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DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2025 Notification
By Sarkari Naukri Front. Published on 26 December 2025
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its premier laboratory Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, has released the official Paid Internship Scheme 2025 notification. The internship is open to Indian students pursuing graduate and postgraduate courses who are interested in gaining practical exposure to defense-oriented research and development (R&D).
This DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2025 program offers selected students an opportunity to work in a high-security, cutting-edge defence research environment for a minimum duration of six months, with a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. The engagement is purely temporary and is intended to provide academic and practical learning exposure rather than employment.
Applications are invited in offline mode (Speed Post or Email), and the last date for receipt of applications is 25 January 2026.
This article provides a detailed, verified, and reader-friendly explanation of the DRDO DRDE Paid Internship Scheme 2025, including eligibility criteria, subject-wise vacancies, stipend, selection process, application procedure, important dates, and FAQs, based entirely on the official advertisement
DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2025
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About DRDO and DRDE
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) functions under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and is responsible for developing advanced defence technologies and systems for the Indian Armed Forces.
The Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, is one of DRDO’s premier laboratories, specializing in biological and chemical defence research, including detection, protection, and mitigation technologies.
The Paid Internship Scheme of DRDO is designed to:
Encourage young academic talent
Provide exposure to defence R&D culture
Build future research capability
Bridge academic learning with real-world applications
DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2025 – Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Laboratory
Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE)
The total number of internship positions may vary depending on organizational requirements. As per the notification, subject-wise vacancies are as follows:
Subject Code
Discipline
Vacancies
01
Biological Sciences
03
02
Chemical Sciences
03
03
Engineering
02
Note: The number of vacancies is subject to change based on DRDE’s internal requirements.
Duration of DRDO Paid Internship
Minimum duration: 06 months
The internship must be completed continuously
A Completion Certificate will be issued only after successful completion of the full tenure and submission of project reports
Eligibility Criteria for DRDO DRDE Paid Internship 2025
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions mentioned below.
Nationality
Applicant must be an Indian citizen
Age Limit
Maximum age: Below 28 years
Age is calculated as of 25 January 2026
Academic Performance Requirement
Minimum 75% marks or CGPA ≥ 7.5
Degree must be from an AICTE / UGC approved institution
