DRDO DESIDOC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 20 Vacancies Open for Library Science, Computer Science & Photography

📋 Overview

DRDO DESIDOC Apprentice has released the official notification for DRDO DESIDOC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 20 Vacancies Open for Library Science, Computer Science & Photography. A total of 20 vacancies have been announced. Interested and eligible candidates can apply before 01 Jul 2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility, salary, age limit, and how to apply.

📊 Key Details

✅ Eligibility

Educational qualification | Discipline Required qualification Library & Information Science Graduation + Degree in Library & Information Science (one year) from a recognised university/institute Computer Science Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science or Three-year Diploma in Computer Science from a recognised university/institute Photography/Videography Three-year Diploma in Photography or Videography or ITI Certificate from a recognised university/institute | Pass-out year requirement | Only candidates who completed their qualifying course in 2024 or 2025 are eligible. Candidates who passed before 2024 are not eligible. Candidates holding post-graduate qualifications are also not eligible to apply. | Work/training experience restriction | Candidates who have already undergone training or have job experience of one year or more after completing their qualifying qualification are not eligible for engagement as apprentices under the Act. | Age limit | The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of written test/interview. Relaxation of five years is available for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates. | Prior termination | Candidates who have previously been terminated from apprenticeship training at any organisation or institute are not eligible to apply. | Mandatory NATS registration | Before applying, every candidate must register on http://www.mhrdnats.gov.in or enrol on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at http://nats.education.gov.in. Applications from unregistered candidates are liable to be rejected.

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📝 How to Apply

Visit the official website of DRDO DESIDOC Apprentice to apply online for DRDO DESIDOC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 20 Vacancies Open for Library Science, Computer Science & Photography.
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ℹ️ About This Job

Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), a unit of DRDO, has invited applications for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026–2027. A total of 20 vacancies (subject to increase or decrease) are available across three disciplines - Library & Information Science (16 seats), Computer Science (2 seats), and Photography/Videography (2 seats). Applications must be submitted within 21 days from the date the advertisement appears on the DRDO website.