DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is open for 50 one year apprentice seats at the Proof and Experimental Establishment in Chandipur, Odisha. Graduate and diploma holders must apply offline by October 12, 2026.
The Proof and Experimental Establishment is a DRDO testing range at Chandipur. It issued advertisement number PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27. The window opened on September 23, 2026.
| What | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | September 23, 2026 | Open |
| Last date to apply | October 12, 2026 | Open |
| Written test or interview | After shortlisting | Awaited |
| Joining | By email after selection | Awaited |
The last date is October 12, 2026. Your form must reach Chandipur by then. Send it early.
What is the DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a one year training plan for 50 engineering students. DRDO means the Defence Research and Development Organisation. PXE is its testing range at Chandipur, in Balasore district, Odisha.
The training runs for twelve months. Apprentices do not get a permanent job. The scheme runs under NATS, the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme.
The range test fires missiles for the armed forces.
How many apprentice posts are there, and in which branches?
The range has 50 apprentice posts in total. 15 are for graduate apprentices. 35 are for technician apprentices.
| Branch | Graduate apprentice | Technician apprentice |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communication | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanical | 4 | 8 |
| Computer Science | 5 | 5 |
| Chemical | 2 | 1 |
| Civil | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical | 0 | 2 |
| Cinematography | 0 | 2 |
| Automobile | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 35 |
Civil engineering has the most seats, with 10 of the 35 technician posts.
Who is eligible for this apprenticeship?
You qualify if you finished a B.Tech or a diploma in engineering between 2022 and 2026. The course must be regular and full time. You must register on the NATS portal first.
Two things can block you. A master’s degree is one. A year or more of work after your course is the other.
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Maine 2021 mein pass kiya, kya main eligible hoon?
No. Only 2022 to 2026 passouts can apply. A 2021 degree is too old.
How much is the stipend?
The stipend depends on your course. Graduate apprentices get Rs 12,300 a month. Technician apprentices get Rs 10,900 a month.
The range pays the stipend for the full year. There is no joining bonus. The amount follows the NATS rate.
How to apply for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026
You apply by post, not online. First register on the NATS portal and get an enrolment number. Then send your form to Chandipur.
- Register on the NATS portal and note your enrolment number.
- Fill the form from the official notification.
- Attach your marksheets, NATS proof and a reservation certificate if any.
- Post it by Speed Post or Registered Post to reach by October 12, 2026.
Send it to the Director, PXE, DRDO, PO Chandipur, District Balasore, Odisha 756025. There is no fee.
The form is not online. You print it and post it.
How are candidates selected?
The range first screens every form. It then shortlists by your marks. Shortlisted candidates face a written test or an interview at Chandipur.
The office sends joining details by email. It pays no travel money for the interview. Carry your own cost to Chandipur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is October 12, 2026. Your form must reach Chandipur by post on or before that date. Applications opened on September 23, 2026. There is no online form and no fee.
How many posts are in the DRDO PXE apprenticeship 2026?
DRDO PXE has 50 apprentice posts in 2026. Of these, 15 are graduate posts and 35 are technician posts. Civil engineering has the most, with 10 technician seats. The rest sit across seven other branches.
What is the monthly apprentice stipend?
A graduate apprentice gets Rs 12,300 a month. A technician apprentice gets Rs 10,900 a month. The stipend runs through the one year training. The rate follows the NATS scale.
Who can apply for this apprenticeship?
You can apply if you passed a B.Tech or an engineering diploma between 2022 and 2026. The study must be in regular mode. You must register on the NATS portal first. A master’s degree holder cannot apply.
How do I apply for DRDO PXE Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
First register on the NATS portal and get your enrolment number. Then post your form by Speed Post or Registered Post. Send it to the Director, PXE, Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha 756025, before October 12, 2026.
Last verified: October 6, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, stipends and eligibility can change without notice. Check with DRDO PXE before you act.
