Join DRDO 2026: Paid internships are available at DRDO; application forms must be submitted by January 20th..
DRDO Paid Internship 2026: This is a great opportunity for students looking for a good internship. The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) is starting a paid internship program. The duration of the internship will be 6 months. DRDO has issued an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for this paid internship. Students who want to pursue their studies while also advancing their careers can participate in this internship program.
This DRDO internship has 40 vacancies. Students will get the opportunity to gain work experience in 8 branches, including Chemical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.
DRDO HEMRL Internship 2026: Number of Vacancies
Branch Name Total Vacancies
Aerospace Engineering (AE) 02
Chemical Engineering (CE) 10
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 10
Chemistry (CHEM) 10
Physics (PH) 02
Electrical Engineering (EE) 02
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) 02
Computer Engineering (CS) 02
Total 40
Eligibility Criteria:
Undergraduate/Postgraduate engineering students who are in the 7th/8th semester of their course or in their first/second year of postgraduate engineering/science studies can apply for this internship at the Defence Research and Development Organisation before the last date. Additionally, the candidate's age should be less than 28 years.
DRDO Internship 2026 Important Details
Recruiting Company Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO, HEMRL Pune)
Post Internship
Vacancies 40
Advertisement No. HEMRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026
Registration Start Date January 9, 2026
Registration Last Date January 20, 2026
Internship Start Date? February 1, 2026
Internship Duration: 6 months
Monthly Stipend: ₹5000 per month
Location: HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pune - 411021
How to Apply?
Candidates interested in this internship must first download the application form for the paid internship scheme from the official website or the notification.
Print out the form and fill in all the details, such as your name, date of birth, Aadhaar number, college name/address, branch code, degree, achievements, permanent address, local address, and email.
Write the place and date below and sign it.
Along with the application form, you must also send an internship letter from your college, signed by the Principal/College Director.
Students can send the application form via speed post to the following address: The Director, HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pune 411021 (To the HRD Division). For any other information related to this internship, students are advised to visit the DRDO website.
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