The Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ), functioning under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced its Paid Internship Programme for the year 2026. This opportunity is meant for final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering and science disciplines who wish to gain hands-on experience in defence-related research projects.
This guide provides every detail a student typically searches for: eligibility criteria, stipend, internship duration, selection process, how to apply, form-filling instructions, required documents, and all key deadlines.
DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur is involved in research areas such as multispectral camouflage, desert science technologies, nuclear radiation management and various deception technologies. To encourage academic–industry integration, DLJ invites applications from meritorious students for a minimum six-month paid internship.
The programme allows students to work directly with DRDO scientists, gain domain exposure and contribute to ongoing defence research.
Applicants must:
The internship is open to the following disciplines:
| Branch Code | Discipline / Branch | Degree Eligibility | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| EC | Electronics / ECE / EIE | B.Tech/B.E (Final Year) or M.Tech/M.Sc (Final Year) | 20 |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | Same as above | Included within total |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | Same as above | Included within total |
| CS | Computer Science & Engineering | Same as above | Included within total |
| CE | Materials / Chemical Engineering | Same as above | Included within total |
| PH | Physics | Same as above | Included within total |
| CH | Chemistry | Same as above | Included within total |
Location: Defence Laboratory Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The paid internship includes:
DLJ follows a merit-based evaluation for selecting students.
Selection steps include:
Applications submitted late, incomplete, or without required documents will be rejected without further communication.
The application process is offline and requires submission via Speed Post.
Provide accurate details such as:
(Instructions on form-filling are added later in this article.)
The Principal/HOD must issue a request letter on the institute’s letterhead recommending the student.
Attach all required documents (see full checklist below).
Write on the envelope:
“Application for Paid Internship – [Branch Code]”
Send the completed application to:
DIRECTOR
Defence Laboratory Jodhpur
Prof. Daulat Singh Kothari Marg
Ratanada, Jodhpur – 342011
Rajasthan
| Description | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of application | 23 December 2025 |
| Email intimation to selected candidates | From 26 December 2025 |
| Internship commencement | 1 January 2026 |
Students are advised to post the application well in advance to avoid delays.
Use the correct code for your discipline.
Use an active email ID—future communication will be done through this.
Ensure the following are included:
Sign at the end confirming the accuracy of your information.
Selected candidates must bring the following in original:
Original documents will be returned after verification.
Upon completing the full six-month tenure, students will receive:
Students who discontinue mid-way will not receive any certificate or stipend.
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