DRDO Paid Internship Scheme – 2026
Notification Overview
- Organisation
- Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence
- Notice category
- Latest Jobs
- Application deadline
- 30 Jun 2026
- State / UT
- Not specified
- Exam / Sector
- Defence, Research
- Qualification group
- Graduate, Postgraduate
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About the Notification
The Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), is a premier research laboratory working in the areas of software-based radios, satellite communications, data link and surveillance technologies. DEAL invites applications in 2026 for its DRDO Paid Internship Scheme from eligible Indian citizens pursuing final year B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. (Electronics) courses. The internship duration is fixed at 6 months with a total stipend of ₹30,000 paid in two installments.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2026-05-27 |
| Application Start | -- |
| Application End | 2026-06-30 |
| Intimation to Selected Students | 2026-07-15 |
| Internship Start Date | 2026-08-03 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Computer Science Engineering | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Age Limit
Age limit details are not provided in the notification.
No age relaxation rules are mentioned.
Educational Qualification
Eligibility: Full-time B.Tech./B.E. students who have completed their 3rd year/6th semester or will complete by July 2026. Full-time M.Tech./M.Sc.(Electronics) students who have completed 1st year/2nd semester or will complete by July 2026. Applicants must have passed all exams without backlog in the first 5 semesters. A minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 scale is required. A copy of CGPA proof must be submitted with the application.
Application Fee
No application fee details are mentioned in the notification.
Pay Scale
A total stipend of ₹30,000 will be paid in two installments: ₹15,000 after completion of 3 months and another ₹15,000 after completion of 6 months, subject to minimum attendance of 15 days per month.
Selection Process
- Selection will be purely merit-based.
- No communication will be made to rejected candidates.
- The management reserves the right to change vacancies or selection criteria anytime without prior notice.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form (Appendix-A) from the official website www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/careers.
- Fill the application form correctly.
- Attach a recommendation letter from Head/Dean/Principal of the respective institute.
- Attach mark sheets, Aadhar card, college ID card, and other essential documents.
- Send the filled application form via Speed Post to the address given below.
- Mention "Application for DRDO Paid Internship" and "Branch / Discipline" on the envelope.
- Address: DIRECTOR, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence – Govt. of India Post Box No. 54, Raipur Road, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248001
Required Documents
- Recommendation Letter issued on college letterhead by Principal/HOD
- Certified copies of mark sheets showing CGPA/Percentage
- Latest Aadhar Card copy
- College Identity Card copy
- Brief Bio-Data / Resume
- Original Aadhar Card and College ID for verification at joining
- Three passport size color photographs
Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/careers
- Download Application Form: Available on above website
- Official Notification PDF: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtDEAL27052026.pdf
Important Links & Source Documents
| Document / Website | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Open Notification PDF ↗drdo.gov.in |
This is an archived recruitment notice. Its application period has ended. Verify details on the recruiting authority’s website before taking action.