DRDO Paid Internship 2025: Eligibility, Selection Process, Apply Online
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 offers 44 spots (20 at DLJ, 24 at SAG) for final-year Engineering and Science students. Apply online before the deadlines (Dec 19 for SAG and Dec 23, 2025, for DLJ). Interns receive mentorship and a stipend, with the main requirement being a strong academic record (75% minimum).
Divya Sharma15 Dec, 2025
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DRDO Paid Internship 2025: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced its DRDO Paid Internship 2025. This program targets final-year Engineering and Science students. It offers a six-month research training opportunity at premier laboratories like Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur (DLJ) and Scientific Analysis Group (SAG). DLJ (Jodhpur) vacancy is 20 posts, and SAG (Delhi) is 24 posts. Candidates can submit applications for the DLJ internship by December 23 and SAG (Delhi) by December 19.
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Overview
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 has been announced for the Jodhpur and Delhi locations. Candidates can submit their applications as per the modes prescribed in the official notification. The internship will begin on January 1, 2026.
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DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Overview |
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Exam Name |
DRDO Paid Internship Programme 2025 (for UG/PG Students) |
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Conducting Body |
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
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Post Name |
Interns (UG/PG Engineering & Science Students) |
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Lab-wise Vacancies |
DLJ (Jodhpur): 20 vacancies SAG (Delhi): 24 vacancies |
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Notification Release Date |
December 9, 2025 (SAG) December 11, 2025 (DLJ) |
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Internship Start Date |
January 1, 2026 |
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Application Mode |
Online (SAG) or as specified by the respective lab |
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Official Website |
drdo.gov.in |
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Last Date to Apply (DLJ) |
December 23, 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply (SAG) |
December 19, 2025 |
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Notification
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Notification has been released for the DRDO Jodhpur and Delhi locations. Candidates should carefully read the details provided for the paid internship program.
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Notification (DLJ): Download Link
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Notification (SAG): Download Link
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Application Form
Candidates can get the DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Application Form from the official notification itself. They can fill out the details in the form correctly.
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DLJ Application Last Date: December 23, 2025
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SAG Application Last Date: December 19, 2025
DRDO Paid Internship Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should meet the minimum eligibility requirements that allow them to participate in the DRDO Paid Internship 2025.
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DRDO Paid Internship Eligibility Criteria |
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Criteria |
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Nationality |
Must be an Indian citizen. |
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Educational Qualification |
* Must be in the final year of a full-time Undergraduate (UG) or Postgraduate (PG) program. * Programs include Engineering (B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech) or Science (M.Sc) disciplines. |
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Academic Record |
* A strong academic record is essential: Generally requires 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA or higher from an AICTE/UGC-approved institution. * Some labs (e.g., SAG) may demand higher scores (e.g., 85% or 8.5 CGPA) for specific fields. |
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Backlogs |
Students must not have any active backlogs. |
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Age Limit |
Not Uniform: Age requirements are specified in the individual lab's official notification and may vary. |
DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Selection Process
The DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Selection Process will be done based on the merit of the candidates. It evaluates candidates on various parameters to ensure the most suitable individuals are chosen for the program.
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Academic Performance
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Shortlisting
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Interaction/Interview
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Document Verification
DRDO Paid Internship Stipend
Candidates will get the DRDO paid internship stipend depending on their application for the specific internship program.
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DRDO Paid Internship Stipend |
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DRDO Laboratory |
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Disbursement Details |
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Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur (DLJ) |
₹5,000 per month |
Disbursed monthly. |
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Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) |
₹30,000 (Total) |
Disbursed in two instalments: ₹15,000 after 3 months and ₹15,000 after 6 months. |