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RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027 Overview

RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027 Important Dates

RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027 Vacancy Details

RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027 Eligibility

• Educational qualification as per the category applied for (see vacancy table above), from an Indian Institution recognized by the appropriate statutory authority
• Only regular candidates who secured 70% marks or CGPA 7.5 and above in the qualifying examination (Graduate, Diploma, or ITI trade) for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply
• Candidates with a higher qualification than that prescribed for the category are not eligible to apply
• Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under any organisation are not eligible
• Candidates with more than 1 year of work experience are not eligible
• Indian nationality required

RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027 Age Limit

RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027 Stipend

Stipend is paid as per Government norms (referenced to the Gazette Notification dated 03 September 2025) – the notification does not state the exact monthly stipend figures for each category.

RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027 Selection Process

• Selection is based on Academic Merit / Interview as required, subject to satisfactory document verification – there is no written test
• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS categories applies as per the Apprentices Act 1961, Apprentice Rules 1992, and the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules 2019 & 2025
• Shortlisted candidates are informed only via the e-mail ID given in the application; candidates must keep it active throughout the selection process, as RCI is not responsible for non-receipt of communication due to a changed mobile number/e-mail
• Before commencement of training, selected candidates must execute a contract of apprenticeship on the respective portal (NATS/NAPS)
• Selected candidates must produce a valid Police Verification Certificate (from their place of last residence for at least 1 year, or permanent address) at the time of joining

How to Apply for RCI Apprentice Engagement 2027

1. Before applying, ensure you fulfil all eligibility criteria as mentioned in the detailed advertisement at drdo.gov.in.
2. B.E./B.Tech/Diploma candidates: Register on the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in (mandatory).
3. Log in to NATS 2.0 and apply by selecting Research Centre Imarat, DRDO – Enrolment ID: STLRAC000010.
4. ITI Trade candidates: Register on the Apprenticeship India portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (mandatory).
5. Log in, click “Apprenticeship Opportunities,” search by Establishment Name “RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT” (Establishment ID: E05203600040), choose your trade, and click Apply.
6. Submit the application within 30 days of the advertisement’s publication in a newspaper.

Documents Required (At Document Verification/Joining)

• Duly filled application form
• NATS/NAPS profile printout
• 10th class mark sheet and certificate
• Consolidated/final mark sheet of the qualifying examination
• Original/provisional certificate of the qualifying examination
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Valid EWS certificate, if applicable
• Any photo ID issued by Govt. of India (PAN Card/Voter ID/Driving Licence)
• Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
• Copy of Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook/statement (mandatory, Aadhaar-linked account required)
• Medical fitness certificate issued by a Government Civil Assistant Surgeon
• Two latest passport-size photographs

All documents must be carried in original and self-attested copy.

Important Conditions

• Document verification is done for shortlisted candidates only, prior to creation of the apprenticeship contract; any deviation from the desired qualification leads to rejection
• All qualifications must be from Indian Institutions recognized by the appropriate statutory authority
• Suppression of facts leads to disqualification at any stage of selection or during the apprenticeship period
• No TA/DA is paid to applicants called for any stage of the selection process
• Apprentices are not provided hostel accommodation, quarters, or transport by RCI, either during interview or during the apprenticeship period
• The engagement and training strictly follow the Apprentices Act 1961; there is no obligation for employment on completion of training
• Canvassing or personal follow-up for selection leads to immediate cancellation of candidature
• RCI reserves the right to terminate apprenticeship, or to amend/refix/cancel/suspend the selection process at any time, without assigning any reason; the Management’s decision is final and binding, with no appeal entertained
• Selected candidates will not be allowed to withdraw from training except for reasons beyond their control, and must execute an apprenticeship contract on the respective portal before training begins
• Any legal dispute is subject to the jurisdiction of the Hon’ble High Court, Hyderabad, Telangana