Advertisement Numbers: DIPAS/HRD/PAID INTERNSHIP/01/2025-26, ARDE/HRD/PDINTERN/2025/01, HEMRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2025, DGAERO/PDINT/2025-26/01, DEBEL/PDINT/2025-01 Walk-in-Interview Date: July 7, 2025, to July 17, 2025 (varies by lab) Post Names: Paid Internship (Multiple Disciplines)
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About DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, is India’s leading agency for defense innovation in fields like armaments, aeronautics, electronics, and bioengineering. Its 2025–26 Paid Internship Scheme offers final-year engineering and science students hands-on experience at top labs including DIPAS, ARDE, HEMRL, DEBEL, and Aeronautical Systems clusters. For the latest job alerts, visit infrontjob.com.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
| Post Names | Paid Internship (Multiple Disciplines) |
| Compensation | ₹5,000 per month (₹30,000 total, paid in two installments) |
| Total Vacancies | 176 (DIPAS: 7, ARDE: 40, HEMRL: 40, Aero Cluster: 81, DEBEL: 8) |
| Notification Date | June 26, 2025 (varies by lab) |
| Application Deadline | July 7–17, 2025 (varies by lab) |
| Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
Recruitment Details
DRDO’s Paid Internship Scheme 2025–26 offers 6-month internships for final-year engineering and science students to work on defense projects across various DRDO labs. Key details:
- Eligibility: Final-year UG/PG students with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 or 85%, along with a referral letter.
- Locations & Vacancies:
- DIPAS (Delhi/Haldwani): 7 seats – Mechanical, CSE, Electronics, Electrical.
- ARDE (Pune): 40 seats – Mech, Elec, ECE, Aero, Materials, AI & Data Science.
- HEMRL (Pune): 40 seats – Mech, Aero, Chem, Physics, Elec, ECE, CSE.
- Aeronautical Cluster (Bangalore/Agra): 81 seats – CSE, Aero, Mech.
- ADE (24), ADRDE (10), CABS (15), CEMILAC (17), GTRE (15)
- DEBEL (Bangalore): 8 seats – Bioengineering, Mech, Electronics.
- Selection: Merit-based shortlisting + possible video/phone interaction.
- Stipend: ₹30,000 in two parts – ₹15,000 after 3 months, ₹15,000 after 6 months.
- Attendance: Minimum 15 working days/month required.
- Certificate: Issued on successful completion. No job guarantee.
Great opportunity for hands-on R&D exposure in defense technologies.
DRDO Internship Programs 2025–26 Overview
DIPAS (Delhi/Haldwani):
Offers 7 internships (Delhi – 4, Haldwani – 3) for final-year B.Tech/M.Tech students in defense physiology and allied sciences.
ARDE (Pune):
40 openings for hands-on work in armament system development for the Indian Armed Forces.
HEMRL (Pune):
40 vacancies for students to engage in advanced research on propellants, explosives, and high-energy materials.
Aeronautical Systems Cluster (Bangalore/Agra):
81 internships across ADE, ADRDE, CABS, CEMILAC, and GTRE, focusing on UAVs, aero engines, and airworthiness certification.
DEBEL (Bangalore):
8 positions for research in bioengineering and electromedical systems supporting defense healthcare technologies.
Eligibility Criteria
| Role | Eligibility |
| Paid Internship (DIPAS) | Final-year B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering; CGPA ≥ 8.5 or 85% marks; referral letter from college. |
| Paid Internship (ARDE) | 7th/8th semester UG or 1st/2nd year PG in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Material Science, Aero, AI & Data Science, or Computer Engineering; CGPA ≥ 8.5; age < 28 years. |
| Paid Internship (HEMRL) | 7th/8th semester UG or 1st/2nd year PG in Aerospace, Chemical, Mechanical, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering; CGPA ≥ 8.5; age < 28 years. |
| Paid Internship (Aero Cluster) | Final-year UG/PG in CSE, Aero, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Chemical, Textile/Polymer, or Defense Technologies; Indian nationals only. |
| Paid Internship (DEBEL) | Final-year UG/PG in Bioengineering, Mechanical, Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields; CGPA ≥ 8.5; referral letter; valid bank account. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | June 26, 2025 (varies by lab) |
| Application Start | June 26, 2025 |
| Application End | July 7–17, 2025 (DIPAS: July 17, ARDE: July 6, HEMRL: July 7, Aero: July 10, DEBEL: July 13) |
| Information to Selected Students | July 25–August 1, 2025 |
| Internship Start | August 1–8, 2025 |
Important Links
Notification links
DIPAS
ARDE
HEMRL
AERO
DEBEL
Apply Link
DIPAS
ARDE
HEMRL
AERO
DEBEL
Official links
Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DRDO Paid Internship about?
The DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2025-26 offers final-year UG/PG students in engineering and science a 6-month opportunity to work on defense projects across DRDO labs like DIPAS, ARDE, HEMRL, Aero Cluster, and DEBEL, with a stipend of ₹30,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Final-year UG (7th/8th semester) or PG (1st/2nd year) students in specified engineering/science disciplines with a CGPA ≥ 8.5 or 85% marks, Indian nationality, and a referral letter from their college are eligible. ARDE and HEMRL require candidates to be under 28 years.
What are the application deadlines?
Deadlines vary: DIPAS (July 17, 2025), ARDE (July 6, 2025), HEMRL (July 7, 2025), Aero Cluster (July 10, 2025), DEBEL (July 13, 2025).
How do I apply?
Submit applications via email (Aero Cluster, DEBEL) or speed post (DIPAS, ARDE, HEMRL) to the respective lab’s HRD division, including bio-data, marksheets, referral letter, Aadhaar copy, and other specified documents. Check lab-specific instructions.
What is the selection process?
Selection is merit-based, requiring a minimum CGPA of 8.5 or 85% marks, a referral letter, and possibly an interaction via video conferencing or telephone. Shortlisted candidates are notified by email/SMS.
What is the stipend?
A total of ₹30,000 is paid in two installments: ₹15,000 after 3 months and ₹15,000 after 6 months, subject to a minimum of 15 working days per month and satisfactory performance.
Where to find more job alerts?
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