Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), SF Complex, Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) has released a notification for Paid Internship 2026. A total of 05 internship positions are available for Engineering students pursuing B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical and Electronics disciplines. Selected interns will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹5,000 for a period of 06 months. Applications must be submitted through offline mode within 10 days from the date of advertisement.
DRDO Paid Internship 2026
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Organization |
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
|---|---|
| Laboratory |
SF Complex, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh |
| Advertisement No. |
SFC/HRD/PI/01/2026 |
| Post Name |
Paid Internship |
| Total Positions |
05 |
| Duration |
06 Months |
| Fellowship |
₹5,000 per month |
| Application Mode |
Offline |
| Last Date |
10th August 2026 |
✅ DRDO Paid Internship 2026 Vacancy Details:
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Discipline |
No. of Positions |
Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
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Mechanical Engineering |
02 |
Pursuing B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering |
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Electronics Engineering |
03 |
Pursuing B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering |
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Total |
05 |
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✅ DRDO Paid Internship 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must be pursuing B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering or Electronics Engineering) from a recognized University/Institute.
- Only pursuing students of the above professional courses are eligible to apply.
- Candidates should apply through their respective College/University (Referral/Sponsorship letter is mandatory).
✅ DRDO Paid Internship 2026 Fellowship Details:
- Monthly Fellowship: ₹5,000
- Payment will be made in two equal instalments:
- ₹15,000 after successful completion of the first 3 months
- ₹15,000 after successful completion of the full 6-month internship
✅ DRDO Paid Internship 2026 Selection Process:
- Scrutiny of applications
- Academic qualifications
- Telephonic / Video Conference interaction (if required)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Internship does not guarantee any employment or absorption in DRDO.
✅ DRDO Paid Internship 2026 Application Fee:
- Application Fee: Nil (No fee required)
✅ Important Dates:
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Event |
Date |
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Date of Notification in Employment News Paper |
1st August 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
Within 10 days from the date of advertisement (10th August 2026) |
✅ Important Links:
| DRDO Paid Internship 2026 Notification & Application Form | Download Notification |
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✅ How to Apply for DRDO Paid Internship 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply through Offline Mode only. Follow the steps given below:
➢ Step 1: Download or prepare the prescribed application form.
➢ Step 2: Fill in all required personal, educational and contact details carefully.
➢ Step 3: Attach the following documents:
- Recent Referral / Sponsorship letter from the College/University
- Police Verification Report from local police station
- Bio-data / CV
- Recent passport-size photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm)
- Educational qualification documents
- Any other supporting certificates
➢ Step 4: Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
➢ Step 5: Super-scribe the envelope with the Advertisement Number and name of the internship applied for.
➢ Step 6: Send the complete application to the following address so as to reach within 10 days from the date of advertisement:
General Manager
SF Complex
Airport Terminal Building
Jagdalpur – 494001
Chhattisgarh
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of positions in DRDO Paid Internship 2026?
A total of 05 internship positions are available (Mechanical Engineering – 02, Electronics Engineering – 03).
What is the fellowship amount for DRDO Paid Internship 2026?
Selected interns will receive a fellowship of ₹5,000 per month, paid in two instalments of ₹15,000 each.
What is the duration of the DRDO Paid Internship?
The internship duration is 06 months.
Who can apply for DRDO Paid Internship 2026?
Students pursuing B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or Electronics Engineering are eligible.
What is the last date to apply for DRDO Paid Internship 2026?
Applications must reach the office within 10 days from the date of advertisement (Advertisement dated 10 July 2026).
Is there any application fee for DRDO Paid Internship?
No, there is no application fee.
Does the internship guarantee a job in DRDO?
No. The internship does not guarantee any employment or absorption in DRDO.