Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 – DRDO DRDL
Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad - DRDO · Telangana
The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) has announced its Paid Internship Scheme 2026, inviting applications from final-year Engineering and Physical Science UG/PG students for 165 internship positions. The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for the 6-month duration of the internship and will be expected to participate in a walk-in interview as part of the selection process.
Vacancies
165 Posts
Last date
1 Sept 2026
Age limit
Up to 28 years
Qualification
B.Tech
22 days left to apply
Age Limit
ageCriteria
Candidates must be below 28 years of age to be eligible for this internship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be pursuing their final year of Undergraduate Engineering, OR
- Candidates must be pursuing their final year of Postgraduate Engineering or Physical Science.
- The course must be a full-time programme in the respective discipline from a recognised Indian University/Institute, approved by AICTE/UGC.
- Candidates must have a good academic track record with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA (CGPA to be converted to percentage as an average of completed semesters/years).
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Vacancy Details
| Branch Code | Branch/Discipline | Number of Positions |
|---|---|---|
| EE | Engineering – Electronics; Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering | 58 |
| ME | Engineering – Mechanical / Chemical / Aerospace / Production / Material / Safety / Textile Technology | 87 |
| PH | Mathematics and Allied Science | 5 |
| CS | Computer Science and Engineering (CSE, AI, Cyber Security & Allied) | 15 |
Stipend
Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Filling Applications | 16th August 2026 |
| Information to Selected Candidates for Interview | 23rd August 2026 |
| Date of Start of Internship | 1st September 2026 |
How to Apply
applicationProcedure
Obtain a mandatory referral/request letter from your college's Principal/Director, on college letterhead. Fill out the application form and submit it in an envelope at the registration desk. Also, forward a scanned copy of the application via email. Ensure your application reaches by the last date of 16th August 2026 (tentative).
Required Documents
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the college, in original, on college letterhead.
- Police verification acknowledgement from the local police station.
- Undertaking for adherence to the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923.
- Undertaking to follow IT rules and regulations applicable to the Ministry of Defence.
- Bank account details for transfer of the internship stipend.
- Medical fitness certificate from an authorised medical practitioner holding at least an MBBS degree.
- Original Aadhaar card and college ID card, for verification.
- 3 passport-size photographs.
- All previous semester mark sheets in original.
- Indemnity form, provided by the college as and when required.
- Character certificate from the college, and police verification certificate.
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