ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 41 Posts

📅 Posted: 01/07/2026 📝 Updated: 05/07/2026

Total Vacancy41

Salary₹10,900 (Technician Apprentice) - ₹12,300 (Graduate Apprentice) per month [Fixed Stipend, No Salary]

LocationAll India

Last Date26/07/2026

Short Information: The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a DRDO establishment under the Ministry of Defence at Ojhar, Nasik, has invited applications for 41 Apprentice posts for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This includes 30 Graduate Apprentice seats for BE/B.Tech holders in streams like Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, along with B.Sc Chemistry, B.Sc Physics, B.Com, and BLIS candidates, plus 11 Technician Apprentice seats for Diploma holders in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science streams. Graduate Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300, while Technician Apprentices get ₹10,900 per month during the one-year training period. Only candidates who passed their qualifying course in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible, and anyone with more than one year of job or training experience after their qualification is not eligible under the Apprentices Act. Applications must be submitted only by email to apprentice.acem@gov.in as a single PDF, along with a mandatory NATS 2.0 portal registration. The last date to submit the application is 26 July 2026, and selection will be purely on merit and interview basis, with no guarantee of employment after training completion.

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ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	01/07/2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application	26/07/2026
Selection Result	To be notified

ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates

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Payment: N/A (No Application Fee)

ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 41 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Graduate Apprentice (BE/B.Tech/General Stream)	30	BE/B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer/IT, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom, or B.Sc (Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science), B.Com, or BLIS.
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)	11	Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science/IT/Web Designing.
Total Vacancy	41

Recruitment Table: Discipline Wise Vacancy - Graduate Apprentice

Discipline	Vacancy
Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology	5
Mechanical Engineering	5
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering	2
Computer & Information Science/Computer Engineering/B.Sc Computer Science	2
Electrical/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering	3
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	3
B.Sc Chemistry	3
B.Sc Physics	2
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)	4
BLIS (Library Science)	1
Total	30

Recruitment Table: Discipline Wise Vacancy - Technician Apprentice

Discipline	Vacancy
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	4
Diploma in Chemical Engineering	2
Diploma in Electrical Engineering	2
Diploma in Electronics Engineering	2
Diploma in Computer Science/CS & IT/Web Designing	1
Total	11

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (Category Wise Slots - Combined)

Category	Vacancy
SC	2
ST	2
OBC	11
Note:Reservation slots apply across the combined 41 posts as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992.

ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold the essential BE/B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, BLIS, or Diploma qualification relevant to the chosen discipline.
Only fresh pass-outs who completed their qualifying course in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply.
Candidates with one year or more of job/training experience after attaining the essential qualification are NOT eligible under the Apprentices Act.
Mandatory registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal is required before applying.
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must produce caste certificates in the prescribed format from a competent authority.

ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Graduate Apprentice	₹12,300/month (Fixed Stipend)
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)	₹10,900/month (Fixed Stipend)

ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Merit-Based Shortlisting
Interview
Document & Certificate Verification

ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

No written examination — Selection Procedure will be decided by the Apprentice Selection Committee on the basis of merit/interview.
Negative Marking: No negative marking mentioned in official notification (not applicable, no written test).
Mode of Selection: Merit list based on qualifying marks/CGPA followed by Interview.

Recruitment Table: Job Profile by Apprentice Category

Post Name	Primary Responsibilities
Graduate Apprentice	Hands-on one-year training in composite propellant processing operations, quality testing, R&D support, and engineering/technical functions relevant to the assigned discipline at ACEM.
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)	Supervised on-the-job diploma-level technical training in maintenance, fabrication, electrical/electronics support, or computer operations within ACEM's propellant processing facility.

ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (https://nats.education.gov.in).
Download and fill the Application Form (enclosed with the notification) by typing.
Affix a recent passport size photograph and sign the application form.
Attach the University/College CGPA-to-Percentage conversion formula document (mandatory).
Scan the filled application along with all essential documents/certificates into a single PDF file.
Email the single PDF to apprentice.acem@gov.in on or before the last date.
Do not send any hard copy — all correspondence is through email only.

Recruitment Note: About ACEM (DRDO)

The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), located at Ambe Hill, Ojhar, Nasik, is a state-of-the-art composite propellant processing facility under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence. It plays a key role in developing and processing propellant systems for India's defence and missile programmes, and regularly engages apprentices to build a skilled technical workforce under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Recruitment Note: Important Terms & Conditions

Selected apprentices must execute a one-year training contract and are not entitled to any employment offer, quarters, hostel accommodation, or transportation from ACEM after training completion. Medical Fitness and Police Verification Certificates must be submitted at the time of joining. ACEM reserves the right to increase, decrease, withdraw, or cancel the apprenticeship seats/process at its discretion.

ACEM DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online (NATS 2.0 Registration) Application Window: Till 26/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification & Application Form Advt No. ACEM/HRD/APPRENTICESHIP/2026-27	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	ACEM DRDO
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice
Total Vacancy	41
Salary	₹10,900 (Technician Apprentice) - ₹12,300 (Graduate Apprentice) per month [Fixed Stipend, No Salary]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	26/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) well before emailing your application — this registration number is mandatory and applications without it are likely to be rejected. Also, do not forget to attach your University or College's official CGPA-to-Percentage conversion formula document; ACEM has explicitly made this compulsory, and applications missing this single document have historically been a common rejection reason in DRDO apprentice drives. Send everything as one single combined PDF file only, since separate attachments or hard copies will not be entertained.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand stipend for ACEM Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: Graduate Apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹12,300, while Technician (Diploma) Apprentices receive ₹10,900 per month. This is a fixed statutory stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with no additional allowances or salary components.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for ACEM Apprentice Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date for receipt of application by email is 26 July 2026. Applications must be sent as a single combined PDF to apprentice.acem@gov.in; late or hard-copy submissions will not be accepted.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the selection process? ▼

Ans: There is no written examination for this apprenticeship engagement, so the question of negative marking does not arise. Selection is based purely on merit (academic percentage/CGPA) and interview.

Q.4 What is the age limit for ACEM Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: No specific age limit is mentioned in the official notification. However, only candidates who passed their qualifying degree or diploma course in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply under the Apprentices Act provisions.

Q.5 How to download the ACEM DRDO Apprentice Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The notification and application form are available on the ACEM DRDO official communication channels. Candidates should download the PDF, fill it by typing, and follow the email submission process detailed in the notification, quoting Advt No. ACEM/HRD/APPRENTICESHIP/2026-27.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for ACEM Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: For Graduate Apprentice, a BE/B.Tech in specified engineering streams, or B.Sc (Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science), B.Com, or BLIS is required. For Technician Apprentice, a Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science/IT is required.

Q.7 What is the selection process for ACEM Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: The Apprentice Selection Committee will shortlist and select candidates purely on the basis of merit (academic performance) and interview. There is no written test. Only selected candidates will be informed through an official offer letter.

Q.8 Can final year students apply for ACEM Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: No, only candidates who have already completed and passed their qualifying course (Diploma/Degree) in 2024, 2025, or 2026 can apply. Final year or provisional-result candidates who have not yet passed are not eligible for this engagement.