DRDO Aero Systems Internship 2025 26: Unlock Your Potential!

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DRDO Aero Systems Internship 2025 26
DRDO Aero Systems Internship 2025 26

200+ Internship Positions

DGAERO/PDINT/2025-26/01

Are you a final-year Engineering or Science student searching for a career-launching opportunity? Look no further. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)—India’s premier defense R&D agency—invites applications for its DRDO Internship 2025 under the Aeronautical Systems Cluster.

With over 200 vacancies across ADE, ADRDE, CABS, CEMILAC, and GTRE labs, this paid internship provides exclusive, real-world exposure to projects involving aeronautics, surveillance systems, gas turbines, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

EventDate/Details
Application Begins26 June 2025
Last Date to Apply Online10 July 2025 (up to 4:00 PM)
Admit CardNot Applicable
Examination DateNot Applicable
Application FeeNil
General/EWS/OBC₹0
SC/ST/PH/Women₹0
Mode of PaymentNot Applicable
Post Name / Pay ScaleTotal VacanciesEducational Qualification
Intern – UG/PG Students200+ (across labs)Final-year UG/PG students in Engineering or Science disciplines.

Discipline-wise Breakup:

  • Computer Science/IT: 30+
  • Aerospace Engineering: 30+
  • Mechanical Engineering: 40+
  • Electronics & Communication: 40+
  • Electrical/EEE: 15+
  • Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Textile, Defense Tech, Polymer Science: Limited Seats

Labs Offering Internships:

  • ADE, Bangalore—69Vacancies
  • ADRDE, Agra—20Vacancies
  • CABS, Bangalore—39Vacancies
  • CEMILAC – 17 Vacancies
  • GTRE, Bangalore—55Vacancies

Note:

  • Age Limit: Not specified
  • Age Relaxation: Not applicable
  • Cut-off Date for Age Calculation: Not applicable
  1. Eligibility Check: Ensure you’re in the final year of your full-time UG or PG program in India. Students from foreign institutions are not eligible.
  2. Application Format: Fill out the DRDO (Aero Cluster) application form available in the official advertisement PDF.
  3. Prepare the Following Documents (PDF format):
    • Duly filled Application Form
    • Request a Letter from your college/institute stating the duration (6 months)
    • Updated Resume (Biodata)
    • Semester-wise marksheets (UG till Sem 6; PG till Sem 2)
    • Copy of Aadhaar Card
    • Signed “Instructions to Students” by both the student and the HOD/Principal
  4. Email Submission:
  5. Deadline: Submit all documents by 10 July 2025 (4:00 PM). Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
  1. Duly filled application form
  2. College-issued request letter for internship
  3. Resume (Bio-data)
  4. Academic transcripts
  5. Aadhaar Card (copy and original at joining)
  6. Signed “Instructions to Students” document
  7. 3 Passport-size photographs (for joining)
  8. Medical fitness certificate (from an MBBS-qualified doctor)
  9. Police Verification Certificate
  10. Undertakings (Official Secrets Act, IT compliance)
  11. NOC from college at the time of joining
  12. Bank details for stipend transfer
  1. Shortlisting: Each lab will assess applications based on
    • Academic merit
    • Discipline relevance
    • Availability of internship slots
    • Lab-specific selection criteria
  2. Communication:
    • Only selected candidates will receive communication via email/SMS.
    • Selected students can only be allotted to one lab, even if applied to multiple.
  3. Lab Allotment: The Final decision on lab placement is non-negotiable and at the lab’s discretion.
  4. Internship Allotment: The topic/project will be assigned based on lab facilities and mentor availability.
  • Internship Duration: 6 months
  • Stipend: ₹30,000 (paid in two installments of ₹15,000 each, contingent on attendance)

Attendance Requirement:

  • Minimum 15 working days per month is mandatory
  • Less than 50% monthly attendance may result in disqualification from the internship and stipend

Conduct Guidelines:

  • Misconduct, false information, or any security breach will result in termination without notice.
  • Bringing mobile phones, laptops, USB drives, or external devices is prohibited during internship hours.
  • Students are responsible for accommodation and travel logistics.

Mandatory Documents at Joining:

  • Original NOC from college
  • Police verification certificate
  • Medical fitness certificate (from an MBBS practitioner)
  • Original Aadhaar & College ID
  • Passport-size photographs (x3)
  • All previous original marksheets for verification
  • Undertakings for:
    • Indian Official Secrets Act
    • Adherence to the IT rules of the Ministry of Defence
  • Bank account details for stipend transfer

> Note: DRDO is not obligated to offer future employment. This program is strictly for academic learning and professional exposure.

Can students from foreign universities apply?

No, only students from Indian institutes/universities are eligible.

How long is the internship?

The internship duration is 6 months, and full attendance is essential for certification and the stipend.

Can I apply for multiple labs?

Yes, but selection will be for only one lab based on merit and lab discretion.

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