If you’re an ITI pass-out and aiming to step into the world of Defence Research & Development, here’s your golden chance. Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), a key lab under DRDO in Dehradun, has opened its doors for 50 ITI Apprentice positions.
This one-year training program can be your first move toward a career in India’s defence electronics sector.
DEAL Apprentice 2025 Summary – Vacancies, Trades, Dates
Before diving into eligibility and the selection process, here’s a quick glance at the major highlights of the DRDO DEAL Apprentice Recruitment:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), DRDO |
| Post | ITI Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Trades | Electronics Mechanic, COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, etc. |
| Apply Online Start Date | 11 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 August 2025 |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 19 August 2025 |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
| Training Duration | One Year |
| Official Website | www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
Who Can Apply? Check Eligibility for DEAL ITI Apprentice 2025
This ITI Apprentice opportunity is for candidates who are either pass-outs or final-year students of ITI. Candidates should have completed their ITI in the relevant trade before joining. Trades include:
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- Electronics Mechanic / Electrician / COPA – 40 posts
- Fitter / Machinist / Turner / Motor Vehicle Mechanic – 10 posts
Applicants must be Indian citizens with valid government ID proof. The age limit is between 14 to 35 years. There is no mention of upper age relaxation, but it may be applied as per government norms.
An important point to note: final-year ITI students (2025) can also appear for the interview, but they must produce a pass certificate before joining.
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Walk-in Interview Process and Documents Checklist
Unlike many other government recruitments, the DEAL Apprentice selection process does not involve any written test or online exam. All candidates who have successfully registered online and meet the eligibility will attend a walk-in interview on:
Date: 19 August 2025
Time: 09:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Venue: DEAL, Raipur Road, Dehradun – 248001
Bring These Documents to the Interview:
- Hard copy of the application (admit card format)
- Passport-size color photo
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License)
- Original & photocopies of:
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI Certificate
- Date of Birth Proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (if applicable)
Always read the official advertisement thoroughly to avoid mistakes.
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Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (NCVT Portal) | Click Here |
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FAQs – DEAL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
A: There are a total of 50 ITI Apprentice vacancies announced under various trades.
A: You must register online by 18th August 2025 to be eligible for the walk-in interview on 19th August.
A: No. Selection is done through walk-in interviews only.
A: Yes, but they must submit the pass certificate before joining.
A: The minimum age is 14 years.