apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
  • For BE/Diploma/Graduate General Candidates: Register on NATS — nats.education.gov.in
  • Print your NATS/NAPS profile before arriving at the venue
  • Fill the Registration Form (Annexure-I) and Undertaking (Annexure-II) from the official notification PDF

Why You Should Not Miss This Opportunity

GTRE is not just any organisation — it’s the lab that works on India’s own Kaveri jet engine and gas turbine technology for military aircraft. Getting a year-long apprenticeship here means:

  • Real R&D exposure in a DRDO/Ministry of Defence environment
  • Official apprenticeship certificate recognised by the Govt. of India
  • Valuable addition to your resume for PSU exams, GATE, and private sector jobs
  • Opportunity to work alongside senior defence scientists and engineers
  • Stipend for the entire year of training

Ready to Apply? Take Action Now!

Walk-in interview is on 6th June 2026. Register on NATS/NAPS today and download the official notification PDF for registration forms.

Official DRDO Website Register on NATS Register on NAPS

Quick Summary

Parameter Details
Organisation GTRE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
Post Apprentice Trainee (FY 2026-27)
Total Vacancies 150
Qualification BE/B.Tech / Diploma (Engg.) / ITI (NCVT) / Graduate (General)
Walk-in Date 6th June 2026 (Saturday)
Reporting Time 9:00 AM
Venue GTRE, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560093
Stipend As per Govt. of India norms
Training Period One Year (from date of contract)
Official Portal www.drdo.gov.in
Email [email protected]
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only, based on the official GTRE notification (Advt. No. GTRE/APP-TRG/2026-27/HRD-026). Always refer to the official notification/website for the most accurate and updated information before applying. theinternship.in / govtinternship.com does not charge any fee for this information.

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