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GTRE Bengaluru Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Training 2026

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Eligibility

Graduate, diploma and ITI applicants

Region

India

Award

Stipend as per the Govt. of India norms

Deadline

06-Jun-2026

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About The Program

GTRE Bengaluru Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Training 2026 is a prestigious one-year apprenticeship opportunity offered by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru — one of India's premier Defence R&D establishments functioning under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. 

This walk-in interview-based programme is open to eligible Indian Nationals registered on the NATS/NAPS portal, offering them a chance to gain hands-on training in cutting-edge defence research and technology. Selected candidates will receive the monthly stipend as per government norms.
 

EligibilityDeadline Date: 06-Jun-2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • be an Indian National
  • be registered on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Diploma candidates, or on the NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for ITI candidates
  • have passed the qualifying examination in or after 2022
  • be a minimum of 18 years of age as of June 6, 2026
  • have passed qualifying exams as a regular candidate (no correspondence/distance education)

 And along with that, applicants must meet the following academic criteria,

Graduate Engineering (BE / B.Tech)

  • possess a Degree in Engineering or Technology.
  • a degree must be awarded by a statutory university, or by an institution empowered to confer such degrees under an Act of Parliament

Diploma (Engineering)

  • possess a Diploma in Engineering or Technology, or an equivalent qualification.
  • be awarded by a State Board of Technical Education, or recognised by the concerned State Government, or by the Central Government

ITI Trades

  • have passed out from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the relevant trade
  • possess a valid certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) in the respective trade

Non Technical

  • have a degree from a statutory university, or
  • have a degree from an institution empowered to award such degrees under an Act of Parliament

Note:

  • Candidates who have had training or job experience for a period of one year or more.
  • Candidates attaining the essential qualification are NOT eligible.
  • Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under any organisation are NOT eligible.
Benefits

Selected candidates will receive the following benefits: 

  • One year of hands-on apprenticeship training at one of India's top Defence R&D establishments
  • Stipend as per Government of India norms for the entire duration of training
     
Documents

Candidates must bring the following at the time of the walk-in interview (originals + one self-attested photocopy each):

  • NATS / NAPS profile printout
  • Academic marksheet
  • Degree / Diploma / ITI Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate
  •  Aadhaar Card
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable — SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer)
  • Two recent passport-size photographs
  • Duly filled Registration Form (Annexure-I)
  • Signed Undertaking (Annexure-II)

 Note: For more details, please refer to the guidelines.
 

How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Register on the 'NATS' portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) if you are a Graduate/Diploma candidate, or on the 'NAPS' portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) if you are an ITI candidate.
Step 4: Download and fill in the Registration Form (Annexure-I) and Undertaking (Annexure-II) from the guidelines PDF.
Step 5: Self-attest all required documents and carry originals and one set of photocopies.
Step 6: Report at the walk-in interview venue — 
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), 
CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560 093 — on June 6, 2026 (Saturday) by 9 AM.
 

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Important Dates

Walk-in Interview Date: 6th June 2026
Reporting Time: 09:00 hrs
 

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected through a transparent process based on the following criteria: 

  • academic merit
  • written test and/or interview, or a combination of both
  • satisfactory verification of original documents

Note: GTRE reserves the right to adopt its own shortlisting criteria and is not obligated to call all eligible applicants for further rounds.
 

Important documents
Guidelines
Terms and Conditions
  • Reservations will be applicable as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. SC/ST/OBC candidates must produce relevant certificates from a Competent Authority.
  • Selected candidates must submit a valid Police Verification Certificate and a Certificate of Physical Fitness from an authorised Government Medical Officer before joining.
  • Selected candidates must execute a one-year apprenticeship contract as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
  • No accommodation, transport, or travel allowance will be provided during the selection process or training.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
  • Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment at GTRE.
  • GTRE reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel vacancies without assigning any reason.
     
Contact Details

Gas Turbine Research Establishment
DRDO, Ministry of Defence
Post Box No. 9302, CV Raman Nagar
BENGALURU - 560 093
Email ID: hrd.gtre@gov.in

Source: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/

Important Links
FAQ's

Question: Who is offering this apprenticeship?
Answer: The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru, under DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is offering this one-year apprenticeship training programme.
 
Question: What is the stipend for the apprenticeship?
Answer: The stipend is provided as per the norms of the Government of India for the respective apprenticeship category.

Question: What is the last date to apply for the GTRE Bengaluru Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Training 2026?
Answer: This is a walk-in interview programme. Candidates must report directly to the GTRE campus in Bengaluru on 6th June 2026 (Saturday) by 09:00 hrs.  

Question: Will apprentices get a job at GTRE after training?
Answer: No. Completion of apprenticeship training at GTRE does not carry any guarantee of employment with the organisation.
 
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: This is a walk-in interview. Candidates must appear in person at the GTRE campus, Bengaluru, on the specified date with all required documents.
 

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