DRDO Internship Programme

DRDO offers internships to students in science and engineering fields at its 50+ laboratories across India. Interns work on defence technology projects including missiles, radars, electronic warfare, materials science, and cybersecurity.

The DRDO internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to India's defence research and development capabilities while gaining hands-on experience with advanced technologies.

• Indian nationals pursuing B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc/PhD in relevant fields
• Fields: Electronics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA
• Students must pass security clearance

1. Visit the DRDO website (drdo.gov.in) for internship notifications
2. Apply to specific DRDO labs based on your area of interest
3. Submit academic credentials, project proposal, and recommendation letter
4. Undergo security screening process
5. Await selection and joining instructions

Selection involves academic screening, evaluation of project proposal, technical interview, and mandatory security clearance. Only Indian nationals can apply due to the sensitive nature of defence research.

• Academic transcripts
• Security clearance documents
• Project proposal
• NOC from institution
• Faculty recommendation letter
• Aadhaar card and address proof