Paid Internship for Engineering and Science Students at LRDE DRDO 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 75
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Final year students of BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, or M.Sc in relevant engineering/science branches with minimum 70% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible (Final year students)
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
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The Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), is inviting applications for its Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27. This six-month program offers 75 vacancies for final-year students pursuing BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, or M.Sc in disciplines such as Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Civil, and Electrical Engineering. Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and gain hands-on exposure to indigenous radar technologies and R&D activities in a world-class defense environment.
- Total of 75 internship vacancies available across five major engineering and science disciplines.
- Fixed monthly stipend of ₹5,000 provided, paid in two equal installments of ₹15,000 each.
- Mandatory internship duration of 6 months with a requirement of at least 15 working days per month.
- Applications must be submitted via Speed Post through the candidate's respective college or institute.
- Candidates must have secured at least 70% aggregate marks in their current degree program to be eligible.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend: ₹5,000 per month (fixed). Total ₹30,000 paid in two installments of ₹15,000 (after 3 months and after 6 months).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic merit (minimum 70% marks requirement).
Technical evaluation for stipend disbursement.
Verification of original documents at the time of joining.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
Reservation norms as per Government of India guidelines for internship programs.
How to Apply
- Download the application format (Annexure I) from the official notification.
- Fill the application form and obtain a request letter from your college Principal/HOD.
- Prepare a brief write-up on your reason for applying and field of interest.
- Attach copies of mark sheets, college ID card, and Aadhaar card.
- Mention the 'Branch Code' and 'Application for Paid Internship' on top of the envelope.
- Send the complete set via Speed Post to: The Director, LRDE, DRDO, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru - 560093.
Frequently Asked Questions
Final year students pursuing BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, or M.Sc with at least 70% aggregate marks are eligible. Only Indian Nationals can apply.
Applications must be sent via Speed Post in the prescribed format through your college. Direct applications from students will not be accepted.
The internship lasts for 6 months with a fixed monthly stipend of ₹5,000, totaling ₹30,000 for the full tenure.
