DRDL DRDO Paid Internship 2026 - 165 Vacancies for Engineering & Science UG/PG Students (Walk-in)

Age Limits

• Minimum age: 18 years (not explicitly stated in the notice; inferred typical lower bound).
• Maximum age: 28 years.

Educational Qualifications

• Final-year students of Undergraduate Engineering or final-year Postgraduate Engineering/Physical Science, pursuing a full-time program from AICTE/UGC-approved institutes.
• A minimum academic record of 60% marks or CGPA equivalent (converted to percentage).

Citizenship

• Indian citizens only.

Entry Requirements

• A referral letter from the Principal/Director of the college or institution approving the candidate as meritorious is mandatory and must be on college letterhead.

Important Dates

• Last date for submitting offline applications: 16 August 2026 (tentative)
• Date for information to selected candidates for interview: 23 August 2026
• Start of internship: 1 September 2026 (tentative)
• Interview date will be conveyed to shortlisted candidates via phone and DRDO website.

Application Fees

• The notification does not specify an application fee. Applicants should verify details in the official notification PDF.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must arrange their own stay and transport in Hyderabad; plan for multiple days based on interview schedule.
• No boarding or lodging expenses are provided; subsidised canteen facilities are available.
• A college referral letter is mandatory for consideration.
• Shortlisted candidates must bring a character certificate and a police verification certificate to the interview.
• The laboratory will not be responsible for injuries sustained during the internship.
• The internship does not guarantee future employment; no right to employment is conferred upon completion.
• Selection is merit-based; rejected candidates will not receive individual communications.

Required Documents (at joining)

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college on letterhead with relief for the internship and attendance details
• Police verification acknowledgment from local police station
• Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 undertaking
• IT rules and regulations compliance undertaking
• Bank details for stipend transfer
• Medical fitness certificate (MBBS) from authorized practitioner
• Original Aadhaar card and college ID card
• 3 passport-size photographs
• Original semester mark sheets for on-the-spot verification (returned after verification)
• Indemnity form from college when required
• College-issued character certificate and police verification certificate for walk-in

Selection Instructions

• Submit a physical application in an envelope at the registration desk and send a scanned copy by email.
• Shortlisting based on academic percentage/CGPA and mandatory college referral letter.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interaction/interview at DRDL/ASL/CAS, Hyderabad.
• Final selection is merit-based; no communication will be sent to rejected candidates.