DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025 for B.E./B. Tech & M.Sc. Students—Apply Now! 🚀

DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025
DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025

35 Internship Positions

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NSTL, located in Visakhapatnam, is the hub of India’s underwater defence research. It designs and develops torpedoes, sensors, and naval systems for the Indian Navy. As a part of DRDO, NSTL provides young minds the platform to innovate and contribute towards nation-building.

The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a prestigious unit under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), invites applications for its Paid Internship Program 2025. NSTL is located in Visakhapatnam and is a premier DRDO lab focused on underwater defence technologies for the Indian Navy.

This exciting internship opportunity is open for final-year B.E./B.Tech students and 2nd-year M.Sc. students (Physics and Chemistry), providing a unique chance to work on real-time defence projects. Selected candidates will undergo a 6-month internship at NSTL Visakhapatnam with a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.

If you’re looking for a government internship opportunity in the field of science and engineering, especially in the defence research sector, then this DRDO internship 2025 is tailor-made for you!


EventDate/Details
Application Begin08 July 2025
Last Date to Apply Online20 July 2025 (5:00 PM)
Intimation to Selected Students4th Week of July 2025
Internship Start Date01 August 2025
Application FeeNIL
Mode of PaymentNot Applicable (Free)

Post Name / DisciplineTotal VacanciesEducational QualificationMonthly StipendInternship Duration
Chemical Engineering (CE)03B.E./B.Tech Final Year with min 7.5 CGPA₹5,00006 Months
Mechanical Engineering (ME)05B.E./B.Tech Final Year with min 7.5 CGPA₹5,00006 Months
Electrical Engineering (EE)04B.E./B.Tech Final Year with min 7.5 CGPA₹5,00006 Months
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)06B.E./B.Tech Final Year with min 7.5 CGPA₹5,00006 Months
Electronics & Instrumentation (E&I)02B.E./B.Tech Final Year with min 7.5 CGPA₹5,00006 Months
Naval Architecture (NA)03B.E./B.Tech Final Year with min 7.5 CGPA₹5,00006 Months
Computer Science / IT (CS)08B.E./B.Tech Final Year with min 7.5 CGPA₹5,00006 Months
Physics (PH)02M.Sc. 2nd Year with minimum 75% in 1st Year₹5,00006 Months
Chemistry (CH)02M.Sc. 2nd Year with minimum 75% in 1st Year₹5,00006 Months

🔖 Total Internship Positions: 35


⚠️ Note:

  • Age Limit: Below 25 Years (as on 20 July 2025)
  • Cut-off Date for Age Calculation: 20 July 2025
  • Eligibility: Students must be pursuing full-time degrees from AICTE/UGC approved institutions

Interested and eligible candidates can follow the steps below to apply for this prestigious NSTL DRDO Paid Internship:

✅ Step 1: Prepare the Required Documents

Ensure you have the following scanned documents ready:

  • Duly filled Application Form (as per official format)
  • Recent passport-size photo
  • Reference/Request Letter from the college, signed by the Principal or HOD
  • UG/PG mark sheet (latest available)
  • Copy of your Aadhar card
  • A short bio-data (max 300 words) describing your achievements

✅ Step 2: Draft Your Email

Compose an email to: [email protected]

Subject Line:
Application for a paid internship with branch code <e.g., CS, ME, PH>

✅ Step 3: Attach the Documents and Send

Attach all the required documents and send your email before 20 July 2025, 5:00 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.


  1. Filled Application Form (as per official format)
  2. Marksheet of last semester/year
  3. Aadhar Card (Copy)
  4. Request Letter from College/University (on letterhead)
  5. Brief Bio-data (max 300 words)
  6. Bonafide Certificate from the College
  7. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the College
  8. Police Verification Certificate from Hometown
  9. Undertaking for the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923
  10. Undertaking to adhere to IT Rules of MoD
  11. Bank Account Details (for stipend)
  12. Passport-Size Photos (3 Nos.)
  13. College ID Card (Copy)

Note: Originals must be presented for verification at the time of joining.

The selection process for the DRDO Science Internship at NSTL is transparent and merit-based. Here is how it works:

  1. Shortlisting Based on Academic Merit:
    • Engineering students must have a minimum 7.5 CGPA.
    • Science students must have a minimum of 75% marks in the first year.
    • Only students enrolled in AICTE/UGC-approved colleges are eligible.
  2. Interview / Interaction:
    • Shortlisted candidates may be called for an online/offline interaction or interview.
    • Communication will be sent to the email address provided in the application.
  3. Final Selection and Intimation:
    • Only selected candidates will be notified via email.
    • No correspondence will be entertained for rejected applications.
    • Selection is final and entirely based on merit—no lobbying or recommendations allowed.
  4. Onboarding:
    • Selected students must report to NSTL, Visakhapatnam, by 01 August 2025 with all original documents for verification.

  1. No Employment Guarantee:
    This internship is strictly educational. DRDO/NSTL is not obligated to offer employment post-internship, nor can interns claim such rights.
  2. Internship Tenure & Attendance:
    • Duration: 6 Months
    • Interns must be present at least 15 working days per month at the lab.
    • No casual leave is permitted; only sick leave with a valid medical certificate will be considered.
  3. Stipend Disbursement:
    • Total: ₹5,000/month
    • Paid in two installments:
      • First, after 3 months
      • Second after completion
    • The amount will be directly transferred to the intern’s bank account
  4. Termination Clause:
    The internship will be terminated immediately for:
    • Violation of NSTL guidelines
    • Indiscipline or misconduct
    • Unauthorized absence
  5. Completion Certificate:
    Will be issued only upon:
    • Full attendance
    • Successful submission & evaluation of project work
    • Adherence to conduct guidelines
  6. Compliance & Security:
    • Interns must submit an undertaking for the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923
    • Interns must follow the IT rules of the Ministry of Defence
    • Any breach may result in legal and disciplinary action
  7. Dress Code and Discipline:
    Interns are expected to maintain professional conduct and dress modestly at all times.
  • Work in a top-tier government R&D lab
  • Gain real-world exposure in defence research
  • Enhance your resume and technical skills
  • Receive a DRDO-certified internship completion certificate

Can students from private colleges apply?

Yes, provided the college is AICTE/UGC approved and offers a full-time degree.

Is this internship online or offline?

It is primarily an offline internship. Interns must report to NSTL Visakhapatnam in person.

Will there be any tests or interviews?

Only shortlisted candidates may be called for a merit-based interview (online/offline).


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✅ Official WebsiteVisit here
✅ Application FormDownload here
📧 Email to Apply[email protected]
️ Contact for Clarifications0891-258-6161 / 6120
✅ ResultVisit here

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