How Final-Year B.Tech Students Can Grab a DRDO PXE Paid Internship in 2026
Great news for final-year engineering students — Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, a premier lab under DRDO, Ministry of Defence, has released its Paid Internship 2026 notification. A total of 7 internship seats are on offer across four B.Tech disciplines — Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation and Mechanical Engineering. Selected students get a six-month paid internship at PXE, Chandipur with a stipend of ₹5,000 per month and hands-on exposure to India’s armament testing programme. These are among the most prestigious defence sector internship openings for UG engineers this year.
The application window closes on 05 May 2026 — applications must reach PXE, Chandipur by Speed Post / Registered Post on or before this date. This is an offline application, so planning is important. In this guide, GovtJobsAlert.in walks you through the full eligibility, discipline-wise vacancies, stipend rules, selection process, documents required and step-by-step offline application process — everything a B.Tech student in 7th or 8th semester needs to apply confidently. Read till the end for the direct notification PDF.
What are the Key Highlights of DRDO PXE Internship 2026?
Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, is a premier DRDO laboratory engaged in dynamic testing and evaluation of armament systems for the Indian Armed Forces. Under this Paid Internship 2026 scheme, PXE invites motivated final-year B.Tech students for a six-month structured training at its Balasore campus in Odisha. Interns work on real defence R&D tasks while earning a monthly stipend.
- Organisation: Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur — DRDO, Ministry of Defence
- Advt. No.: PXE/HRD/PAID-INTERN/2026/01
- Post Name: Paid Internship (UG B.Tech.)
- Total Vacancies: 7
- Disciplines: Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering — see this full list of engineering government job openings
- Stipend: ₹5,000 per month (paid in 2 installments)
- Duration: 06 months from the date of joining
- Minimum Qualification: Pursuing B.Tech — currently in 7th / 8th semester, with minimum 7.5 CGPA (scale of 10)
- Age Limit: Below 28 years as on 01 May 2026
- Application Mode: Offline — Speed Post / Registered Post
- Job Location: PXE, Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha — 756025
- Last Date to Apply: 05 May 2026
What is the Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakdown for DRDO PXE Internship 2026?
PXE has announced 7 internship seats in total, spread across 4 engineering branches. The discipline-wise split is given below, along with the branch code that must be written on the application envelope.
| Branch Code | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CS | Computer Science & Engineering | 2 |
| ECE | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 3 |
| IN | Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | 1 |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Total | — | 7 |
All 7 internships are based at PXE, Chandipur (Balasore, Odisha), and the duration for every discipline is six months. PXE reserves the right to modify the number of seats or selection criteria at any stage without assigning any reason.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for DRDO PXE Internship 2026?
Only final-year B.Tech students from approved Indian universities/institutes can apply. Please go through the rules carefully before filling the form.
Educational Qualification
- You must be a full-time B.Tech undergraduate currently pursuing 7th or 8th semester in one of these four disciplines:
- Computer Science & Engineering (CS)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- You must have minimum 7.5 CGPA (on a scale of 10) in all previous semesters. A good overall academic record is mandatory.
- If your marksheets show only percentage (and not CGPA), use the formula % of marks = CGPA × 9.5 for equivalence.
- Your college/institute must issue a request letter (Appendix-B) recommending you as a deserving and meritorious student.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: Below 28 years as on 01 May 2026.
- Age relaxation: Not mentioned in the notification.
What is the Stipend and Salary for DRDO PXE Internship 2026?
Unlike most unpaid academic internships, PXE pays a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 to every selected intern. The stipend is released in two installments, directly to the intern’s bank account.
- Monthly stipend: ₹5,000
- Total stipend for 6 months (subject to conditions): ₹30,000
- Payment schedule: Stipend is paid in two installments — the first installment is released only after 3 months of training.
- Attendance rule: You must put in at least 15 working days per month with physical attendance at PXE, Chandipur to be eligible for the stipend.
- Minimum duration rule: If you leave the internship before completing 3 months, no stipend will be paid.
In-hand stipend range: ₹5,000 per month × 6 months = up to ₹30,000 for the full internship tenure, paid in 2 installments.
Please note that boarding, lodging, transport and food are NOT provided by PXE. Interns must arrange their own accommodation and daily expenses at Balasore.
What is the Selection Process for DRDO PXE Internship 2026?
PXE follows a simple two-stage selection process — there is no written exam. The entire shortlisting is based on your academic merit and an interaction with the selection committee.
- Shortlisting on Merit — PXE will review all valid applications received by the last date and shortlist candidates based on CGPA / academic record in previous semesters. Incomplete or late applications are rejected without any communication.
- Interview / Interaction — Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview mode (online or offline) and date. The interaction may cover your core B.Tech subjects, ongoing academic project and general aptitude for defence R&D work.
After final selection, candidates must submit an undertaking for the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923, an IT rules undertaking, and an indemnity bond countersigned by the college at the time of joining. You can strengthen your interview prep with category-wise notes from our preparation strategy guide.
How to Apply Offline for DRDO PXE Internship 2026?
This is a fully offline application — there is no online form. Your completed application must reach PXE, Chandipur by Speed Post / Registered Post on or before 05 May 2026. Follow these steps carefully.
- Visit the official DRDO website and download the application form Appendix-A from the PXE vacancy page.
- Fill every field in Appendix-A in block letters, sign it and affix a latest colour passport-size photograph.
- Get a request letter from your college / institute in Appendix-B format, signed by the Principal / Director recommending you as a deserving and meritorious candidate.
- Attach self-attested copies of all semester mark sheets, Aadhaar card and College ID card.
- Attach a brief bio-data (up to 300 words) highlighting your academic achievements, projects and any awards or professional memberships.
- Put the complete set of documents inside an envelope. On the envelope, clearly write the words “Application for Paid Internship” followed by your two-letter branch code — CS, ECE, IN or ME — whichever you are applying for.
- Send the envelope by Speed Post / Registered Post to: The Director, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence R&D Organisation, PO — Chandipur, Dist — Balasore, Odisha — 756 025 (Kind Attn. OIC, HRDC).
- For any form-related query, write to the official PXE internship email: training.pxe@gov.in. Ensure the full application reaches PXE on or before 05 May 2026 — applications received after the due date will be rejected.
What are the Important Dates for DRDO PXE Internship 2026?
Mark these dates on your calendar. The last date to reach PXE is fixed — there is no online buffer.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advt. No. | PXE/HRD/PAID-INTERN/2026/01 |
| Age Reference Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application at PXE | 05 May 2026 |
| Interview / Interaction Date | To be notified by email to shortlisted candidates |
| Training / Joining Date | To be notified by email to shortlisted candidates |
Is There Any Application Fee for DRDO PXE Internship 2026?
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates — Every Category | NIL — No Fee |
The notification does not mention any application fee, so candidates from every category can apply free of cost. There is also no fee for the college request letter or documents.
Important Links for DRDO PXE Internship 2026 – Notification PDF and Application Form
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit DRDO PXE Official Website for Application Form (Appendix-A & B)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
This is a rare chance to add “DRDO Paid Internship” to your resume while you are still a B.Tech student — very few defence labs open their doors to UG interns, and even fewer pay a structured stipend. Don’t wait till the last day, because Speed Post usually takes 3–4 days to reach Balasore. Mark 05 May 2026 as a hard deadline and start preparing your college request letter today. For more such central government jobs in Odisha and across India, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in — we track every fresh notification so you never miss an opportunity.