DRDO NPOL Paid Internship Scheme 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 35
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Final year students of full-time UG/PG Engineering or Basic Science courses with minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; candidates must be currently enrolled in the final year of a full-time UG/PG course.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Chemical Engineering / Polymer Science or Technology 4 Vacancies
- Computer Science / AI & ML / Data Science 12 Vacancies
- Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering 10 Vacancies
- Mechanical Engineering 5 Vacancies
- Ocean Science / Ocean Technology 2 Vacancies
- Physics / Opto Electronics 2 Vacancies
The Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a premier research unit of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) in Kochi, has announced its Paid Internship Scheme for 2026. This recruitment drive offers 35 internship positions across various engineering and basic science disciplines, including Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering. Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled in full-time UG or PG courses at AICTE/UGC recognized institutions and be in their final year of study. This six-month program provides a total stipend of ₹30,000 and offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced underwater sensor and surveillance system research.
- Total of 35 internship vacancies available across six major technical disciplines.
- Maximum age limit for applicants is 28 years as on the closing date of application.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in their previous semesters.
- The internship duration is fixed for six months starting from July 1, 2026.
- Applications are accepted via email to [email protected] and through a mandatory Google Form link.
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Additional Salary Information
Total stipend of ₹30,000 provided in two equal installments of ₹15,000 each.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic achievements (minimum 75% or 7.5 CGPA).
Interaction/Interview (In-person, telephonic, or via Video Conferencing).
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Selection based on academic merit and interaction/interview.
How to Apply
- Download and fill the Application Form (Annexure A).
- Obtain the Endorsement Letter (Annexure B) from your Head of Institution/Principal.
- Scan both documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the PDF to [email protected] within the stipulated date.
- Submit additional details via the Google Form link: https://tinyurl.com/4jp8t4cc.
- Alternatively, send the application and Annexure B by speed post to: The Director, NPOL (DRDO), Thrikkakara PO, Kochi - 682 021.
- Ensure the envelope is superscribed with 'Application for Paid Internship Scheme - 2026 in the [Discipline Name] discipline'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selected interns will receive a total stipend of ₹30,000, paid in two equal installments of ₹15,000 after the completion of three months and six months respectively.
Students currently enrolled in full-time Under Graduate or Post Graduate courses in relevant disciplines from AICTE/UGC recognized institutions who are in their final year are eligible.
No, the offer of internship does not confer any right for employment or absorption in DRDO or NPOL.
