DRDE - Paid Intern Recruitment 2026

Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) has announced 8 temporary vacancies for Paid Intern posts across Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Engineering. The internship tenure is for a minimum period of 06 months, with a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 for all posts. Eligibility criteria vary according to the specific post qualifications detailed in the notification. Interested candidates can apply by submitting the duly filled application form along with required documents by speed post or by email on or before 14 November 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting based on educational qualifications followed by a telephonic or video conferencing interaction if required.

DRDE has announced a total of 8 vacancies under the Paid Internship Scheme. Vacancies are tentative and may change as per organizational requirement; unfilled vacancies may be merged with other subjects.

Applicants must be Indian citizens pursuing Graduate or Post Graduate courses and must have a good academic record with 75% & above marks (or ≥ 7.5 CGPA) from AICTE/UGC approved Colleges/Universities. Candidates must also possess a recent referral/sponsorship letter from their respective college or university.

The age limit is Below 28 Years as on 14th Nov, 2026.

The internship will run for a minimum duration of 06 months, starting from 01st January, 2027 onwards. A fixed stipend of Rs. 5,000/- per month will be paid for the entire duration in two equal installments: Rs. 15,000/- after completion of 03 months, and Rs. 15,000/- after completion of 06 months of internship.

No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible. Accommodation is not provided by DRDO/DRDE. No TA/DA will be paid for joining.

Candidates must prepare their application in the prescribed format (Annexure - 'A') and submit it along with all required supporting documents either by speed post or via email latest by 14 November 2026.

• By Speed Post: Send the application and documents to: Director, DRDE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Jhansi Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Pin Code-474002.
• By Email: Email the documents to [email protected] ↗ and [email protected] ↗.

Documents named in the notice to be submitted with the application:

• Duly Filled Application Form (Annexure - 'A') with recent passport size photograph affixed and self-attested
• Recent referral/sponsorship letter from the respective college/university (format given in notification)
• Detailed resume
• Self-attested copies of all degrees/academic qualification certificates/mark sheets/experience certificates
• Copy of Aadhar Card & PAN Card
• Bank Details
• Signed undertakings for adherence to the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 and IT Rules and Regulations applicable for Ministry of Defence

For inquiries, candidates may contact DRDE at Phone No.: 0751-2390120, 2390122 or visit the official website at www.drdo.gov.in.

Candidates will be shortlisted based on educational qualifications and on fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria (minimum 75% marks or ≥ 7.5 CGPA). Mere applying with required documents or fulfilling the required criteria will not ascertain candidature/paid internship. If required, an interaction will be conducted through telephonic mode or Video Conferencing (VC). Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for the interaction or offer of internship, and they must report to the Lab/Establishment as per the terms and conditions mentioned in the internship offer letter. Final selection does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.

• Electronic items including smartphones, mobile phones, pen drives, laptops, CD-ROMs, and any type of electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the DRDE Gwalior Campus.
• Attendance must be marked by the interns as per Lab/Establishment procedures or Biometric/Aadhar based systems.
• Working hours and gazetted/closed holidays will be as applicable to the DRDE Lab/Establishment.
• No leave except sick leave (with production of a valid medical prescription) will be granted.
• Interns must submit a progress report after 03 months and a final project report after 06 months/completion of the course.
• A Completion Certificate will be issued only after successful completion of the 06-month project and submission of the project report.
• Original referral/sponsorship letters, qualification certificates, experience, age proof, ID, and address proofs must be produced for verification at the time of reporting.
• Incomplete or erroneous applications or those received after the due date will be rejected.
• The decision of Director DRDE Gwalior will be final in case of any discrepancy.
• No further communication in this regard will be entertained.