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Paid Internship

DRDO DRDL · India

Total vacancies165
Minimum qualificationUndergraduate/Postgraduate in Engineering/Physical Science
Job locationIndia
Application modeonline
Advertisement no.DRDL/HRD/INTERNSHIP/2026/01

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What this recruitment is about

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DRDO DRDL is recruiting for Paid Internship with 165 advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 16-08-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.

OrganisationDRDO DRDL
PostsPaid Internship
Vacancies165
QualificationUndergraduate/Postgraduate in Engineering/Physical Science
LocationIndia
Last date16-08-26

Post-wise opening

Vacancy and eligibility details

PostVacanciesQualificationAgePay scale
Post 1Engineering – Electronics (EE)
58
Pursuing UG Engineering (Final Year) or PG Engineering/Physical Science (Final Year) in Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering
Below 28 Years
Rs. 5,000/- per month
Post 2Engineering – Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace/Production/Material/Safety/Textile Technology (ME)
87
Pursuing UG Engineering (Final Year) or PG Engineering/Physical Science (Final Year) in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace/Production/Material/Safety/Textile Technology
Below 28 Years
Rs. 5,000/- per month
Post 3Mathematics and Allied Science (PH)
05
Pursuing UG Engineering (Final Year) or PG in Mathematics and Allied Science (Physical Science)
Below 28 Years
Rs. 5,000/- per month
Post 4Computer Science and Engineering – CSE, AI, Cyber Security & Allied (CS)
15
Pursuing UG Engineering (Final Year) or PG Engineering/Physical Science (Final Year) in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE, AI, Cyber Security & Allied)
Below 28 Years
Rs. 5,000/- per month

Eligibility at a glance

Can you apply?

QualificationUndergraduate/Postgraduate in Engineering/Physical ScienceSee the post-wise table above for the exact degree, subject and experience required for each post.
Age limitEngineering – Electronics (EE): Below 28 Years; Engineering – Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace/Production/Material/Safety/Textile Technology (ME): Below 28 Years; Mathematics and Allied Science (PH): Below 28 Years; Computer Science and Engineering – CSE, AI, Cyber Security & Allied (CS): Below 28 Years
Application feeFee: Not Mentioned
Salary / pay scaleEngineering – Electronics (EE): Rs. 5,000/- per month; Engineering – Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace/Production/Material/Safety/Textile Technology (ME): Rs. 5,000/- per month; Mathematics and Allied Science (PH): Rs. 5,000/- per month; Computer Science and Engineering – CSE, AI, Cyber Security & Allied (CS): Rs. 5,000/- per month
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Only verified facts are shown.Conditions that could not be read reliably are omitted here; check the official advertisement for category relaxation, experience and cut-off-date rules.

Deadline watch

Important dates

5 DAYS LEFT16-08-26
Information last updated12 August 2026
Application closing date16-08-26

Recruitment journey

Selection process

  1. 1Candidates should have a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the pursuing Graduate Engineering / Postgraduate (Engineering/Physical Science) from AICTE/UGC approved Universities.
  2. 2Principal/Director of Institution should provide a request letter for highly deserving meritorious students only.
  3. 3Age Limit: Below 28 Years.
  4. 4Eligible candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of Interaction/Interview and percentage of marks. CGPA to be converted to percentage (average of completed semesters/years).
  5. 5Shortlisted students will be notified about joining procedures, undertaking forms, and indemnity bond via phone and DRDO website.
  6. 6Shortlisted candidates are required to bring a Character Certificate from their College as well as a Police Verification Certificate.
  7. 7Selection will be based entirely on merit. No communication will be undertaken for rejected candidates.

Application guide

How to apply

  1. Candidates must be pursuing UG Engineering (Final Year) or PG Engineering/Physical Science (Final Year) from a recognized Indian University/Institute.
  2. Obtain a referral/request letter from the Principal/Director of the Institution (mandatory).
  3. Fill the application form as per the prescribed format on college letterhead.
  4. Forward the scanned copy of the application to drdlintern2026@gmail.com.
  5. Submit the application in an envelope at the registration desk during walk-in-interview, clearly writing ‘Application for Paid Internship’ and the Branch Code on the envelope.
  6. Shortlisted candidates will be notified about joining procedures, undertaking forms, and indemnity bond details via phone and DRDO website.
  7. At the time of joining, submit all required documents including NOC from college, police verification certificate, Aadhar card, college ID, passport size photographs, medical fitness certificate, and all previous semester mark sheets.
Documents and additional conditions

Internship Duration: 6 months (01 Sep 2026 to 28 Feb 2027). Stipend Payment: Rs. 5,000/- per month, paid in two installments. First installment after 3 months of training. Stipend is applicable only if the student has good performance and completes a minimum of 15 working days per month of physical attendance at DRDL/ASL/CAS. Boarding/Lodging: No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible. Selected candidates can avail lunch, tea, snacks, etc. at subsidized rates at DRDL/ASL/CAS wet canteen. Completion Certificate: Issued after successful completion of 6 months, clearing project evaluation, and submission of project report. No Employment Obligation: DRDL/ASL/CAS shall have no obligation to offer employment to interns, nor can an intern claim a right for employment on completion of internship. Incomplete Internship: If a student leaves before completing the internship, no Completion Certificate will be issued. No payment will be made if a student does not complete a minimum tenure of 3 months. Documents Required at Joining: NOC from college (original), Police Verification Certificate, Undertaking for Indian Official Secrets Act 1923, Undertaking for IT rules (Ministry of Defence), Bank details, Medical Fitness Certificate (MBBS or above), Aadhar Card (original), College ID, 3 passport size photographs, all previous semester mark sheets (original for verification). Location: DRDL/ASL/CAS, Hyderabad – 500058, Telangana. Advertisement No.: DRDL/HRD/INTERNSHIP/2026/01 Total Vacancies: 165 (indicative, may increase or decrease at the discretion of the establishment).

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Where this information came from

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qualification DetailsOfficial PDF · Page 2

1. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:- Pursuing Graduate (Engineering)/Post Graduate in Engineering or Physical Science, full time course in the respective discipline from a recognized Indian University/institute. 2. DURATION OF INTERNSHIP: -The duration of internship/project work training will be for a period of 06 months. Completion Certificate will be issued to students after completion of 06 months from date of joi

age LimitOfficial PDF · Page 2

uld provide the request letter to highly deserving Meritorious students only c. Age Limit:- Below 28 Years. d. Eligible candidates maybe shortlisted on the basis of Interaction / Interview and on the basis of % marks. CGPA to be converted to Percentage. [average of completed semester /years). e. Shortlisted students will only be notified about the joining procedures and regarding undertaking forms and indemnity bond

selection ProcessOfficial PDF · Page 2

s after completion of 06 months from date of joining the internship program. 3. SELECTION PROCEDURE:- a. The candidates should have good academic track record with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the pursuing Graduate Engineering / Postgraduate (Engineering/Physical Science) from AICTE/UGC approved Universities. b. Principal/Director of Institution should provide the request letter to highly deserving Me

application FeeOfficial document

Fee: Not Mentioned

salaryOfficial document

Engineering – Electronics (EE): Rs. 5,000/- per month; Engineering – Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace/Production/Material/Safety/Textile Technology (ME): Rs. 5,000/- per month; Mathematics and Allied Science (PH): Rs. 5,000/- per month; Computer Science and Engineering – CSE, AI, Cyber Security & Allied (CS): Rs. 5,000/- per month

5 DAYS LEFT16-08-26
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