DRDO Paid Internships for UG/PG Science & Engineering Students – Apply for DGRE, ISSA, MTRDC, DYSL-QT Internships

Apply for 6-month paid internships at top DRDO labs – DGRE (Chandigarh), ISSA (Delhi), MTRDC (Bengaluru), and DYSL-QT (Pune). Open to UG/PG Science & Engineering students with 75%+ marks. Deadline approaching soon. Apply now!

🎓 DRDO Paid Internship Opportunities 2025 for UG/PG Students in Science and Engineering – Apply Now

Are you a passionate and meritorious student pursuing a degree in Science or Engineering? Here’s your golden chance to gain hands-on research experience in cutting-edge technologies at India’s top defence R&D labs under DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation).

Applications are now open for 6-month paid internships at the following DRDO laboratories:

• DGRE – Chandigarh

• ISSA – Delhi

• MTRDC – Bengaluru

• DYSL-QT – Pune

These internships are ideal for final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering and science disciplines looking to enhance their research profiles and work on real-world defence and geoinformatics projects.

🧪 Internship Opportunities at DRDO Labs – Overview

1️⃣ DGRE – Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment, Chandigarh

• Focus Areas: Geoinformatics, environmental modelling, terrain analysis

• Duration: 6 months

• Eligibility: UG/PG students pursuing full-time Engineering or Science degrees

• Selection Criteria:

  • 75% marks or ≥7.5 CGPA

  • Strong academic background

  • Telephonic/online interview

• Perks:

  • Paid stipend (in 2 installments)

  • Certificate on successful completion

📬 Application Process:
Send your application via Speed Post to:
The Director, DGRE, Sector 37A, Chandigarh – 160036
(Attention: HRD Division)
Subject: Application for Paid Internship: Starting August 2025 – Branch Code ___
📧 Email: director.dgre@gov.in

2️⃣ ISSA – Institute for Systems Studies and Analyses, Delhi

• Focus Areas: Systems analysis, decision support, simulation for defence applications

• Eligibility:

  • Final-year UG/PG students (Science & Engineering)

  • Strong background in modelling, data analysis, or systems engineering

• Duration: 6 months

• Start Date: August 2025

• Last Date: Apply within 10 days of advertisement

• Perks: Paid internship + certification

3️⃣ MTRDC – Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre, Bengaluru

• Focus Areas: High-power microwave systems, THz technologies

• Eligibility:

  • Final-year UG/PG students in Engineering or Science

• Stipend:

  • Only if student maintains minimum 15 working days/month attendance

  • Paid in 2 phases (after 3 months and after 6 months)

• Deadline: 11 July 2025

• Certificate: Issued only upon successful report submission and full tenure completion

4️⃣ DYSL-QT – DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory, Quantum Technologies, Pune

• Focus Areas:

  • Quantum Computing

  • Quantum Communication

  • Quantum Sensing

• Eligibility:

  • UG Engineers (7th/8th Semester)

  • PG Engineers (2nd Year M.Tech)

  • M.Sc Physics (Preferably in Optics, 2nd Year)

• Tenure: 6 months (Aug 2025 onwards)

• Research Environment:

  • Collaboration with IITs, Central Universities, and top institutions

  • Exposure to cutting-edge quantum technology tools

• Certificate: Awarded upon successful project completion and evaluation

📋 General Eligibility Criteria for All Labs

• Nationality: Indian citizens only

• Minimum Qualification: Pursuing full-time UG/PG in Engineering or Science

• Academic Requirement:

  • Minimum 75% marks or ≥ 7.5 CGPA

  • Must be from AICTE/UGC-approved institutions

• Age Limit: Below 28 years

• Selection Process:

  • Based on academic performance

  • Online/telephonic interview

  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email

• Application Deadline: 10 days from date of advertisement or 11 July 2025 (MTRDC)

💰 Stipend Details

• Internship Duration: 6 Months

• Monthly Attendance Requirement: Minimum 15 working days

• Payment Structure:

  • First Installment: After 3 months

  • Final Installment: After 6 months + project report evaluation

• Payment Mode: Directly to student’s bank account

• Non-completion Clause: No stipend or certificate will be awarded if student drops out midway

🏆 Certificate of Completion

You’ll receive an official Certificate of Completion only if:

• You complete the 6-month internship

• Submit a final project report

• Pass internal evaluation metrics

❌ Important Notes

• No boarding/lodging will be provided

• Applications with incomplete documents or late submissions will be rejected

• No individual rejection notifications will be sent

• Selection is strictly merit-based

📎 How to Apply – Summary

✅ Send your application via Speed Post to the respective lab director (e.g., DGRE)
✅ Include:

• Academic transcripts

• Resume

• Letter from Principal/HOD supporting your internship application
  ✅ Mention “Paid Internship Application – Aug 2025” clearly on the envelope
  ✅ Use correct Branch Code for identification
  ✅ For DGRE: Email queries to director.dgre@gov.in (OR) https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/careers

📢 Why Apply for DRDO Internships?

✅ Hands-on experience in government R&D labs
✅ Work on real-time defence and strategic tech projects
✅ Mentorship from top scientists and researchers
✅ Boost your resume for future PhD, research, or job applications
✅ Get industry-level exposure to AI, Simulation, Quantum Computing, Microwave Tech, and Geospatial Modelling.

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