- belong to the one of the below specified trade and possess the corresponding qualification:
| Trades | Qualification |
| Fitter | ITI pass in respective trades |
| Turner | |
| Machinist | |
| Machinist(Grinder) | |
| Carpenter | |
| Welder | |
| Electrician | |
| Diesel Mechanic | |
| Electronics Mechanic | |
| Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | |
| Painter | |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | |
| Foundryman |
- have passed the qualifying exam and been certified by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)
- not have undergone or are presently undergoing apprenticeship training in the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) or elsewhere
Note:- Reservations to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories are applicable as per the Apprentice Act.
The following candidates are ineligible for the apprenticeship training:-
- Candidates who have been terminated from apprenticeship training at DRDL.
- Candidates who are terminated two times from other establishments.


