DRDO Paid Internship 2026: Internships are offered by major institutions in the country, providing students with the opportunity to learn practical work under the supervision of experts. DRDO has also announced a new recruitment drive for interns.

DRDO RCI Internship 2026 Last Date: Another great opportunity has arrived for students dreaming of joining the DRDO. The Defence Research and Development Organisation has launched a new internship offering undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to work at the DRDO. This internship will be paid, meaning you will receive training under expert guidance at one of the country's largest organizations, along with a salary. Registrations are

currently underway for various internships at various DRDO labs. Research Centre Imarat (RCI), the Defence Research and Development Organisation's flagship lab, is also hiring interns. This lab serves as a modern avionics hub, providing systems for all of the country's missile and defense programs.

Great opportunity for engineering students

This internship offers 160 seats, for which eligible candidates will be selected. This internship may be ideal for engineering and science students currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Undergraduate students in the seventh and eighth semesters of B.Tech and postgraduate students in the final year of M.Tech/M.Sc can apply. Branch-wise registration is available.

DRDO Internship 2026: Details

How will the selection be done in DRDO internship?

• For selection in this DRDO internship, students' marks will be considered.
• RCI/DRDO students pursuing the course from AICTE/UGC approved college or university should have more than 75% marks.
• Apart from this, a request letter will also have to be sent to DRDO from the Principal or HOD of the college.
• Candidates found eligible in all respects will be selected through CGPA or online interview.
• Verification of students' documents will also be done.
• Students selected for internship will be informed about their selection through the email ID given in the form.
• After this you will need undertaking, bank details, Aadhar card, college ID proof, marksheet, 3 passport size photographs for joining.

How to apply?

To apply for this internship, you will need to download the application form from the notification. This will serve as your resume. Enter your name, date of birth, gender, phone number, email address, institution name, student roll number, current education semester, year-wise marks, and other details, then date and sign.

Send the form, a letter from the college principal, and other documents by speed post to DRDO. The address is Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence R&D Organisation, Vigyan Kancha, Hyderabad 500069. You will also receive a certificate upon completion of the internship. For further information, visit the DRDO website.

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