DRDO DMSRDE Internship Guide: Prepare for the Next Cycle

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

Applications for the 2025 cycle closed on July 18, 2025. While you await the next cycle, expected around the same time next year, use this guide to review eligibility requirements and prepare all necessary documents. Being ready in advance helps ensure a smooth application process when the next opportunity opens.

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)

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.

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

Stipend Details

• Selected students 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 is directly credited to the student’s bank account.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Merit-Based shortlisting of candidates is 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 is entertained for non-selected candidates.

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

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) were not considered for the past cycle.

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.

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

Terms and Conditions

• No accommodation/boarding is 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 is 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 lead to termination of internship and non-issuance of certificate or stipend.
• Leaves are not allowed, except for valid medical emergencies with prescription.

Completion Certificate

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

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