The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, has announced an exciting opportunity for Engineering and Science students across India. The Director General (Aeronautical Systems) cluster of DRDO is offering a Paid Internship Scheme for 2025-26, providing a hands-on research and development experience in cutting-edge technologies like UAVs, aero gas turbines, airborne surveillance, parachutes, and more. If you're a final-year student looking for an opportunity in the defence sector, this is your golden chance.
🔑 Key Highlights
➡️ Organization: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
➡️ Scheme: Paid Internship Scheme 2025-26
➡️ Total Internships Available: 200+
➡️ Stipend: ₹30,000 (Paid in two instalments)
➡️ Internship Duration: 6 Months
➡️ Mode of Application: Email (Lab-wise)
➡️ Deadline to Apply: 10th July 2025 (4:00 PM)
🧪 Vacancy Details (Lab-wise)
DRDO has five labs participating under the Aeronautical Cluster:
| Lab | Location | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| ADE | Bangalore | 69 |
| ADRDE | Agra | 20 |
| CABS | Bangalore | 39 |
| CEMILAC | Multiple Locations | 17 |
| GTRE | Bangalore | 55 |
Total Vacancies = 200+ Internships
👨💻 Disciplines Eligible
➡️ CSE / IT / Allied Disciplines
➡️ Aerospace Engineering
➡️ Mechanical Engineering
➡️ Electrical & Electronics Engineering
➡️ Electronics & Communication Engineering
➡️ Instrumentation Engineering
➡️ Metallurgy
➡️ Material Science
➡️ Chemical Engineering
➡️ Textile / Polymer Science
➡️ Defence Technologies
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
➡️ Final year Undergraduate/Postgraduate students in Engineering or Science
➡️ Must be enrolled in full-time courses from recognized Indian universities/institutes
➡️ Internship duration must be 6 months (compulsory)
➡️ Only Indian nationals are eligible
Note: Students studying outside India are not eligible.
🧾 Experience Requirements
➡️ No prior work experience needed
➡️ Students must have academic knowledge in their respective disciplines
➡️ Internship is project-based; topics will be assigned by the lab guides
💵 Internship Stipend & Benefits
➡️ ₹30,000 stipend (Paid in 2 parts: ₹15,000 after 3 months, ₹15,000 after 6 months)
➡️ Internship Certificate after completion of 6 months (minimum 15 days attendance per month is mandatory)
➡️ Training under DRDO Scientists and access to advanced R&D facilities
📅 Important Dates
➡️ Opening Date: 26th June 2025
➡️ Last Date to Apply: 10th July 2025 (4:00 PM)
➡️ Internship Start: Post selection and document verification (Tentative August 2025)
📝 Application Process
➡️ Visit https://www.drdo.gov.in for lab details
➡️ Download the application form and fill it carefully
➡️ Attach the following documents in a single PDF:
→ Duly filled application form
→ Request letter from college/institute
→ Resume
→ Aadhaar card copy
→ Semester mark sheets
→ Signed instructions document
→ HOD/Principal signature
➡️ Email the PDF to the respective lab's email ID:
ADE: anitha.ade@gov.in
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ADRDE: amit-kumar2.adrde@gov.in
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CABS: admin.cabs@gov.in / mis.cabs@gov.in
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GTRE: hrd.gtre@gov.in
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CEMILAC: hrd.cemilac@gov.in
🧪 Selection Process
➡️ Labs will shortlist candidates based on academic merit and available seats
➡️ Selected students will receive confirmation via email/SMS
➡️ No communication will be made to rejected candidates
📍 Job Location
➡️ Bangalore (ADE, GTRE, CABS, CEMILAC)
➡️ Agra (ADRDE)
➡️ Outstation RCMA centers (CEMILAC): Pune, Hyderabad, Nasik, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Goa, Kanpur, Korwa
📋 Documents Required at Joining
➡️ No Objection Certificate from college (Original)
➡️ Police Verification Certificate
➡️ Medical Fitness Certificate (from MBBS Doctor)
➡️ Aadhaar Card (Original)
➡️ College ID Card
➡️ 3 Passport-sized Photos
➡️ Bank Details
➡️ Marksheets (All semesters – Original)
➡️ Undertakings as per DRDO guidelines
🔗 Important Links
➡️ Official Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in
➡️Download Official Notification & Application Form (PDF): Click Here
➡️ Last Date to Apply: 10th July 2025 (4:00 PM)
✍ Final Words
If you’re a final-year engineering or science student with a dream of working in India’s top defence research labs, DRDO’s Paid Internship Scheme 2025-26 offers an unmatched opportunity. This internship not only offers financial assistance but also paves the way for real-world R&D exposure. Don’t miss your chance—prepare your documents and apply before the deadline!
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