DRDO CVRDE ITI Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 93 Posts

The Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has invited applications for 93 ITI Apprentice Trainee posts across 18 trades at its Avadi, Chennai campus. This recruitment is conducted through a Walk-In Interview under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not require submitting an application in advance - eligible ITI-qualified candidates can walk in with their documents on 08-09-2026 or 09-09-2026, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Candidates must, however, complete mandatory registration on the NCVT/SCVT MIS portal before attending.

Candidates must have passed out from an ITI duly recognized by NCVT/SCVT, as per the Gazette Notification of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in a trade of minimum two years' duration - except for Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA), Painter, Plumber, Welder, and Food Production, which are exempt from this two-year duration requirement. Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible; private candidates are not eligible. Also Read: Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4471 Posts

Minimum age: 18 years Maximum age - Unreserved (UR): 27 years Maximum age - OBC: 30 years Maximum age - SC/ST: 32 years Maximum age - PWD: 37 years Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.