The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the DRDO Internship 2025 opportunity for final-year students across various engineering and science disciplines. The internships will be conducted at the prestigious Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, a leading facility engaged in cutting-edge missile system research and development for the Indian Armed Forces.
DRDO Internship 2025 Vacancy Details
A total of 165 internship positions are available in the following fields:
Engineering Streams
- Electronics / ECE / Embedded Systems / VLSI / Electrical / EIE – 58 vacancies
- Mechanical / Chemical / Aerospace / Production / Material / Safety / Instrumentation / Metallurgical / Ceramic Engineering – 75 vacancies
- Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Cybersecurity and Allied Fields – 24 vacancies
Science Streams
- Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics and Allied Sciences – 8 vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
- Students currently pursuing final-year undergraduate engineering or postgraduate physical science programs from recognized institutions are eligible.
- Applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in their academic program.
- Only regular (full-time) course students can apply.
- Upper age limit is 28 years as of the last date of application.
Stipend & Facilities
- Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.
- No accommodation or travel allowances will be provided.
- Subsidized lunch, tea, and snacks will be available at DRDL/ASL/CAS wet canteens.
Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic performance and may undergo interview/interaction.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed on July 22, 2025, and interviews are scheduled for July 26, 2025.
- The internship programme will commence on August 1, 2025.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply by downloading the official notification and application form.
👉 Click here to view the official notification and application form