DRDO Internship 2026: Paid internship-apprenticeship at DRDO labs in Delhi and Pune; stipend up to ₹12,300..
DRDO Internship and Apprenticeship 2026: There is great news for students and young engineers aspiring to build a career in the defense sector. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced paid apprenticeship and internship programs at two key institutes for the 2026-27 financial year. These opportunities are available at the Delhi-based Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC) and the Pune-based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE).
The objective of these programs is to provide students and recent graduates with practical experience in the fields of defense research, information science, and cutting-edge technologies. Selected candidates will also receive a monthly stipend during the training period.
One-year apprenticeship opportunity at Delhi-based DESIDOC
Delhi-based DESIDOC has invited applications for a total of 20 apprenticeship training positions. The details of the vacancies are as follows:
Subject | Vacancies
--- | ---
Library and Information Science | 16
Computer Science | 2
Photography/Videography | 2
Total | 20
Who can apply?
Only candidates who completed their respective degrees/diplomas in 2024 or 2025 are eligible to apply. Postgraduate candidates are not eligible. Candidates with more than one year of work experience are also ineligible.
Educational Qualification
Library and Information Science
A bachelor's degree along with a degree in Library and Information Science is mandatory.
Computer Science
BE (Computer Science) or a 3-year diploma.
Photography/Videography
3-year diploma or ITI certificate.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is set at 28 years. A relaxation of 5 years is applicable for the SC/ST category, and a relaxation of 3 years is applicable for the OBC category.
What is the stipend?
Qualification Monthly Stipend
Degree Holders / BE Graduates ₹12,300
Diploma and ITI Holders ₹10,900
Application Process
Candidates must download the application form from the official DRDO website. Self-attested copies of all required documents must be attached to the application form and sent via post or submitted in person to the following address:
Director, DESIDOC, Metcalfe House, Civil Lines, Delhi – 110054
The relevant subject must be clearly written on the envelope. The advertisement was issued on June 10, 2026, and applications must be submitted within 21 days of the publication date.
Candidates are required to register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal before applying.
Six-Month Paid Internship at ARDE, Pune
ARDE, a DRDO laboratory at the forefront of designing and developing weapon systems for the Indian Armed Forces, has announced a six-month paid engineering internship for the 2026-27 academic session. A total of 40 seats are available across various engineering disciplines. The details of the vacancies are as follows:
Engineering Discipline Seats
Mechanical / Armament / Production 16
Electronics / Communication / Instrumentation / Embedded Systems 8
AI & ML / Data Science / Systems Engineering 7
Aero Engineering / Rocket Propulsion 5
Electrical / Power Engineering 2
Material Science / Engineering 2
Total 40
Who Can Apply?
Regular BE/B.Tech students in their 7th or 8th semester.
First or second-year M.Tech students.
A minimum of 75% marks or a 7.5 CGPA in all previous semesters is mandatory.
Students with backlogs in any subject are not eligible to apply. Age Limit
Candidates must be under 28 years of age as of June 20, 2026.
Stipend Details
Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. This amount will be disbursed in two installments of ₹15,000 each, subject to the candidate completing a minimum of 15 working days per month.
Important Dates
Event Date
Application Deadline July 5, 2026
Selection Notification July 20, 2026
Internship Commencement July 30, 2026
Selection Process
For both the DESIDOC and ARDE programs, candidate selection will be based primarily on academic merit. However...
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