10 Jun 2026
₹5,000 per month, paid in two installments across the 6‑month internship
6 months (starting July 1, 2026)
Final-year B.E./B.Tech students with minimum CGPA 7.0 or second-year M.Sc students with at least 65% marks in first year from AICTE/UGC approved institutions.
Application form, latest marksheet, Aadhaar copy, biodata under 300 words, reference/request letter from college, and later Bonafide certificate and NOC during joining.
Deadline: 10 Jun 2026
Want to intern at a DRDO lab while you're still in college? Here's a chance worth paying attention to.
The DRDO NMRL Internship 2026 has opened applications for B.E./B.Tech and M.Sc students. The internship runs for six months at the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) in Ambernath, Maharashtra, and selected interns receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.
Only 20 seats are available. And the deadline is tight. If you are interested in defence research or materials science work connected to the Indian Navy, this is one opportunity that shouldn't sit in your bookmarks for too long.
Quick heads-up: DRDO labs across India release internships throughout the year. If you're actively searching, it's also worth scanning our complete guide to DRDO Internships 2026 or simply browse all opportunities on Talentd for the latest openings.
ParticularDetails
Internship Name | DRDO NMRL Paid Internship Scheme 2026–27
Organization | Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), DRDO
Location | Ambernath, Thane, Maharashtra
Total Seats | 20
Eligible Courses | B.E./B.Tech (Final Year) and M.Sc (Second Year)
Stipend | ₹5,000 per month
Duration | 6 months
Application Mode | Email submission
Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026
Internship Start Date | 1 July 2026
NMRL is one of DRDO's key labs focused on strategic materials and energy technologies used by the Indian Navy. Students who join the lab typically get exposure to defence-grade research environments, which is very different from a typical corporate internship.
The lab is looking for students who are already near the end of their degree program. So if you're in the early semesters, this one isn't meant for you yet.
Also note one strict rule in the notification: no equivalent qualifications will be considered. If your degree title doesn't match the listed discipline, the application won't be accepted.
The internship is open across several engineering and science disciplines. The final allocation of projects happens within the lab depending on ongoing research work.
Total intake across all branches is capped at 20 interns.
The stipend is modest compared to private tech internships, but that's typical for government research labs.
Interns selected for the DRDO NMRL Internship 2026 receive ₹5,000 per month. The internship runs for six months, which means the total payout reaches ₹30,000 if the internship is completed successfully.
But here's a small detail many students miss: the stipend isn't paid monthly.
If someone leaves before completing the program, the stipend and completion certificate are both withheld.
The internship lasts for six months and is structured around research project work assigned inside the lab.
EventDate
Application Deadline | 10 June 2026
Online Interaction / Interview | By 3rd week of June 2026
Selection Intimation | By 4th week of June 2026
Internship Start Date | 1 July 2026
Selections are based on academic performance and an online interaction or interview if required.
Honestly, many DRDO internships receive fewer applications than students expect because the application process looks slightly bureaucratic. But if you follow the steps properly, it's straightforward.
The application is submitted entirely through email. No physical copies are accepted.
If selected, students must bring several original documents when reporting to the lab. The list is quite detailed because of defence establishment rules.
Those undertakings are included inside the official PDF itself, so students don't need to draft them separately.
The internship comes with one practical limitation. DRDO does not provide accommodation.
Interns must arrange their own boarding and lodging near Ambernath. This is common across most DRDO labs, so plan ahead if you're coming from another city.
Another condition: completing the internship does not guarantee a job at DRDO. The organization clearly states that interns cannot claim employment after finishing the program.
Still, the experience of working inside a defence research lab carries weight. And if you plan to pursue research or apply for DRDO fellowships later, it definitely helps.
If you're applying here, it makes sense to keep a few backups as well. DRDO labs release internships independently, so deadlines vary.
Some recent opportunities include the DRDO DEBEL Paid Internship 2026 offering a ₹30,000 stipend and the DRDO DLRL Internship 2026 with 75 seats in Hyderabad.
Applying to multiple labs slightly increases your odds of landing one.
I've seen many students lose chances simply because their application email was missing one document. DRDO labs usually reject incomplete submissions without follow‑up.
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