Paid Internship at DRDO: An opportunity to gain technical-scientific work experience in the defense sector; apply by this date..
The Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), Chandigarh—a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)—has invited applications for a six-month paid internship. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering and science students who wish to gain experience in technical and scientific work within the defence sector. Selected candidates will have the chance to work on defence-related projects and acquire practical knowledge in their respective fields. The internship is scheduled to commence on January 1, 2027.
Key Details
Eligibility: Final-year B.Tech students and second-year M.Sc./M.Tech students.
Minimum Marks: 75% or 7.5 CGPA.
Stipend: ₹5,000 per month.
Opportunities in Three Disciplines
Final-year B.Tech students in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Civil Engineering are eligible to apply. Additionally, students currently in their second year of an M.Sc. or M.Tech program in Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics are also eligible. The internship will last for six months, and selected candidates will be required to work at the DGRE facility in Sector 37A, Chandigarh.
Academic Qualifications
To apply, candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in a relevant field at a recognized Indian university or institution. Applicants are expected to have a strong academic record, with a minimum of 75% marks or a 7.5 CGPA. Candidates must be under 28 years of age. It is also mandatory to submit a letter of recommendation from the college principal, Head of Department (HoD), or Training and Placement Officer (TPO) along with the application.
Monthly Stipend
The selection process will be based on the marks or CGPA obtained by the students throughout their previous semesters. If necessary, an online or telephonic interview may also be conducted. Selected students will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. To qualify, it is mandatory to be present in the laboratory for at least 15 working days each month. The stipend will be disbursed in two installments: the first after the completion of three months, and the second upon the completion of the six-month internship. A certificate will also be awarded upon the successful completion of the project and the submission of the final report.
Apply via Speed Post
The deadline for applications is December 06, 2026. Interested students must fill out the prescribed application form and send it, along with the required documents, via Speed Post. The envelope must clearly state: "Application for Paid Internship: Starting 01 January, 2027," followed by the relevant branch code. Applications should be sent to: The Director, Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Sector-37A, Chandigarh-160036. Copies of scorecards from all previous semesters and a college ID, among other necessary documents, must be enclosed.
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