DRDO DYSL-QT Paid Internship Recruitment 2026

DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory - Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT), Pune is offering 5 paid internship positions for pursuing engineering and physics students. If you are in your 7th/8th semester B.Tech, 3rd/4th semester M.Tech, or 3rd/4th semester M.Sc Physics, you can apply offline through your college. The last date to apply is 20 August 2026 (20 days from the advertisement date). The internship pays Rs. 5,000 per month for a 6-month tenure starting 1 September 2026.

DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory - Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT) Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory - Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT), Pune, under the Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. DYSL-QT/ADM/PDINTERN/2026/02 inviting pursuing UG/PG engineering and physics students for a 6-month paid internship in Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication and Quantum Sensing research. The lab works with institutes like IIT and other leading universities on quantum technology projects. No application fee is charged at any stage, making this an accessible opportunity for students who want hands-on defence research experience before completing their degree.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Electronics & Telecommunication Engg / ECE / Mechanical Engineering / Computer Science: 3 posts
• M.Sc Physics / M.Tech Applied Physics / Engineering Physics: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

For Engineering Branch (ECE, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science):

• Qualification: Pursuing 7th/8th semester B.Tech OR 3rd/4th semester M.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science
• Preferred Skills: 3D Designing (Mechanical Engineering); Python programming or Image Processing (Computer Science)

For M.Sc Physics Branch:

• Qualification: Pursuing 3rd/4th semester M.Sc Physics or IInd year M.Tech in Physics/Applied Physics/Engineering Physics
• Preferred Skills: Background in Optics or application of Quantum Mechanics

Salary

• You will get a stipend of Rs. 5,000 per month for the full 6-month internship.
• The stipend is paid in 2 installments of Rs. 15,000 each — after completing 3 months and after completing 6 months.
• You will not get any payment if you do not complete at least 3 months of the internship.

Application Fee

• No application fee is charged for submitting this form or at any stage of the selection process.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based entirely on merit:

1. Merit-Based Shortlisting: Your academic record and application are evaluated. There is no written exam or interview for this internship.

Selected students must submit a college NOC, police verification, an undertaking under the Official Secrets Act, a medical fitness certificate (from an MBBS doctor) and their Aadhar card at the time of joining.

How to Apply

1. Ask your college to prepare a forwarding/request letter on its letterhead, signed by the Principal or Director, using the format given in the advertisement.
2. Fill in your personal, academic and college details, along with your faculty coordinator's details.
3. Write "Application for Paid Internship" and your branch/discipline clearly on the envelope.
4. Send your application to DYSL-QT, Hall No. 1, Ground Floor, Vigyan Upakendra, DIAT Campus, Girinagar, Pune - 411025 before the last date.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Published: 31 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20 August 2026 (20 days from the advertisement date)
• Information to Selected Students: 25 August 2026
• Internship Start Date: 1 September 2026

• Support ongoing research projects in Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication or Quantum Sensing at DYSL-QT
• Assist with hardware or software prototyping tasks relevant to your engineering discipline
• Apply Python programming or image processing skills to lab data analysis (Computer Science interns)
• Support 3D design and modelling tasks for lab equipment (Mechanical Engineering interns)
• Assist scientists with experiments related to Optics or applied Quantum Mechanics (Physics interns)
• Maintain lab records and prepare progress reports during the internship
• Follow DRDO's information security and IT usage guidelines at all times