DRDO Internship Program: Selection to be based without a written exam; ₹30,000 stipend offered—make sure to apply by this date..
The Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior—a facility under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)—has invited applications for internships. Under this programme, eligible candidates will be selected for positions in the fields of Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Engineering. Notably, there will be no written examination for the selection process. This internship offers students an opportunity to gain practical experience in their respective fields and enhance their subject-specific knowledge.
**Eligible Disciplines**
Students currently pursuing postgraduate or engineering studies are eligible to apply for this internship. In the field of Biological Sciences, this includes subjects such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Immunology; students in the third or fourth semester of an M.Sc. programme or the seventh or eighth semester of a B.Tech. programme in these disciplines are eligible. For Chemical Sciences, students in the third or fourth semester of an M.Sc. (or equivalent degree) in Chemistry—including Organic, Inorganic, or Analytical Chemistry—may apply. Additionally, students in the seventh or eighth semester of a B.E. or B.Tech. programme in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science are also eligible to apply.
**Age Limit and Important Dates**
Applicants must be under 28 years of age as of 14 November 2026. The duration of the internship is set for six months. Selected candidates will be notified on 1 December 2026, and the internship will commence on 1 January 2027.
**Selection Process**
Candidates are not required to take any written examination for this internship. Selection will be based on the candidate's eligibility and the documents submitted with their application. If necessary, candidates may also be assessed via a telephonic interview or video conference. Only shortlisted candidates will be issued an internship offer letter. Therefore, it is essential to provide accurate information in the application form and attach all required documents. Selected students will receive a total of ₹30,000 during the internship.
Apply Offline
Candidates may submit their applications until November 14, 2026. The application process is conducted entirely offline.
The completed application form must be sent by post to: The Director, DRDE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Jhansi Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, PIN Code 474002.
Candidates may also email a scanned copy of their application to director.drde@gov.in and hrd.drde@gov.in.
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