The Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur—a leading laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence—has released a new notification for its Paid Internship Programme 2025. This opportunity is open for final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in Science and Engineering disciplines who are looking for hands-on industrial/research exposure in defence-related domains.

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Internship Overview

• Organization: DMSRDE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
• Internship Type: Paid (₹5,000 per month)
• Duration: 6 Months
• Total Seats: 20 (UG + PG combined)
• Internship Location: DMSRDE, GT Road, Kanpur – 208013
• Start Date: 1st August 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 18th July 2025 (3:00 PM)

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Students must be in the final year of their undergraduate (7th/8th semester B.Tech.) or postgraduate (2nd year M.Tech./M.Sc.) programs.
• The program must be a full-time course from a recognized Indian University/Institute.
• Candidates must belong to one of the approved disciplines listed below.

Minimum Academic Requirement:

• 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA and above (on a scale of 10).

Age Limit:

• Applicant should be below 28 years of age.

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Disciplines Eligible

Undergraduate Internship (B.Tech. Final Year):

• CE – Chemical Engineering
• TE – Textile Engineering
• CS – Computer Science/Information Technology
• PST – Polymer Science & Technology

Postgraduate Internship (2nd Year M.Tech./M.Sc.):

• CH – Chemistry
• TE – Textile Engineering
• MSE – Materials Science & Engineering

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Stipend Details

• Selected students will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month.
• Stipend is disbursed in two installments:
  • First installment after 3 months
  • Second installment after completion of the 6-month tenure
• Amount will be directly credited to the student’s bank account.

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	18th July 2025 (3:00 PM)
Notification to Selected Candidates	25th July 2025
Internship Start Date	1st August 2025

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Selection Process

• Merit-Based shortlisting of candidates based on CGPA/Marks.
• Dean/Director/Principal must recommend and submit request letters for only highly meritorious candidates.
• Online interviews or interactions may be conducted if necessary.
• Selection is final and based solely on merit. No correspondence will be entertained for non-selected candidates.

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Documents Required

Submit the following documents along with the application:

• Completed Application Form
• Recommendation Letter from College (on letterhead)
• Undertakings for Indian Official Secrets Act and IT Rules
• High School Marksheet
• All Previous Semester Marksheets of current course
• Photo ID Card issued by Institute/University
• Student Bio-data/Resume

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How to Apply

Download and Fill the Application Form (Page 5,6,7,8)

https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/career-vacancy-documents/advtDMSRDE08072025.pdf

Step 1: Email Submission (Advance Copy)

• Email all the required documents and scanned application form to:
  director.dmsrde@gov.in
• Subject Line: Application for Paid Internship – Branch Code: [Your Code]

Step 2: Hard Copy Submission (Mandatory)

Send the hard copy of the application and documents by Speed Post/by hand to the following address:

To,
Director,
Defence Materials and Stores R&D Establishment (DMSRDE),
DRDO, GT Road, Kanpur – 208013
Envelope must be clearly labeled:
“Application for Paid Internship – Branch Code: [Your Branch Code]”

Applications reaching after the cut-off date (18th July 2025, 3:00 PM) will not be considered.

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How to Fill the Application Form

Make sure the following details are filled correctly:

• Personal information: Name, DOB, Aadhar Number
• College details and branch code
• Course status (UG/PG), semester/year
• CGPA or % (with attached marksheet proof)
• Valid contact details (Email, Phone Number)
• Paste a passport-size photo
• Attach checklist and all enclosures

Ensure your application is signed and dated.

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Documents Required at the Time of Joining (If Selected)

• College’s Recommendation Letter
• Bonafide Certificate from college
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) on college letterhead
• Police Verification Certificate
• Original Aadhar Card and College ID Card
• 3 recent passport size photographs
• All original marksheets or letter stating they are held by the institute
• Bank account details for stipend transfer
• Signed undertakings for confidentiality and IT Rules

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Terms and Conditions

• No accommodation/boarding will be provided.
• Students are responsible for their own lodging.
• No other paid internship should be undertaken during this internship.
• Strict adherence to Official Secrets Act, IT Rules, and DRDO’s internal regulations is required.
• No claim for employment in DRDO/DMSRDE after the internship will be entertained.
• Students must not bring laptops, pen drives, hard disks, or mobile phones inside the premises.
• Project work remains the intellectual property of DMSRDE. University has no claim over it.
• Disciplinary violations or non-completion will lead to termination of internship and non-issuance of certificate or stipend.
• Leaves are not allowed, except for valid medical emergencies with prescription.

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Completion Certificate

• Issued only after:
  • Full 6-month internship completion
  • Submission of Project Report
  • Internal evaluation and clearance

No certificate or stipend will be given if the student discontinues the internship midway.