Paid Internship at DRDL Hyderabad — Sarkari Naukri Setu

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) (DRDL)
Job Category	Defense
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), M.Sc. (msc), M.Tech (mtech)
Number of Vacancies	165 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹5,000 - ₹5,000 Per Month
Age Limits	Maximum 28 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	None; open to final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Application Fee	- No application fee for the internship.

📄 Details & Description

- Paid internship opportunity for engineering and science students at DRDL, Hyderabad, a premier DRDO laboratory.
- Internship duration: 6 months with a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000.
- Focus areas: Missile systems, advanced technologies, and defense-related research and development.
- No boarding or lodging facilities provided; subsidized canteen facilities available.
- Internship does not guarantee employment; completion certificate issued upon successful project evaluation.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Indian citizens below 28 years of age.
- Pursuing final year of undergraduate engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) or final year of postgraduate in engineering/physical sciences (M.Tech/M.Sc).
- Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the pursuing degree from AICTE/UGC-approved institutions.
- Must have a referral letter from the Principal/Director of the college/institution.
- Must be physically present for a minimum of 15 working days per month during the internship.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection based on academic merit (60%+ marks or equivalent CGPA).
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via phone and DRDO website for an interview.
- Final selection subject to interview performance and document verification.
- Candidates must bring character certificate and police verification certificate at the time of joining.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)

📂 Required Documents

- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college authorities on letterhead.
- Police verification certificate from local police station.
- Undertaking for adherence to the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
- Undertaking to follow IT rules and regulations applicable to the Ministry of Defence.
- Bank account details for stipend transfer.
- Medical fitness certificate from an MBBS practitioner.
- Aadhar card (original) and college ID card for verification.
- Three passport-sized photographs.
- All previous semester mark sheets (original) for verification.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee for the internship.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the DRDL paid internship?

Candidates must be Indian citizens pursuing a final year undergraduate degree in Engineering or a final year postgraduate degree in Engineering or Physical Science from a recognized Indian university/institute. They should have a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in their pursuing degree.

Q. How is the stipend paid during the internship?

The stipend of Rs. 5,000 per month is paid in two installments. The first installment is disbursed after 3 months of training, provided the intern has completed a minimum of 15 working days per month with good performance.

Q. What documents are required at the time of joining the internship?

Required documents include a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the college, police verification certificate, undertaking for adherence to the Official Secrets Act, bank details for stipend transfer, medical fitness certificate, Aadhar card, college ID, passport-sized photographs, and all previous semester mark sheets in original.

Q. Is accommodation or lodging provided for interns?

No, boarding or lodging expenses are not admissible. However, selected candidates can avail subsidized lunch, tea, and snacks at DRDL/ASL/CAS canteens.

Q. What happens if an intern leaves the program before completion?

If an intern leaves before completing the 6-month tenure, no certificate of completion will be issued, and no stipend will be paid for the incomplete period. A minimum of 3 months must be completed to receive any payment.