DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026–27 | Apply for 200 Internship Vacancies for Engineering & Science Students
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Recruitment / Internship Details:
Ministry of Defence, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Director General (Aeronautical Systems), has released Advertisement No. DRDO/DG(Aero)/PI/001/2026 for the Paid Internship Scheme 2026–27.
The internship programme is designed for final-year Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in Engineering and Science disciplines and provides exposure to advanced defence research and aerospace technologies.
Programme Name: DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026–27
Advertisement Number: DRDO/DG(Aero)/PI/001/2026
Organization: DRDO – Director General (Aeronautical Systems)
Internship Type: Paid Internship
Core Research Areas:
- Unmanned Air Vehicles
- Aero Gas Turbine Engine Technology
- Airborne Surveillance Systems
- Parachutes and Decelerators
- Lighter-than-Air Systems
- Aerospace Research & Development
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 26 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 June 2026 |
| Internship Duration | 6 Months |
Internship Stipend:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| First Installment (After 3 Months) | ₹15,000 |
| Second Installment (After 6 Months) | ₹15,000 |
| Total Internship Stipend | ₹30,000 |
Important Note:
Interns leaving before completion of 6 months will not receive stipend benefits and completion certificate.
Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancies: 200
Laboratory Wise Vacancy Distribution:
| Laboratory | Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| ADE – Aeronautical Development Establishment | Bengaluru | 69 |
| CABS – Centre for Airborne Systems | Bengaluru | 60 |
| GTRE – Gas Turbine Research Establishment | Bengaluru | 31 |
| ADRDE – Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment | Agra | 20 |
| CEMILAC – Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification | Bengaluru + Regional Centres | 20 |
Discipline Wise Vacancy Distribution:
| Discipline | ADE | ADRDE | CABS | CEMILAC | GTRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science / IT | 21 | 04 | 25 | 03 | 04 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 12 | 02 | 01 | 03 | 09 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | 06 | 01 | 03 | 10 |
| Electrical / EEE | 05 | 01 | 10 | 05 | 05 |
| Electronics / ECE | 15 | 04 | 20 | — | — |
| Instrumentation | — | — | 02 | — | — |
| Metallurgy | — | — | — | 02 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — | 01 | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — | 01 | — |
| Textile / Polymer Science | 01 | 02 | — | 01 | — |
| Defence Technologies | — | 01 | 01 | 03 | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Student Requirements:
- Must be a Final Year Regular Student
- Minimum CGPA: 6.5
- Must be pursuing UG / PG in Engineering or Science
- Open only for Indian Nationals studying in India
Academic Documents Required:
- UG: Semester 6 Marksheet
- PG: Semester 2 Marksheet
- If pending, previous semester results may be considered initially
Mandatory Documents:
- Filled Application Form
- HOD / Principal Permission Letter
- Resume / CV
- Academic Transcripts
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Combined Single PDF Submission
Selection Process:
- Application Screening
- Academic Evaluation
- Laboratory Review
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Important Rules:
- Accommodation and travel expenses must be borne by interns
- Police Clearance Certificate mandatory before joining
- No personal laptops, phones, smart devices or storage media allowed inside restricted facilities
- Minimum 15 working days attendance required every month
- Unauthorized social media activity regarding DRDO labs is prohibited
How to Apply:
Step 1: Visit official DRDO website.
Step 2: Download internship application format.
Step 3: Complete application and obtain institutional approval.
Step 4: Merge documents into a single PDF.
Step 5: Email application to the selected laboratory HR email before deadline.
Step 6: Separate applications must be submitted for each laboratory.
Contact Details:
ADE Bengaluru – vivekpatidar.ade@gov.in
ADRDE Agra – ashu.k.adrde@gov.in
CABS Bengaluru – admin.cabs@gov.in / mis.cabs@gov.in
CEMILAC Bengaluru – hrd.cemilac@gov.in
GTRE Bengaluru – hrd.gtre@gov.in
About Organization:
DRDO is India’s premier defence research organization functioning under the Ministry of Defence. It conducts advanced scientific research and develops strategic technologies for national defence and aerospace capabilities.
Source: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtDGAS20052026.pdf
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