- DRDO’s DRDE Gwalior offers eight six-month paid internships for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students in biological sciences, chemical sciences and engineering. Apply by November 14 for a ₹5,000 monthly stipend.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, invites applications for its six-month paid internship programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The initiative offers practical exposure to scientific research and engineering applications across biological sciences, chemical sciences and engineering.
The programme has eight internship positions. Eligible candidates must submit their applications by November 14, 2026. Selected applicants will be informed by December 1, while the internship is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027.
The available positions are distributed across three subject areas: Biological Sciences: Three vacancies for eligible MSc or equivalent students in their third or fourth semester, or BTech students in their seventh or eighth semester, in fields such as biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology and immunology.
Chemical Sciences: Three vacancies for MSc or equivalent students in their third or fourth semester, specialising in organic, inorganic or analytical chemistry. Engineering: Two vacancies for BE/BTech students in their seventh or eighth semester in electronics, mechanical engineering, information technology or computer science.
Applicants must be below 28 years of age as of November 14, 2026, and meet the academic requirements specified in the official notification.
Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000, amounting to ₹30,000 over the six-month period. The stipend will be paid in two instalments, subject to the programme’s conditions. Candidates should note that accommodation and other personal expenses are not covered.
The internship is designed to help students strengthen their subject knowledge, gain research experience and understand the practical application of scientific and technical skills in a defence research environment.
Interested candidates must download the application form from the official DRDO website and submit the completed form with the required documents. These include a photograph, sponsorship letter, detailed resume, self-attested academic documents, identity proofs and bank account details.
Applications can be sent by speed post to the Director, DRDE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Jhansi Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – 474002, PIN 474002. Applicants may alternatively email scanned applications.
There is no written examination for selection. The establishment may conduct a telephone or video interview if required. Candidates should consult the official notification for complete instructions and ensure their applications reach DRDE before the deadline.
