Paid Internship for Engineering and Science Students at DRDO RCI Hyderabad 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 160
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Final year students of B.Tech, M.Tech, or M.Sc in relevant engineering or science disciplines (Physics/Chemistry) with a minimum of 75% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible (Open to final year UG/PG students)
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 27 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad, is inviting applications for its Paid Internship program for the year 2026. This recruitment drive offers 160 internship positions for final-year Under-Graduate (B.Tech) and Post-Graduate (M.Tech/M.Sc) students across various engineering and science disciplines. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for a minimum duration of six months, providing a unique opportunity to gain practical exposure in state-of-the-art avionics and defense systems. This program is specifically designed for meritorious Indian citizens with a strong academic record of at least 75% marks from AICTE or UGC approved institutions.
- Total of 160 internship vacancies available across UG and PG categories.
- Application deadline is June 20, 2026, via Speed Post or Courier services.
- Candidates must be below 28 years of age to be eligible for the program.
- Internship duration is a minimum of 6 months with a mandatory 15-day monthly attendance.
- Selection is based on merit, CGPA, and potentially an online interview or interaction.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly Stipend: ₹5,000 per month. Payment is made in two installments: the first after 3 months and the second after completion of the 6-month tenure.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on academic merit (minimum 75% marks).
Selection based on CGPA and academic performance.
Online interview or interaction as required.
Satisfactory verification of original documents.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
Selection is based entirely on merit and academic record as per DRDO norms.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed bio-data form from the official DRDO website.
- Fill the application form completely and attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Enclose self-attested copies of marks sheets, College ID card, and Aadhar card.
- Include an original referral letter issued by the Principal or HOD of your institution.
- Place all documents in an envelope and mention 'Application for Paid Internship' and your 'Branch Code' on top.
- Send the envelope via Speed Post or Courier to: Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence R&D Organization, Vignyana kancha, Hyderabad-500069.
Frequently Asked Questions
Final year students pursuing B.Tech (VII/VIII semester), M.Tech (IInd year), or M.Sc (IInd year) in relevant Engineering or Science disciplines with at least 75% marks are eligible.
Selected interns receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for a minimum period of six months.
Applications must be submitted offline by sending the prescribed bio-data form and required documents via Speed Post or Courier to the Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad.