Internships
DRDO ARDE Internship 2026: 40 Seats, ₹5,000 Stipend Details
DRDO ARDE Internship 2026 offers 40 engineering seats in Pune with a ₹5,000 monthly stipend for six months. Applications must be sent by post before 5 July 2026.
Complete guide to DRDO internship programs across 50+ defence labs in India.
67 ArticlesThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) offers paid internship programs across its 50+ laboratories. These internships give engineering and science students hands-on experience in cutting-edge defence technology — from missile systems to cybersecurity.
Popular DRDO labs for interns include SSPL (Delhi), TBRL (Chandigarh), HEMRL (Pune), DGRE (Chandigarh), SAG (Delhi), and Defence Lab Jodhpur. Each lab runs its own application window and selection process.
Most DRDO internships require B.Tech/M.Tech students in relevant disciplines. Stipends range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 per month. Indian citizenship is mandatory. Some labs require security clearance.
Applications are submitted directly to each DRDO lab through their official website or email. There is no centralized DRDO internship portal. Watch for announcements on individual lab websites and the main DRDO vacancies page.
DRDO NPOL Internship 2026 applications are open for final‑year engineering and science students. The program offers 35 seats and a ₹30,000 stipend for a six‑month research internship in Kochi.
