10 Jul 2025
Rs 5,000/month
6 months
Second-year postgraduate students (3rd/4th semester) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or Pharmaceutical Sciences with First Division from a recognized Indian university
Police verification report, undertaking under Official Secrets Act, IT rules declaration, bank account details, medical fitness certificate, Aadhaar card, institute ID, passport photos, semester mark sheets
Deadline: 10 Jul 2025
The Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, invites applications for a six-month paid internship program for students pursuing post-graduation in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Situated in Tezpur, Assam, DRL is actively involved in research initiatives that support the armed forces deployed in North East India.
This guide provides all necessary information about the internship – including eligibility, application process, important deadlines, stipend details, form filling instructions, and FAQs. It has been thoroughly restructured to maintain originality and avoid plagiarism.
The DRDO’s Defence Research Laboratory offers an internship opportunity specifically crafted for students pursuing their master’s degrees (2nd year). Selected candidates will engage in R&D activities relevant to combat support, disease surveillance, water quality, and waste management, among others.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 10th July 2025 |
| Shortlisting Notification | 25th July 2025 |
| Internship Start Date | 01st August 2025 |
Download and Fill the Application Form (Page 4)
https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/career-vacancy-documents/advtDRL30062025.pdf
Applicants are required to submit their applications in the prescribed format (Appendix ‘A’) either:
There is no fee for applying or participating in any stage of the selection process.
Selected candidates must bring the following documents at the time of joining:
The application must include the following fields:
Attachments:
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