DRDO Paid Internship 2026: INR 30,000 Stipend for Engineering Students, Apply by May 15

DRDO Internship 2026: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), part of the Ministry of Defence, is offering a paid internship in 2026 for engineering students to work on defence research and technology. The applications began on April 1, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official DRDO careers website by May 15, 2026. The organisation will not allow students to submit late applications on the dedicated portal. 

The internship will last for four to six months, likely starting in May or June 2026. Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of INR 30,000. The program is designed to give students real experience with ongoing research and projects in DRDO labs.

Students in B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in relevant engineering fields can apply. Candidates interested in applying are advised to check the specific academic rules on the official DRDO website before submitting their form. A major focus of this initiative is hands-on learning. Interns will work directly with DRDO scientists and engineers on real defence projects. This aims to improve your research skills and technical abilities using advanced systems.

After finishing the internship successfully, candidates will get a certificate. Candidates can find the full details and the application form under the "Internship" section of the DRDO careers website. It will serve as an important step for students who want to gain technical experience and help with national defence research.

Official Notice: DRDO Paid Internship 2026

DRDO Internship 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Engineering students interested in applying for the internship programme will need to read and check their eligiblity according to the mentioned criteria: 

• Eligibility: Final year students from recognized engineering courses (B.E., B.Tech., M.E., M.Tech.) are eligible.
• Other Disciplines: Students from other engineering disciplines may also apply.
• Academic Status: Candidates must not have any active academic backlogs during application.
• Verification: Officials advise checking detailed eligibility criteria on the official website.
• Institute: The internship is offered through the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (under the Ministry of Defence framework).
• Locations: Internship locations include facilities in Delhi and Haldwani.
• Vacancies: Candidates should review official notifications for location-specific vacancies.