The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has opened applications for its Paid Internship Program 2025 at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for engineering and science students to gain practical exposure to defense research and innovation.
The program is open to undergraduate (B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.Sc) students, and the last date to apply is November 17, 2025.
The Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) is a premier DRDO lab located in Chandigarh. It focuses on the study of the effects of projectiles, explosives, and defense-related testing. Students selected for this internship will work on real-time defense projects at TBRL Range, Ramgarh (District Panchkula, Haryana) under expert scientists and researchers.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Laboratory | Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh |
| Advertisement No. | TBRL/HRD/PAIDINTERN/2025/02 |
| Internship Type | Paid Internship |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Stipend | ₹5,000 per month |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 November 2025 |
| Internship Start Date | 1 January 2026 (tentative) |
| Location | TBRL Range, Ramgarh, District Panchkula, Haryana |
| Branch Code | Discipline | Vacancies | Duration | Stipend (₹/Month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AER | Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering | 02 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
| CHE | Chemical Engineering | 01 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
| CSE | Computer Science / IT / Related Fields | 06 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
| ECE | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 09 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
| INE | Instrumentation Engineering | 01 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
| MEE | Mechanical Engineering | 13 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
| CIE | Civil Engineering | 04 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
| ELE | Electrical Engineering | 03 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
| Branch Code | Discipline | Vacancies | Duration | Stipend (₹/Month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHS | Chemistry | 02 | 6 Months | 5,000 |
Total Internship Positions: 41 across all categories.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions:
The selection will be based strictly on merit. The following parameters will be considered:
Only shortlisted candidates will receive an email regarding the selection and joining procedure. No communication will be sent to non-selected applicants.
Shortlisted students must bring the following documents during joining:
Applications must be submitted only via Speed Post in the prescribed format. Follow the steps below:
Download From Here (Page 4,5,6) : https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtTBRL28102025.pdf
Prepare your application as per the official format including:
Attach copies of the following:
On the top of the envelope, clearly write:
“Application for Paid Internship: Starting January 2026 (Branch Code: ___)”
Address your application to:
The Director
Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Sector – 30, Chandigarh – 160030
(Kind Attention: HRD Division)
Only hard copies sent through Speed Post will be accepted.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 17 November 2025 |
| Intimation to selected students | Third week of December 2025 |
| Tentative start date of internship | 1 January 2026 |
Late or incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.
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