DRDO DRDL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 165 Vacancies for Engineering & Science UG/PG Students — Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Eligibility

. 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).

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165 vacancies . 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).

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165 vacancies . 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).

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165 vacancies . 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).

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CS

165 vacancies . 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).

Important Dates

Application End16th August 2026 (Tentative)

Last Date for Filling Applications16th August 2026

Information to Selected Candidates for Interview23rd August 2026

Date of Start of Internship1st September 2026

Official Links

Apply Online Official Notification Official Website

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Eligibility Items

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).

Age Table

Particulars	Details
Monthly Stipend	₹5,000 per month
Duration	6 months
Payment Schedule	Paid in two installments; the first installment is paid after 3 months of training
Payment Mode	Directly to the student's bank account, after completion of 3 months
Attendance Condition	Minimum 15 working days of physical attendance per month is required for stipend eligibility and retention in the programme
Boarding/Lodging	Not admissible; subsidised lunch, tea, and snacks are available at the DRDL/ASL/CAS wet-canteen

Salary Details

Particulars	Details
Monthly Stipend	₹5,000 per month
Duration	6 months
Payment Schedule	Paid in two installments; the first installment is paid after 3 months of training
Payment Mode	Directly to the student's bank account, after completion of 3 months
Attendance Condition	Minimum 15 working days of physical attendance per month is required for stipend eligibility and retention in the programme
Boarding/Lodging	Not admissible; subsidised lunch, tea, and snacks are available at the DRDL/ASL/CAS wet-canteen