DRDO VRDE Ahilyanagar Paid Internship 2026 — Work on Military Vehicle R&D as a Final-Year B.E. / B.Tech Student
A premier paid internship for final-year engineering students — the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahilyanagar (Maharashtra) — a key DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence — has released the VRDE Paid Internship 2026 notification (Advt No. VRDE/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01) for 15 internship slots. The internship is open to students going to the final year B.E. / B.Tech in 2026-27 in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and Electrical Engineering (EE). The total stipend is Rs 30,000 for the full 6 months (paid in two installments of Rs 15,000). If you want to work on mobility systems, wheeled & light tracked combat systems and strategic vehicles, this is one of the best Engineering Govt Jobs internships available for 2026.
The last date to apply is 8 June 2026 and applications can be sent either by email to `kapilpuraswani.vrde@gov.in` (preferred) or by post to The Director, VRDE, Vahannagar PO, Ahilyanagar – 414006, Maharashtra. Intimation to selected students is on 19 June 2026, and the internship is tentatively scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026 and end on 31 December 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 VRDE Paid Internship 2026
This internship is open to students going to the final year B.E. / B.Tech in 2026-27 with no backlogs. Vacancies are indicative and may increase / decrease at VRDE’s discretion. The internship is not a job offer — DRDO has no obligation to provide employment after completion.
- Recruiting Body: VRDE Ahilyanagar — DRDO, Ministry of Defence
- Advertisement Number: VRDE/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01
- Total Slots: 15 (across 3 engineering disciplines)
- Total Stipend: Rs 30,000 for 6 months (Rs 5,000/month effective)
- Duration: 6 months (1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, tentative)
- Internship Location: VRDE, Vahannagar PO, Ahilyanagar – 414006, Maharashtra
- Application Mode: Email (preferred) or Post
- Last Date to Apply: 8 June 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026
The 15 slots are split across 3 engineering disciplines. Vacancy figures are indicative and may change at VRDE’s discretion.
| S.No | Discipline | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 8 |
| 2 | Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | 2 |
| 3 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 5 |
| Total | — | 15 |
Eligibility Criteria — DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026
Educational Qualification
- Students going to the final year B.E. / B.Tech in the academic year 2026-27 in: Electronics & Communication Engineering OR Computer Science Engineering OR Electrical Engineering
- Students with backlogs are NOT eligible
- Full-time course from a recognised college / university
- CGPA on scale of 10 to be declared in the application; selection is purely merit-based
Age Limit
- No age limit explicitly stated in the notification
Other Requirements
- Reference / NOC letter from Principal or Director of College / Institute on college letterhead is mandatory
- Student must be physically present at VRDE for a minimum of 15 working days per month
- Police Verification Certificate from local Police Station required at the time of joining
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What is the Stipend for DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026?
The total stipend is Rs 30,000 for the full 6 months — paid in two installments. This works out to an effective Rs 5,000 per month.
- First Installment: Rs 15,000 — after completion of 3 months (subject to minimum 45 days attendance)
- Second Installment: Rs 15,000 — after completion of 6 months
- Effective Monthly: Rs 5,000
- Payment Mode: Direct bank transfer to student’s account
- Boarding / Lodging / Transport / Medical: NOT borne by VRDE — student arranges own stay in Ahilyanagar
Important: Students who do NOT complete the 6 months internship will receive NO certificate. Students who fail to fulfil the 3-month tenure will receive NO payment. Completion of internship does NOT guarantee employment in DRDO.
What is the Selection Process for DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026?
Selection is purely merit-based — no written exam, no interview at VRDE before selection.
- Merit Shortlisting based on CGPA / aggregate marks in previous semesters
- Email Intimation to selected candidates on 19 June 2026 along with terms & conditions
- Police Verification Certificate from local Police Station to be submitted at the time of joining
- NOC from College on letterhead mandatory at joining
Important: No communication will be undertaken with rejected students. The Establishment reserves the right to change vacancy positions or selection criteria at any time without assigning reason.
How to Apply for DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026?
Application has two channels — email (preferred) or physical post. There is no online portal.
- Download the official notification PDF — link available in Essential Links below.
- Print the prescribed application proforma (page 3 of the notification PDF).
- Fill the application form with personal details, branch, branch code, degree, semester, CGPA, achievements and signed declaration.
- Affix a passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) on the form.
- Obtain a Reference / NOC letter from your Principal / Director on college letterhead — mandatory.
- Enclose copies of: latest semester / year marksheet, Aadhaar Card, the reference letter, and the bio-data.
- Channel 1 (Email — preferred): Scan all documents into a single PDF and email to `kapilpuraswani.vrde@gov.in` before the last date.
- Channel 2 (Post): Put the documents in an envelope superscribed: “Application for Paid Internship with Discipline ……” (mention discipline) and send to:
The Director, Defence Research & Development Organisation, Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, Vahannagar PO, Ahilyanagar – 414006 (Maharashtra)
- Application must reach VRDE by 8 June 2026.
Important Dates — DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 8 June 2026 |
| Selection Intimation (by Email) | 19 June 2026 |
| Internship Start Date (tentative) | 1 July 2026 |
| Internship End Date (tentative) | 31 December 2026 |
Application Fees — DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Fee |
There is no application fee — applications are submitted by email or post only.
Essential Links — DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit DRDO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
A VRDE Ahilyanagar paid internship gives you hands-on exposure to light tracked vehicles, wheeled combat systems and strategic vehicle programmes — the kind of work that strengthens your CV for both PSU and private sector roles. With only 15 slots and a 75-day window after intimation, this is highly competitive — apply only if you have a strong academic record and no backlogs. Read the notification PDF carefully, send the email well before 8 June 2026, and keep an eye on your inbox on 19 June 2026. For more such DRDO and engineering openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in — your trusted partner for every fresh notification.