DRDO ADA Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

Welcome to ACTIVE GOVT JOBS! 🤩 Are you an engineering graduate or diploma holder looking for a prestigious apprenticeship in the Defence sector? The wait is officially OVER! 💥 The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released the official recruitment notification for 111 Project Assistant / Apprentice vacancies.

If you want to kickstart your career with India’s premier aerospace research organization, read this complete, 100% SEO-optimized article! Discover all the high-value details regarding the DRDO ADA Recruitment 2026, post-wise vacancies, stipend, eligibility criteria, and the step-by-step online application guide. 👇👇

📌 DRDO ADA Recruitment 2026: Complete Overview 🌟

Recruitment Authority	Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), DRDO
Advertisement No.	ADA/HRD/RECT/PA/2026/01
Post Names	Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice & Trade Apprentice
Total Vacancies	111 Posts 🤯
Job Location	Bengaluru (Karnataka)
Application Mode	100% Online (Via NATS / NAPS Portal)
Official Website	ada.gov.in
Last Date to Register	13 August 2026 (5:00 PM) 🎯

📅 Crucial Dates to Remember! ⏰

The online registration window is very short. Do not wait for the last minute!

Online Registration Starting Date: 04 August 2026
🔥 Last Date to Register Online: 13 August 2026 (strictly up to 05:00 PM) 🔒
Merit List / Shortlisting Date: To Be Announced Soon! ⏳

📊 DRDO ADA Post-Wise Vacancy & Stipend Details 💰

Selected candidates will receive a handsome monthly stipend during their training period:

Name of the Apprenticeship	Total Vacancies	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Voc)	60	₹9,000/- per month
Diploma Apprentice (Polytechnic Diploma)	35	₹8,000/- per month
Trade Apprentice (ITI Pass)	16	As per Apprenticeship Rules
Grand Total	111 Posts	—

🎓 Eligibility Criteria: Who is Eligible to Apply? 🧠

Before filling out the online registration for DRDO ADA Recruitment 2026, candidates must match the following eligibility requirements:

1. Educational Qualification:

Graduate Apprentice: Degree in Engineering / Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant disciplines (Computer Science, Mechanical, ECE, Electrical, Civil, Aeronautical, etc.) recognized by AICTE.
Diploma Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering or Technology in respective branches granted by a State Board of Technical Education.
Trade Apprentice: ITI Pass certificate in relevant trades from a recognized Industrial Training Institute.

2. Age Limit:

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: As per DRDO/Apprenticeship rules (Relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates).

3. Important Condition:

Candidates must have registered themselves on the official NATS portal (for Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS portal (for ITI) before applying. Candidates who have passed their qualifying exam in recent years are eligible.

🛠 Selection Process for DRDO ADA 2026 🏆

Getting selected for this prestigious DRDO apprenticeship involves a transparent merit-based process:

Screening of Applications: Shortlisting based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree, diploma, or ITI examination.
Document Verification (DV): Original mark sheets, certificates, and ID proof verification at ADA Bengaluru.
Medical Examination 🏥

📝 How to Apply Online for DRDO ADA Apprenticeship 2026? 🏃‍♂️💨

Follow these exact step-by-step instructions to successfully submit your application:

First, enroll/register on the official National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal (mhrdnats.gov.in) or NAPS portal.
Scroll down to our Important Links section below and visit the official ADA website (ada.gov.in).
Find the “DRDO ADA Project Assistant / Apprentice Recruitment 2026” link.
Fill out the online application form with your NATS/NAPS enrollment ID, personal details, and academic marks.
Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and educational certificates.
Hit SUBMIT before the final deadline of 13 August 2026 (05:00 PM). Print the final confirmation slip! 🖨️✨

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