Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Delhi, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has organised a recruitment drive for engagement as Apprentice against 41 vacancies under Advertisement No. 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02, dated 29 July 2026.
In short: SSPL is recruiting ITI, Diploma and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates who passed their qualifying examination as regular students in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply. Unlike a typical online recruitment, this drive requires candidates to first register on the relevant national apprenticeship portal and then submit a duly filled, physical application form by post - there is no online application submission for this drive. The last date for the application form to reach SSPL by post is 21 August 2026. The training will be at SSPL, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.
SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/02, dated 29 July 2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice (ITI Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice) |
| Total Vacancies | 41 (across all three apprenticeship categories; may vary depending on requirement) |
| Nature of Engagement | Apprenticeship training for 12 months under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates meeting the post-wise ITI/Diploma/Graduate qualification, who passed their qualifying exam as a regular candidate in 2022-2026, and who have registered on the applicable national apprenticeship portal |
| Application Mode | Offline - application form submitted in hard copy by post (after prior online registration on NATS/Apprenticeship India portal) |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026 |
| Training Location | SSPL, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054 |
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SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application by post | 21 August 2026 |
SSPL Apprentice Vacancy 2026
SSPL has released a combined 41 vacancies across three apprenticeship categories. The exact number of vacancies for each individual category is not specified in the notification - it may vary depending on the laboratory's requirement.
| S. No. | Apprenticeship Training Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ITI Apprentice | 41 (combined; category-wise split not specified) |
| 2 | Diploma Apprentice | |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentice |
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories will apply as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act 1961, Apprentice Rules 1992, and the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules 2015. Category-wise vacancy break-up is not specified in the notification.
SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have passed their B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/ITI/B.A./B.Com degree in the year 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates who passed the qualifying examination earlier than 2022 are not eligible.
- Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible to apply.
- Diploma and Graduate candidates must have registered their names at https://nats.education.gov.in; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected.
- ITI candidates must have registered their names at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected.
Age limit is not specified in the notification.
SSPL Apprentice Qualification 2026
| Category | Qualification |
|---|---|
| ITI Apprentice | ITI (First Division) in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Machinist, or Carpenter; and 10th with First Division |
| Diploma Apprentice | Diploma (First Division) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Science; and 10th & Diploma with First Division |
| Graduate Apprentice | Regular Graduation degree (First Division) in Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Computer Science, OR B.A./B.Com, OR B.E./B.Tech (First Division) in Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Communication Engineering, VLSI, or Chemical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution |
SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend
Stipend for all three apprenticeship categories (ITI, Diploma, Graduate Apprentice) is as per rules. The notification does not specify an exact stipend amount.
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SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Not specified in the notification.
SSPL Apprentice Selection Process
The notification does not specify a written test, interview or a detailed merit-list procedure. It states that verification of credentials will be carried out for selected candidates prior to creation of the apprenticeship contract, and that any deviation or non-conformity with the desired qualification will lead to summary rejection of candidature. Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate after joining. The exact basis on which candidates are shortlisted/selected (e.g. merit percentage) is not specified in the notification.
How to Apply for SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Diploma and Graduate candidates: register at https://nats.education.gov.in. ITI candidates: register at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Duly fill the application form (format provided with the advertisement).
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents, and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
- Send the completed hard-copy application by post to: Director, SSPL, Kind Attention: HRD, SSPL, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.
- Ensure the application reaches SSPL on or before 21 August 2026.
Note: This recruitment does not have an online application/apply-online step beyond the initial NATS/Apprenticeship India portal registration - the actual application form must be submitted physically by post.
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SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Other Important Conditions
- The apprenticeship training period is 12 months from execution of the Contract of Apprenticeship, under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- All correspondence, including the offer letter (if selected), will be through email only.
- SSPL is not obligated to offer employment to any apprentice after completion of the apprenticeship training.
- Apprentices will not be provided Government quarters, hostel accommodation, or transport during the training period.
- SSPL reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of seats, or withdraw/cancel the advertisement or selection process, without assigning any reason.
- Suppression of facts, or canvassing/personal follow-up to influence selection, will lead to disqualification/cancellation of candidature.
- Legal jurisdiction for any dispute lies with the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi.
