₹5,000 per month (₹30,000 total paid in two installments)
6 months (starting around 1 July 2026)
B.E./B.Tech students from 6th semester onwards or second-year MSc Chemistry students with at least 75% marks, no backlogs, and age below 28 years.
College request letter signed by Principal/HOD/TPO, bonafide certificate, NOC from college, police verification certificate, mark sheets, Aadhaar copy.
DRDO internships always grab attention. And for good reason.
The DRDO TBRL Paid Internship application cycle closed on 25 May 2026. This program offers engineering and science students a chance to work inside one of India's key defence research labs. The stipend is not huge, but the exposure is serious. You will spend six months at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) working on real defence research projects. The next cycle is expected around the same time next year.
While applications for this cycle closed, you can review the eligibility criteria and start preparing your documents now. This will ensure you are ready when the next application window opens.
If you are exploring multiple DRDO programs, check the DRDO DLRL Internship and the DRDO DIPAS Internship. Different labs have different research areas.
FeatureDetails
Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Laboratory | Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)
Total Seats | 37 (Engineering + Science)
Stipend | ₹5,000 per month (₹30,000 total)
Internship Duration | 6 months
Location | TBRL Range Ramgarh, Panchkula, Haryana
Start Date | 1 July 2026 (tentative)
Application Mode | Offline application submission
Last Date to Apply | 25 May 2026
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The stipend is modest but straightforward.
Selected interns receive ₹5,000 per month for six months, totaling ₹30,000 for the entire internship. The payment is released in two installments:
There is one condition. Interns must maintain attendance of at least 15 working days each month. Miss that consistently and the stipend may not be released.
Accommodation and travel are not provided. Students need to arrange their own stay near Panchkula or Chandigarh.
TBRL is offering 37 internship seats across engineering and science disciplines.
DRDO clearly states that equivalent or related branches are not accepted. If your degree title does not match the branch listed in the advertisement, the application may get rejected.
Eligibility is fairly strict because the lab handles defence research.
Another requirement that surprises some applicants: the internship must be part of your degree program. Your college should officially approve it as training or project work.
The selection process is merit driven.
Applications are screened based on cumulative academic marks. Shortlisted candidates may then be called for an online or telephonic interaction depending on the project requirements.
If two candidates have the same percentage, DRDO uses a simple tie breaker. The older candidate gets preference.
Only selected candidates receive an email with joining instructions. Rejected applicants typically do not receive any notification.
The internship runs for six months starting around 1 July 2026.
Interns work under scientists and research staff at the TBRL Range in Ramgarh, Panchkula district. This facility focuses on ballistics research, explosives testing, and defence systems evaluation.
Students must submit:
Once the project evaluation is cleared, DRDO issues an official internship completion certificate.
For students interested in more defence research internships, our complete guide to DRDO Internships lists multiple labs.
The application process is completely offline, and that is where many students slip up. Read these steps carefully.
Applications for this cycle closed on 25 May 2026. Late applications were rejected without review.
If selected, interns must bring several original documents when reporting to the lab.
The security paperwork is real. You are entering a defence research facility.
After tracking DRDO internships for years, a few patterns stand out.
Many applicants forget to label the envelope exactly as instructed. DRDO receives thousands of applications across labs, so correct labeling helps your application reach the right desk.
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