₹5,000 per month for 6 months, paid in two installments after 3 months and 6 months.
6 months
Final-year BE/BTech students with minimum 7.0 CGPA and ME/MTech/MSc students with 70% in first-year exams from AICTE/UGC-approved institutions can apply.
Application form, Aadhaar card, semester mark sheets, biodata, bonafide certificate, NOC, police verification, referral/request letter from college, Official Secrets Act undertaking, Ministry of Defence IT Rules undertaking.
The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad, offers a 6-month paid internship program for UG and PG students. Applications for the most recent cycle closed on 15 July 2026. The next cycle is expected to open around July 2027.
While applications are closed, this is a good time to review the eligibility criteria and prepare your documents. Being ready in advance can improve your chances when the next application window opens.
There are only 20 seats in total for this program. Many students miss DRDO deadlines simply because they are not prepared.
ParticularDetailsOrganization | Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), DRDO
Internship Location | Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad
Internship Duration | 6 Months
Stipend | ₹5,000 per month
Total Seats | 20
Eligible Courses | BE/BTech, ME/MTech, MSc
Eligible Branches | Metallurgy, Mechanical, Physics, Chemistry, CSE (DS), CSE (AI&ML)
Minimum CGPA | 7.0 CGPA for UG students
PG Eligibility | 70% marks in 1st year exam
Age Limit | Below 28 years as on 31 July 2026
Last Date | 15 July 2026
Email for Application | hrd.dmrl@gov.in
Students looking for defence research internships should also check the complete DRDO Internships guide. You can also browse all opportunities on Talentd for more research and paid internship openings.
The DRDO DMRL internship is open for final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in full-time courses from AICTE or UGC-approved colleges.
Eligible disciplines include:
UG students must have a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale across all previous semesters.
PG students pursuing ME, MTech, or MSc should have at least 70% marks in their first-year examination.
Only Indian nationals can apply.
Selected students will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month for a maximum period of six months.
The internship duration itself is fixed at six months. DMRL may allow extensions in some cases, but stipend payments stop after the initial six months.
The stipend is released in two installments:
The stipend is modest compared to private tech internships. But the DRDO research exposure matters far more here, especially if you are planning higher studies, PSU careers, GATE preparation, or defence research work.
If you are exploring similar opportunities, these DRDO openings were also available in the last cycle:
DMRL will shortlist candidates based on merit. Depending on the number of applications, the lab may also conduct an online or offline interview or interaction round.
Applications that are incomplete, incorrectly filled, or submitted after the deadline are rejected directly.
Selected students receive joining instructions through email only. There are no separate call letters by post.
The timeline shared by DMRL for the last cycle was:
EventDateApplication Start Date | 3 July 2026
Last Date to Apply | 15 July 2026
Selection Intimation | 31 July 2026 onwards
Internship Start Date | 5 August 2026 onwards
Students selected for the DRDO DMRL internship will need to carry several original documents during joining.
The official PDF also includes two mandatory undertaking formats. One is related to the Indian Official Secrets Act, and the other covers Ministry of Defence IT rules. These are compulsory during joining.
DMRL has clearly mentioned that interns will not receive any boarding, lodging, transport, or medical support. Students must arrange accommodation and daily expenses on their own.
There is also no employment guarantee after the internship.
Attendance matters. Leave is generally not allowed except for valid medical reasons supported by prescriptions.
The completion certificate will only be issued after successful completion of the full internship duration and submission of the final project report.
If you are specifically searching for summer research internships, check our Summer Internships guide as well.
If your interests align with defence materials, mechanical systems, metallurgy, applied physics, chemistry, or AI-based engineering research, this internship is worth considering. The next application cycle is expected around July 2027.
DMRL is one of DRDO's premier research labs. Internships here can add value to your resume, especially for higher studies, research profiles, and PSU interviews.
The competition will likely be intense because there are only 20 seats. A strong CGPA, a clean application, and a well-written biodata can make a difference.
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