DRDO NMRL Ambernath Paid Internship 2026 — Naval Materials R&D Hands-On Opportunity for Engineering & Science Students
Excellent paid internship for final-year engineering and second-year M.Sc students — the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), Ambernath (Thane, Maharashtra) — a premier DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence — has released the NMRL Paid Internship 2026 notification for 20 internship slots. The internship is open to B.E. / B.Tech final-year students in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / E&T / Computer Science / IT Engineering, and M.Sc IInd year students in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Physics. Monthly stipend is Rs 5,000 with a 6-month duration at the NMRL Ambernath campus. If you are aiming for Engineering Govt Jobs or research exposure in naval materials science, this is one of the best DRDO internships open for 2026.
The last date to apply is 10 June 2026 (1700 Hrs) and applications must be submitted only by email to `mmg.nmrl@gov.in` — there is no online portal and hard copies will NOT be accepted. Online interaction with shortlisted candidates is in the 3rd week of June 2026, with intimation to selected students by the 4th week of June 2026 and internship commencement on 1 July 2026. In this article from GovtJobsAlert.in, we will explain eligibility, branches, stipend, selection process and the exact step-by-step application procedure.
Key Highlights — DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026
This internship targets meritorious students with minimum CGPA 7.0 (engineering) or 65% marks in 1st year (M.Sc) — from AICTE / UGC approved colleges. Internship is not a job offer — NMRL / DRDO has no obligation to provide employment after completion.
- Recruiting Body: NMRL Ambernath — DRDO, Ministry of Defence
- Advertisement Number: NMRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01
- Total Slots: 20 (across 7 disciplines)
- Monthly Stipend: Rs 5,000
- Duration: 6 months (with extension possible without stipend for M.Tech / M.Sc projects)
- Internship Location: NMRL, Shil Badlapur Road, Anandnagar P.O., Ambernath, Thane – 421506, Maharashtra
- Application Mode: Email only to `mmg.nmrl@gov.in`
- Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2026 (1700 Hrs)
- Internship Start: 1 July 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026
The 20 total slots are spread across 7 branches. Per-branch numbers are not individually specified — NMRL reserves the right to allocate or redistribute across disciplines based on applications received and selection merit.
| Branch Code | Discipline | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| CH | M.Sc Chemistry | M.Sc IInd Year |
| CE | B.E./B.Tech Chemical Engineering | Final Year |
| ME | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | Final Year |
| EE | B.E./B.Tech Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunication | Final Year |
| BT | M.Sc Biotechnology | M.Sc IInd Year |
| PH | M.Sc Physics | M.Sc IInd Year |
| CS | B.E./B.Tech Computer Science / IT | Final Year |
Total: 20 slots across all 7 branches combined. “No equivalent qualification will be considered” — exact branches / streams only.
Eligibility Criteria — DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026
Educational Qualification
- Engineering (CE / ME / EE / CS): Pursuing B.E. / B.Tech final year in the named branch with minimum CGPA 7.0 (on scale of 10) in all previous semesters
- Science (CH / BT / PH): Pursuing M.Sc Second Year with minimum 65% marks in the 1st year exam
- Full-time course from an AICTE / UGC approved College / University
- No equivalent qualification will be considered
Age Limit
- Below 25 years
Other Requirements
- Reference / Request letter from college for Paid Internship (on prescribed format) is mandatory
- Bonafide Certificate and NOC from college required at the time of joining
- Police verification certificate, Indian Official Secrets Act undertaking, and bank account details required at joining
What is the Stipend for DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026?
The monthly stipend is Rs 5,000 — paid in two installments: first after 3 months of internship, second after completion of 6 months. The stipend is conditional on minimum 15 working days per month physical presence at the lab.
- Monthly Stipend: Rs 5,000 (effective in-hand)
- Payment Mode: Direct bank transfer to student’s account
- Payment Schedule: 1st installment after 3 months; 2nd after 6 months
- Boarding / Lodging: Not provided — student arranges own stay in Ambernath
- Extension: M.Tech / M.Sc project internship may extend 8-10 months further WITHOUT stipend at NMRL’s discretion
Total stipend over 6 months: Rs 30,000 (Rs 5,000 × 6, conditional on attendance). Students who leave in between will receive NO certificate and NO payment.
What is the Selection Process for DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026?
Selection is purely merit-based — no written exam. The stages are:
- Shortlisting based on previous exam marks (CGPA / percentage)
- Online Interaction / Interview in the 3rd week of June 2026 (if required)
- Merit-based final selection
- Email Intimation to selected students in the 4th week of June 2026
Important: Selected students will be notified about joining procedures only through the email ID provided in the application. No communication with rejected students. Management reserves the right to change vacancy positions or selection criteria at any point. See Science Govt Jobs for similar research openings.
How to Apply for DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026?
Application is only by email — no online portal, no hard copy accepted.
- Download the official notification PDF — link available in Essential Links below.
- Print and fill the prescribed application form (page 4 of the notification PDF) — complete with personal details, branch code, semester/year, CGPA, achievements and signed checklist.
- Obtain a Reference / Request letter from your college Principal / Head of Department on college letterhead, addressed to The Director, NMRL Ambernath, citing Advt No. NMRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01.
- Prepare a brief bio-data (less than 300 words) highlighting your achievements.
- Scan all documents — filled application form, last semester / year marksheet, Aadhaar Card copy, college reference letter, bio-data.
- Compose an email to `mmg.nmrl@gov.in` with subject: “Application for paid internship with branch code [CH / CE / ME / EE / BT / PH / CS] for which the candidate is applying”.
- Attach all scanned documents and send the email before 10 June 2026, 1700 Hrs.
- Wait for the selection intimation by the 4th week of June 2026.
Important Dates — DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 10 June 2026, 1700 Hrs |
| Online Interaction with Candidate | 3rd week of June 2026 |
| Intimation to Selected Students | 4th week of June 2026 |
| Internship Commencement Date | 1 July 2026 |
Application Fees — DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Fee |
There is no application fee — applications are submitted by email only.
Essential Links — DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit DRDO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
A DRDO NMRL Ambernath paid internship gives you exposure to naval materials research, polymer composites, corrosion science and applied chemistry — directly relevant for future R&D and PSU careers. With 20 slots across 7 branches and a tight 17-day application window, send your email as soon as possible. Read the notification PDF carefully, attach every document, and use the correct subject format. For more such DRDO and engineering openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in — your trusted partner for every fresh notification.