DRDO ISSA Apprentice Recruitment 2026; Institute for Systems Studies and Analyses (ISSA), Delhi, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has invited applications for engagement of Apprentices for one year training under the Apprentices Act. The recruitment includes 21 vacancies for Graduate Apprentices (Computer Science & Engineering and Mathematics) and Technician Apprentices (Diploma in Computer Science). Eligible candidates who have completed their qualification between 2021 and 2025 can apply by downloading the form from the DRDO website and sending the scanned application with documents through email. The last date to submit the application is within 21 days from the date of advertisement.

DRDO ISSA Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Organization Name: DRDO-Institute for Systems Studies and Analyses
Advertisement No.: ISSA/HRD/Apprentice/2026/01
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice (Diploma)
Total Vacancy: 21
Pay Scale: Rs. 10,900-12,300/-
Apply Mode: Through Email (PDF format)
Apply Last Date: 21 days
Official Website: drdo.gov.in

DRDO ISSA Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy 2026

Graduate Apprentice:

Computer Science & Engineering - 15 Posts
Mathematics (M.Sc.) - 1 Post

Technician Apprentice (Diploma):

Computer Science - 5 Posts

DRDO ISSA Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

(1) Graduate Apprentice

Computer Science & Engineering - A full-time (regular) B.E./B.Tech degree with first division from a recognized Indian university/institution.
Mathematics - M.Sc. full-time (regular) course with first division from a recognized Indian university/institution.

(2) Technician Apprentice

Full-time Diploma in Computer Science from recognized institute by State/ Central Govt.

Eligibility Conditions:

Must register on NATS Portal before applying
Only candidates passed in 2021-2025
Should not have completed any previous apprenticeship
Regular course candidates only

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment Stipend

Graduate Apprentice - Rs. 12,300/- per month
Technician Apprentice (Diploma) - Rs. 10,900/- per month

DRDO ISSA Recruitment 2026 How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates can download the application form from the official DRDO website (www.drdo.gov.in). Candidates must fill out the form and send a scanned copy of the completed application form, along with all required documents and certificates, in PDF format only, to the email address hrd.issa@gov.in. No other method of application will be accepted, and all communication with applicants will be conducted solely via email. The last date for submitting applications is within 21 days from the date of the advertisement.

Before applying for apprenticeship training, candidates are required to register themselves on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal (nats.education.gov.in).

DRDO ISSA Apprentice 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for the ISSA DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based entirely on merit, determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Degree/Diploma/M.Sc.). Applications will be scrutinized by a board constituted by the Director of ISSA, and candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic performance and category-wise reservation rules (UR/SC/ST/OBC/PwD). No written test or interview is mentioned. The final merit list will be prepared subject-wise, and selected candidates will be notified only via email with an offer letter.

DRDO ISSA Apprentice 2026 Important Dates

Last Date of Application: 21 days from the date of advertisement.

Important Links:

Click Here: Notification PDF
Click Here: Official Website