DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026 — 40 Paid Engineering Internships at R&DE(E)
The Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) — popularly called R&DE(E), Pune — under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released the DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026 notification for 40 paid engineering intern slots. This is a premier research-internship opportunity for final-year B.E. / B.Tech. and M.E. / M.Tech. students who want hands-on exposure to DRDO’s defence engineering projects in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Interns get a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000 with the work location at R&DE(E), Dighi, Pune-411015.
This is one of the cleanest, merit-only internship calls of the year — there is no application fee, no interview and no entrance exam. Selection is purely based on CGPA / aggregate marks. Online applications must be submitted via the official Google Form by 27 May 2026, with shortlist intimation by 15 June 2026 and the internship starting 1 July 2026. This article from GovtJobsAlert.in summarises every detail of the DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026 — eligibility, stipend, selection, important dates and how to apply.
DRDO R&DE Pune Internship 2026 Eligibility, Stipend and Last Date Highlights
R&DE(E) is a premier DRDO laboratory specialising in defence engineering systems for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The lab’s work spans research, design, development, qualification testing and technology transfer to private industries and DPSUs. The internship is a unique chance for engineering students to work alongside DRDO scientists on cutting-edge defence projects, making it one of the best summer / semester openings in the engineering government jobs space.
- Recruiting Body: DRDO R&DE (Engineers), Pune — Ministry of Defence
- Programme: Paid Engineering Internship for UG / PG students
- Total Vacancies: 40 (indicative — may increase or decrease)
- Stipend: Rs 5,000 per month (Rs 30,000 for 6 months in two installments)
- Duration: 6 months for B.E. / B.Tech.; 11 months for M.E. / M.Tech. (stipend only for first 6 months)
- Eligibility: 7th or 8th semester B.E./B.Tech. OR 2nd year M.E./M.Tech. in eligible disciplines
- Minimum Marks: 75% or CGPA 7.5+ (cumulative, on a 10-point scale)
- Application Mode: Online — Google Form only
- Last Date to Apply: 27 May 2026
- Internship Start: 1 July 2026
How Many Slots are in DRDO R&DE Pune Internship 2026 Branch-Wise?
The 40 internship slots are split across three branch groups. Pick the branch group that matches your discipline. The same monthly stipend applies to every branch group.
| Branch Group | Disciplines Covered | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| ME / CE | Mechanical / Civil | 10 |
| EE / ECS&IN | Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation | 15 |
| CS / AI&DS | Computer Science / AI & Data Science | 15 |
The notification clarifies that the number of positions is indicative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of R&DE(E) based on project requirements.
Eligibility Criteria — DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026
Educational Qualification
You must be a pursuing full-time engineering student at an AICTE / UGC-approved Indian university, college or institute. Specifically:
- B.E. / B.Tech. — currently in 7th or 8th semester in an eligible discipline, OR
- M.E. / M.Tech. — currently in 2nd year in an eligible discipline
A consolidated engineering degree pursuing student status is essential; passed-out candidates are not eligible.
Academic Requirement
- Minimum 75% aggregate marks, OR
- CGPA of 7.5 or above on a 10-point scale, cumulative across all previous semesters
⚠️ Important: SGPA-based applications will be disqualified. Only CGPA / aggregate cumulative scores are accepted.
Mandatory Referral
A request / referral letter from your Principal or Director on college letterhead is mandatory. Without this letter, the application is treated as incomplete and rejected. The letter format is given in the official notification PDF.
Age Limit
There is no specific age limit — eligibility is tied to your current semester of study. Anyone meeting the UG / PG semester and marks criteria can apply.
What is the Stipend or Salary for DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026?
R&DE(E) pays a flat stipend of Rs 5,000 per month for the duration of the internship. Over the standard 6-month internship, you earn Rs 30,000 in two installments of Rs 15,000 each — first after 3 months and second after 6 months of project work.
- Monthly Stipend: Rs 5,000
- Cumulative payout (UG, 6 months): Rs 30,000 paid in two installments of Rs 15,000
- Cumulative payout (PG, 11-month internship): Rs 30,000 — stipend is paid only for the first 6 months even though the internship runs 11 months
- Boarding & Lodging: Not provided — interns arrange their own stay in Pune
- Other Benefits: Subsidised canteen access at R&DE(E)
Continuation of stipend depends on good performance and a minimum of 15 working days of physical attendance per month at R&DE(E).
Note: Interns are not employees. There is no obligation of employment by DRDO or R&DE(E) after the internship. The Completion Certificate is issued only on successful project closure — no certificate is given if you leave mid-way.
What is the Selection Process for DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026?
The selection process is fully merit-based. There is no written test and no interview.
- Online Application — submit the Google Form by 27 May 2026 with all documents.
- Merit Shortlisting — based on CGPA / aggregate marks and the strength of your institute’s referral letter.
- Shortlist Intimation — only shortlisted students receive an email by 15 June 2026; rejected candidates are not communicated.
- Joining Formalities — selected interns report at R&DE(E), Dighi, Pune on 1 July 2026 with original documents, NOC, police verification acknowledgement, medical fitness certificate, undertakings and 3 passport-size photographs.
Apprentices must complete two undertakings — one for the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 and another for MoD IT rules — at the time of joining.
How to Apply Online for DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026?
The application is only through a Google Form. No hard-copy or email submissions are accepted. Follow these steps in order.
- Download the official advertisement and application format from the DRDO careers page (link in Essential Links).
- Obtain a mandatory referral letter from your Principal or Director on college letterhead, in the prescribed format.
- Fill the prescribed Application Format with personal details, branch code, CGPA and academic achievements.
- Open the official Google Form (link in Essential Links) and fill in your details.
- Upload the signed application format, referral letter, all previous semester mark sheets, latest Aadhaar, College ID and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Submit the form on or before 27 May 2026.
- Save the Google Form response confirmation for your records.
Selected candidates must additionally submit, at the time of joining, an NOC from the college on letterhead confirming relieving for the project plus a minimum of 15 working days of physical attendance, the police verification acknowledgement, a medical fitness certificate (issued by an MBBS or higher practitioner), undertakings and the indemnity form issued by the college.
What are the Important Dates for DRDO R&DE Pune Internship 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Shortlist Intimation by Email | 15 June 2026 |
| Internship Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| UG Duration | 6 months |
| PG Duration | 11 months (stipend only for first 6 months) |
Application Fees — DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | No Fee |
There is no application fee for any category. This is a fully fee-free recruitment.
Essential Links — DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online — DRDO R&DE Internship Google Form
- Visit DRDO Official Notification Page
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
The DRDO ENGRS Pune Paid Internship 2026 is a focused, merit-only opportunity to work alongside DRDO scientists on defence engineering projects in Pune. Submit your Google Form before 27 May 2026 with your institute’s referral letter to stay in contention. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and our engineering government jobs page for more DRDO and defence sector internship notifications.