DRDO SSPL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application for 65 Posts

Age

Not mentioned in the official notification.

Educational Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. (ongoing) in a relevant discipline
• M.Sc./M.Tech. (ongoing) in a relevant discipline
• Equivalent qualification

Eligible disciplines include Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Electrical, Material Science, Quantum Technology, Laser Optics, Semiconductor Device, or closely related fields.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only final-year students (last semester) pursuing the above degrees are eligible.
• Candidates who have already completed or graduated are not eligible under this notification.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 July 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application (by post): 30 September 2026
• Internship Start Date: December 2026 or January 2027
• Internship Duration: 6 months

Application Fee

Not mentioned in the official notification. No application fee details have been specified.

How to Apply (Offline)

1. Download/prepare the application form as per the format in the official notification.
2. Fill required details (name, father’s/husband’s name, DOB, address, category, qualifications, experience).
3. Attach the Character Certificate and Recommendation Letter/NOC from your institute (on institute letterhead) with the internship start date.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents and a passport-size photograph.
5. Send the complete application by post to the address below on or before 30 September 2026.

Postal Address: Director, SSPL, Kind Attention: HRD, SSPL, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi - 110054

Note: Apply through your institute in coordination with the respective DRDO laboratory, as mentioned in the notification.

Stipend and Duration

• Monthly stipend: ₹5,000 (Fixed), for full 6-month duration.
• Stipend paid in two installments of ₹15,000 each after 3 and 6 months respectively; paid via electronic transfer.
• Minimum 15 days attendance per month required to count for stipend.
• Interns joining for less than 6 months (minimum 4 weeks) are not eligible for the stipend.
• Lodging, boarding, transport, and medical costs are borne by the candidate.

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on screening and/or interview as per the notification.

Documents Required

• Duly filled application form
• Character Certificate
• Recommendation Letter/NOC from the institute
• Self-attested photocopies of educational and identity documents
• Recent passport-size photograph

Important Instructions

• The internship duration ranges from 4 weeks to 6 months; stipend is for full 6 months.
• Completion of the internship does not guarantee employment at DRDO.
• Interns must comply with the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 and DRDO rules.
• Security, confidentiality, and lab regulations must be followed.
• DRDO is not responsible for injuries sustained during the internship.
• Leave is limited to sick leave with a valid prescription; lab holidays apply.

Related Opportunities

Aspirants may explore other government internships and DRDO recruitment notifications across various laboratories. For similar opportunities, consider government job portals and related defense sector postings.