GTRE Bengaluru Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Training 2025

GTRE Bengaluru Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprenticeship Training 2025 is an opportunity provided by Gas Turbine Research Establishment for graduate students in specific fields. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹9,000.

Source: Gas Turbine Research Establishment DRDO

Gas Turbine Research Establishment is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 27 years as of 8 May 2025 and meet the respective criteria mentioned below.

Graduate Engineering Apprentice Trainees

• must hold a minimum qualification of a degree in engineering or technology granted by a statutory university or a recognised institution
• must be a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent student in one of the following:
  • Mechanical/Production/Industrial Production Engineering
  • Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
  • Electricals& Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Telecom Engineering
  • Computer Science/Computer/Information Science & Technology Engineering
  • Metallurgy/Material Science
  • Civil Engineering or equivalent

Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentice Trainees

• must hold a degree from a statutory university, state government institution, or recognised institute by state or central government
• must be pursuing one of the following:
  • B.Com.
  • B.Sc. (Chemistry/Physics/Maths/Electronics, etc.)
  • B.A. (Finance/Banking, etc.)
  • B.C.A.
  • B.B.A.

Diploma Apprentice Trainees

• must hold a minimum qualification of a diploma in engineering or technology granted by a state government institution or recognised institute by state or central government OR
• must be a sandwich course student undergoing training for a diploma in engineering or technology
• must be pursuing one of the following:
  • Mechanical/Production/Tool & Die design
  • Electrical& Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation
  • Computer Science/Engineering/Computer Networking

Trade Apprentice (ITI) Trainees

• must hold a certificate in a vocational course involving 2 years of study after the completion of the
• secondary stage of school education recognised by the AICTE OR
• must be a sandwich course student undergoing training for a certificate in the same
• must be pursuing one of the following:
  • Machinist
  • Fitter
  • Turner
  • Electrician
  • Welder
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Computer Operator & Programming Assistant

Note:-

• Vacancies for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories will be reserved as per provisions of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Central Apprenticeship Rules, Apprentices Act 1961, Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2015 & 2019.
• Engineering and non-engineering applicants who passed in the years 2021-25 (last 5 years) are eligible for this apprenticeship. Earlier students are ineligible.
• The ITI applicants must have completed ITI from NCVT or SCVT Boards.
• Only applicants who appeared for their exams as regular candidates are eligible.
• Students who have appeared for their qualifying examination but haven’t received their results yet as of 7 April 2025 are ineligible.
• PWD candidates are eligible only for the designated trades as per apprenticeship rules.
• Students who have undergone/are currently undergoing apprenticeships are ineligible.
• Students with more than one year of experience are ineligible.
• For more information, refer to the ‘Apprenticeship Details’ document.

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of:-

• Engineering stream:
  • Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech. etc) - ₹9,000
  • Diploma Apprentice - ₹8,000
  • ITI Apprentice - ₹7,000
• Non-engineering (graduate) stream: ₹9,000

Note:-

• No TA/DA shall be provided to the candidates for interview/document verification/joining GTRE as apprentice trainees.
• The apprentice trainees will not be provided any quarters/hostel accommodation by this establishment at the time of the interview and also during the training period.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Read all the information carefully, navigate to the ‘Part - 5 How To Apply’ and click on the respective link to register.
Step 4: After registration, fill in the relevant details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

Note:- Eligible applicants can also submit their application to the email address: ‘hrd.gtre@gov.in’ or offline to the following address:
The Director,
Gas Turbine Research Establishment
DRDO, Ministry of Defence
Post Box No. 9302, CV Raman Nagar
BENGALURU - 560 093

Candidates must bring the following original documents during joining:-

• 10th marksheet and certificate
• B.E/B.Tech/Diploma/ITI/Degree (B.com. / B.Sc. / B.A / BCA / BBA)
• Mark sheets for all semesters/year wise
• Degree/Provisional degree certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• PWD certificate (if applicable)
• Photo ID card issued by the government of India (Preferably Aadhaar Card)
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Two passport-size photographs
• Police verification certificate (District Authority)
• Medical Fitness Certificate

Note:- The application and undertaking format can be found in the apprenticeship details document.

The selection of candidates will be based on academic merit and document verification, depending on available vacancies. Shortlisted candidates' details will be posted on the DRDO website or via the provided email address, so candidates must check regularly for updates.

The management holds the right to amend/refix/cancel/suspend the selection process at any time without prior notice. Please check the ‘Apprenticeship Details’ document for more details.

Application Start Date: 9 April 2025
Application Deadline: 8 May 2025 (Tentative)

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Gas Turbine Research Establishment is offering this opportunity.

Question: Does this apprenticeship guarantee a permanent position?
Answer: This apprenticeship does not guarantee a permanent position in any related field.

Question: Is accommodation provided under this opportunity?
Answer: Accommodation is not provided under this apprenticeship.

Question: What is the tenure of this opportunity?
Answer: The tenure of this apprenticeship is 12 months.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The mode of application is hybrid, i.e., online and offline. Eligible applicants can apply through the respective websites, send their application via email, or post.