DRDO DLRL Paid Intern Recruitment 2026 — 75 Vacancies

DRDO DLRL is offering 75 Paid Internships at Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, Hyderabad for final year B.E./B.Tech students in ECE, CSE, and Mechanical Engineering. The internship runs for 6 months starting from 1 July 2026 (tentative). You need to apply by post before 15 May 2026. The total stipend is Rs. 30,000 paid in two installments over 6 months.

DRDO DLRL Paid Internship 2026 - 75 Posts

Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), a premier research establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, is inviting applications for its paid internship programme at Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad. This internship is part of the Government of India's paid internship scheme for engineering students. DLRL specialises in electronic warfare and defence electronics systems, making this a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence research. If you are heading into your final year of B.E./B.Tech in ECE, CSE, or Mechanical Engineering in 2026-2027 and have no backlogs, you can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE): 40 posts
• Computer Science Engineering (CSE): 25 posts
• Mechanical Engineering: 10 posts

Note: Vacancies are tentative. If a suitable candidate is not available in one discipline, the vacancy may be adjusted to another discipline.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must be going into the final year of B.E./B.Tech in ECE, CSE, or Mechanical Engineering in academic year 2026-2027.
• No Backlogs: Students with active backlogs are not eligible.
• Referral Required: You must apply with a referral/sponsorship letter from your college Principal.
• NOC Required at Joining: You need a No Objection Certificate from your Principal confirming you will be present for a minimum of 15 working days per month during the internship.

Stipend

• Total stipend of Rs. 30,000 paid over 6 months in two installments:
• Rs. 15,000 after completion of 3 months
• Rs. 15,000 after completion of 6 months
• Stipend is subject to a minimum attendance of 15 working days per month.
• Note: Expenses for lodging, boarding, transport, and medical are the intern's own responsibility. No accommodation is provided.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this internship.

Selection Process

Selection is based on academic merit — no written exam:

1. Merit-Based Shortlisting: Based on cumulative marks percentage or CGPA obtained up to 3rd year 1st Semester. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate gets preference.
2. Interview/Interaction (if required): Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interaction at DLRL's discretion.
3. Communication: Only selected students will be notified by email. No communication will be sent to unselected candidates.

Completing the internship does not guarantee employment in DRDO.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies.
2. Fill in the form in capital letters with your name, discipline, college, aggregate percentage (till 3rd year 1st Semester), and contact details.
3. Attach a referral/sponsorship letter from your college Principal (in the prescribed format, with seal and signature).
4. Enclose all required documents: Aadhaar card copy, college ID, bonafide certificate, and marksheets (till 3rd year 1st Semester).
5. Affix a recent passport size photograph on the application form.
6. Write "Application for Paid Internship with Discipline: [ECE/CSE/Mechanical]" on the envelope.
7. Send your application by post to:
   The Director, Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research & Development Organization, Chandrayangutta Lines, Hyderabad - 500 005
8. Application must reach DLRL by 15 May 2026. Late, incomplete, or illegible applications will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Application Start: 16 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post): 15 May 2026
• Internship Start Date: 1 July 2026 (tentative)
• Internship Duration: 6 months (July 2026 to December 2026, tentative)

• Work on assigned research and development projects under the guidance of DLRL scientists
• Assist in designing, testing, and evaluating electronic warfare and defence electronics systems
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation as required by the lab
• Follow all security protocols and laboratory discipline norms of DLRL
• Attend project review meetings and contribute to team discussions on your assigned module
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, data, and technical observations
• Submit a final project report before the internship period ends to earn the completion certificate