High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), operating under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India (DRDO), invites meritorious students to apply for a six-month paid internship programme. The internship provides hands-on research exposure in high-energy materials, including propellants, explosives, combustion systems, polymers, and detonation studies.

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Overview of HEMRL Internship Programme 2025

• Organisation: High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), DRDO
• Internship Type: Paid Internship
• Duration: 6 Months
• Internship Location: Sutarwadi, Pune – 411021, Maharashtra
• Monthly Stipend: ₹5,000
• Application Mode: Offline (by speed post)

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Internship Fields & Vacancies

Branch Code	Discipline	No. of Positions
AE	Aerospace Engineering	02
CE	Chemical Engineering	10
ME	Mechanical Engineering	10
CHEM	Chemistry	10
PH	Physics	02
EE	Electrical Engineering	02
ECE	Electronics & Communication Engineering	02
CS	Computer Engineering	02
Total		40

Note: Vacancies are indicative and subject to change at the discretion of HEMRL.

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Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

• Undergraduate Students: Must be in the 7th or 8th semester of a full-time engineering course.
• Postgraduate Students: Must be in the 1st or 2nd year of a full-time M.Tech course.
• Institute must be AICTE/UGC recognized.
• A minimum CGPA of 8.5 (or 85% marks) is mandatory across all semesters.

Age Limit

• Applicant should be below 28 years of age as of the application closing date.

Other Requirements

• A brief biodata (max 300 words) must highlight academic achievements.
• Any professional memberships or awards should be clearly mentioned.
• A referral letter on college letterhead signed by the Principal/Director is compulsory.
• Internship availability must be for 6 full months, with minimum 15 working days attendance per month at HEMRL.

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Date of Advertisement	27th June 2025
Last Date to Apply	07th July 2025
Notification to Selected Candidates	25th July 2025
Internship Start Date	01st August 2025

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Stipend & Certification

• Stipend: ₹5,000/month paid in two installments.
  • First installment is paid after 3 months of satisfactory performance.
• Interns must maintain minimum 15 working days/month physical attendance.
• Completion certificate is awarded only after fulfilling:
  • 6-month duration
  • Project work evaluation
  • Report submission
• No certificate or stipend if the student leaves before completing 3 months.

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How to Apply

Download and Fill the Application Form (Page 4,5,6)

https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/career-vacancy-documents/advtHemrl26262025.pdf

Step 1: Prepare the Required Documents

• Duly filled application form (format given below)
• Referral letter from Principal/Director
• Mark sheets of all completed semesters
• Aadhar card copy
• Bio-data (Max 300 words)
• Passport-size photograph (3 copies)

Step 2: Send Your Application via Speed Post

Address:

To,  
The Director,  
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)  
DRDO, Ministry of Defence  
Sutarwadi, Pune – 411021, Maharashtra  
(Kind Attn: HRD Division)

Important: On the envelope, mention clearly:

“Application for Paid Internship – Branch Code: “

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Required Documents at the Time of Joining

Selected candidates must bring originals and submit copies of:

1. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college on letterhead.
2. Police verification acknowledgment.
3. Medical fitness certificate from MBBS-qualified doctor.
4. Aadhar card (Original) and College ID.
5. Bank account details for stipend transfer.
6. All previous semester mark sheets (originals for verification).
7. Passport-size photos (3 copies).
8. Indemnity form (to be provided by college as needed).
9. Undertakings for:
   • Compliance with Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923
   • Following Ministry of Defence IT rules and amendments

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How to Fill the Application Form

Here’s the essential format to follow:

1. Name of the Applicant: 
2. Date of Birth: 
3. Aadhar No: 
4. Name, Address & Contact No of the College:
5. Discipline: 
6. Branch Code: 
7. Degree: UG (7th/8th Sem) or PG (1st/2nd Year):
8. CGPA (on scale of 10): (Attach proof)
9. Achievements (Awards/Memberships):
10. Languages Known:
11. Referral letter from Principal/Director: (Yes/No)
12. Permanent Address:
13. Local Address:
14. Contact No / Alternate No:
15. Email ID:
16. Checklist (Tick appropriately):
   - Referral Letter
   - UG/PG Marksheet with CGPA
   - Aadhar Card Copy
17. Signature of Applicant

Paste a passport-size photograph in the provided space and sign the form.

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Key Instructions

• No lodging/boarding provided. Canteen food is available at subsidized rates.
• Late or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
• The internship does not guarantee any employment at HEMRL or DRDO.
• The management reserves the right to alter the selection process without prior notice.