DRDO DRDE Gwalior Paid Internship 2026: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Engineering Interns
Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, a lab of DRDO under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for its Paid Internship Scheme. There are 8 internship slots in three subjects: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Engineering. The internship runs for a minimum of 6 months from 1 January 2027 and pays a stipend of Rs 5,000 per month. Please remember, this is an internship for current students. It is not a government job.
If you are a final-year B.E./B.Tech student or in the 3rd or 4th semester of M.Sc., this is a rare chance to work inside a top defence lab and see real research up close. Applications go by speed post or email and must reach DRDE by 14 November 2026. Read every section below on GovtJobsAlert.in before you send anything, because incomplete forms are rejected.
What are the Key Highlights of DRDO DRDE Gwalior Paid Internship 2026?
DRDE Gwalior works on defence research and is one of the labs of the Defence jobs family under DRDO. This advertisement is for students who want to be part of R&D work. Selected students report to the lab in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), DRDO, Ministry of Defence |
| Advertisement No. | DRDE/HRD/Paid Intern/2026/03 (dated 15 October 2026) |
| Scheme | Paid Internship Scheme of DRDO |
| Internship Slots | 8 (3 + 3 + 2) |
| Stipend | Rs 5,000 per month (fixed) |
| Duration | Minimum 6 months |
| Start Date | From 1 January 2027 (tentative) |
| Location | DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh |
| Last Date | 14 November 2026 |
How Many Slots are there in DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2026?
The notification has no category-wise split. The table below shows slots by subject.
| Subject Code | Subject | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Biological Sciences | 3 |
| 02 | Chemical Sciences | 3 |
| 03 | Engineering | 2 |
The total of 8 is the sum of these three rows. The notification does not print a total. It also says the number of slots may change as per organisational requirement, and that unfilled slots may be merged with other subjects.
What is the Eligibility for DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2026?
Educational Qualification
You must be pursuing the course now. Passed-out students are not covered by this advertisement.
| Subject | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|
| 01 Biological Sciences | Pursuing M.Sc. or equivalent (3rd/4th Sem) or B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) in Biological Sciences |
| 02 Chemical Sciences | Pursuing M.Sc. or equivalent (3rd/4th Sem) in Chemistry |
| 03 Engineering | Pursuing B.E./B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) in Electronics, Mechanical, IT or Computer Sciences |
- Biological Sciences covers Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Immunology.
- Chemistry covers Organic, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry.
- Subject 02 takes M.Sc. or equivalent only, and Subject 03 B.E./B.Tech only.
Other Conditions
- You need 75% and above marks (or 7.5 CGPA and above) from an AICTE or UGC approved college or university.
- You must be an Indian citizen.
- You need a recent referral or sponsorship letter from your college or university. A format is given in the notification, to be printed on college letterhead and signed by the Principal or HoD with office seal.
- You must give an undertaking to follow the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923, and the IT rules of the Ministry of Defence.
Age Limit
| Detail | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Below 28 years |
| Age counted as on | 14 November 2026 |
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The notification mentions no age relaxation for any category. Check your date of birth against 14 November 2026 before you apply.
What is the Salary (Stipend) for DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2026?
Every selected intern gets a fixed stipend of Rs 5,000 per month. The payment comes in two equal instalments, not monthly.
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| After 3 months of internship | Rs 15,000 |
| After 6 months of internship | Rs 15,000 |
That makes Rs 30,000 for the full six months. Plan your expenses for this, because money arrives only twice. No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible, and DRDO will not provide accommodation. No TA/DA is paid for joining. This is a good chance to build your CV. Do not expect a job at the end, as the internship does not give any right to absorption in DRDO.
What is the Selection Process for DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on educational qualification and the eligibility criteria |
| Interaction | If required, by telephone or Video Conferencing (VC) |
| Offer | Only shortlisted candidates are informed about the interaction or the offer of internship |
| Reporting | Shortlisted candidates report to the Lab/Estt. as per the internship offer letter |
Only applying with all documents is not a guarantee of selection. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee it either. Incomplete or erroneous applications, and applications received after the due date, will be rejected. DRDE will entertain no further communication on the matter. In any dispute, the decision of the Director, DRDE Gwalior is final. If you are shortlisted, remember to bring the original referral letter and your certificates for verification when you report. The notification does not describe any written test.
Rules During the Internship
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Leave | No leave except sick leave, with a valid prescription |
| Holidays | Gazetted and closed holidays of the lab apply |
| Attendance | Marked as per the lab process, or biometric/Aadhar based |
| Working hours | As per lab timings |
| Electronics | Smart phones, mobile phones, pen drives, laptops, CD-ROMs and any electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the DRDE campus |
| Reports | Progress report after 3 months and project report after 6 months or at course completion |
| Certificate | Issued after successful completion of the project and submission of the report |
How to Apply for DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2026 by Post or Email?
This is an offline application. There is no online form and no application portal. You send your papers to DRDE by speed post or email. Download the notification PDF from Essential Links below, because Annexure-A, the college letter format and the two undertakings are printed in it.
- Download the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below) and take a print of Annexure-A, the application form.
- Fill it in and paste a self-attested recent passport size photograph.
- Ask your college to issue the referral/sponsorship letter in the given format, signed by the Principal or HoD with office seal.
- Attach your detailed resume, self-attested copies of degrees, mark sheets and certificates, copies of your Aadhar and PAN cards, and your bank details.
- Send everything to The Director, DRDE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Jhansi Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Pin Code 474002 by speed post, or email it to director.drde@gov.in and hrd.drde@gov.in.
- Make sure your application reaches DRDE by 14 November 2026.
Keep a copy of all papers. Do not forget the college letter and the signed undertakings, because an incomplete application is rejected.
What are the Important Dates for DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2026?
All dates except the advertisement date are tentative.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 14 November 2026 |
| Intimation to selected students | 1 December 2026 |
| Start of internship | 1 January 2027 |
Is there any Application Fee for DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the advertisement |
DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF with Annexure-A Application Form
- Official Notification Page for DRDO DRDE Gwalior Paid Internship 2026 – 8 Slots (Advt DRDE/HRD/Paid Intern/2026/03)
- Visit DRDO DRDE Gwalior Paid Internship Official Website
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If you are a student of Engineering or an M.Sc. student with good marks, do not let this chance slip away. Get your college letter early, because that is the slowest part, and make sure your papers reach Gwalior by 14 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more post graduate opportunities and updates.