Complete guide to DRDO internship programs across 50+ defence labs in India.
59 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.
The DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026 offers 15 seats for final-year B.E/B.Tech students with a ₹30,000 stipend. Applications close on June 8, so engineering students should apply soon.
