DRDO Internship 2026: A fantastic internship opportunity at DRDO—apply quickly! What is the monthly stipend?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to undertake an internship at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). DRDO has issued a notification inviting applications for internships at its Hyderabad-based laboratory, Research Centre Imarat (RCI). This research centre is one of DRDO's key laboratories and serves as a major avionics hub for India's missile and defence programmes; it develops advanced avionics systems used in defence technology.

The centre is inviting applications from eligible and meritorious final-year students for a paid internship lasting at least six months. The internship will be conducted at RCI/DYSL-AT/DSP, Hyderabad. A total of 160 internship vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Students from various engineering and science disciplines are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is June 20.

Who can apply?

B.Tech students in their 7th and 8th semesters
Post-graduate students in Engineering and Science (Physics/Chemistry only)
Candidates must possess a strong academic record from a recognized Indian university or institute.

For Under-graduate Internships (B.Tech 7th and 8th-semester students):
Computer Science Engineering (CSE), AI/ML, Cyber ​​Security
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials/Chemical Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Safety Engineering
For Post-graduate Internships (M.Tech/M.Sc. second-year students):
Computer Science Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Power Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
VLSI/Embedded
RF Engineering/Radar
Structural Analysis
IR Seekers
Lasers
Mechatronics/MEMS
Robotics Engineering
Systems Engineering
Thermal Engineering

How to Apply?
To apply, students must send their application form and necessary documents (mark sheets, ID proof, etc.) via Speed ​​Post to the Director, RCI, Hyderabad. The envelope must clearly state ‘Application for Internship’ and the branch code.

What is the Selection Process?
Based on academic performance (CGPA)
Online interview or interaction (if required)
Document verification

What is the Stipend?
Selected students will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000; this stipend is payable only if the intern attends work for at least 15 days a month. The stipend will be paid in two installments: the first after 3 months and the second after the completion of 6 months.

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