DRDO DMSRDE Kanpur Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 | Apply for 20 Vacancies

The Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has officially announced the Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 for meritorious Indian students.

The internship programme is designed to provide practical research exposure in advanced defence technologies, materials engineering, smart textiles, polymers, computational technologies, and other emerging strategic technology domains relevant to national security.

Selected students will work on research-oriented projects under the guidance of experienced DRDO scientists and researchers at the DMSRDE laboratory located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The internship duration is six months and offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in real-world defence R&D environments.

Programme Overview

Programme Name: DRDO DMSRDE Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27
Organization: Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE)
Parent Organization: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Internship Duration: 6 Months
Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Internship Type: Paid Internship
Eligibility: Final-Year UG/PG Engineering & Science Students
Stipend: Up to ₹5,000 Per Month
Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
Mode of Application: Offline / Prescribed Application Format

Available Disciplines

• Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Computer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Polymer Science & Technology
• Materials Science Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Textile Engineering
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Other Related Science & Engineering Domains

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Indian citizens
• Must be pursuing final-year UG or PG programmes
• Must belong to recognized Engineering or Science institutions
• Must meet eligibility conditions specified in the official notification

Internship Benefits

• Monthly Stipend up to ₹5,000
• Research Exposure in Defence Technologies
• Hands-on Experience with DRDO Scientists
• Opportunity to Work on Strategic Technology Projects
• Exposure to Advanced Materials & Smart Textiles Research
• Practical Knowledge in Computational Modelling & Engineering Applications

Research Areas

• Defence Materials
• Smart & Protective Textiles
• Polymer Technologies
• Computational Engineering
• Advanced Material Systems
• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Engineering Design & Testing
• National Security Technologies

How to Apply

Interested candidates must carefully read the official notification and submit the prescribed application form before the deadline.

Mode of Application:
Offline / Prescribed Application Format

Official Website:
https://www.drdo.gov.in

Important Dates

Applications Open: Ongoing
Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2026

Address

Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
GT Road, Kanpur – 208013
Uttar Pradesh, India

Source: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtDMSRDE275052026.pdf