Physics / Opto Electronics – NPOL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Final year students of full-time Graduate or Post Graduate courses in Physics or Opto Electronics from recognized institutions.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — must be a bonafide final year student with a consistently good academic record.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Physics and Opto Electronics discipline at NPOL has 2 tentative vacancies for the 2026 Paid Internship Scheme. Selected students will be engaged for six months with a total stipend of ₹30,000, focusing on advanced optical and physical research for naval technology. Applicants must be in the final year of their Graduate or Post Graduate studies in Physics or Opto Electronics with a minimum of 7.5 CGPA. This is a rare opportunity to gain exposure to high-end defense research and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.
- Candidates must be under 28 years of age as of the last date of application receipt.
- The internship must be a mandatory part of the student's academic curriculum for at least six months.
- Applications must be sent to [email protected] and also submitted via the official Google Form.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for an interaction session.
- The internship period is scheduled to commence on 01 July 2026.
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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
A total stipend of ₹30,000 is provided for the six-month internship, paid in two installments of ₹15,000 each.
Candidates must be final-year students of a full-time degree in Physics or Opto Electronics with at least 75% marks.
There are 2 tentative vacancies available for the Physics and Opto Electronics discipline.
