Computer Science / AI & ML / Data Science – NPOL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 12
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Final year students of full-time B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science from AICTE/UGC recognized institutions.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must be currently enrolled in the final year of their degree program.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) is offering 12 vacancies for the Computer Science / AI & ML / Data Science internship role under the DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026. Selected interns will receive a total stipend of ₹30,000 for a six-month duration, paid in two equal installments. This position is open to final-year B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech students in relevant disciplines who have maintained a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on advanced underwater sensors and surveillance systems within a premier defense research laboratory.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 28 years as of the closing date of the application.
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time AICTE/UGC recognized course and be in their final year.
- The internship is a fixed six-month engagement starting from 01 July 2026 at the Kochi laboratory.
- Selection is based on academic merit followed by an interaction in person, via telephone, or through video conferencing.
- Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] and through the provided Google Form link.
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Additional Salary Information
Total stipend of ₹30,000 for the 6-month duration, paid in two 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 receive a total stipend of ₹30,000, paid as ₹15,000 after three months and ₹15,000 upon completion of the six-month term.
Candidates must be final-year students in B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science, AI, ML, or Data Science with at least 75% marks.
There are a total of 12 tentative vacancies available for the Computer Science, AI & ML, and Data Science discipline.
