Mechanical Engineering – NPOL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- 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 Mechanical Engineering from AICTE/UGC approved institutions.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required; must be a current final year student.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Mechanical Engineering students have the opportunity to apply for 5 internship vacancies at NPOL under the 2026 DRDO Paid Internship Scheme. The role offers a total stipend of ₹30,000 for a six-month tenure, providing a unique platform to contribute to naval research and innovation. Eligible candidates must be in their final year of a full-time B.Tech or M.Tech program with a minimum aggregate of 75% marks. This internship is ideal for those looking to apply mechanical design principles to advanced underwater surveillance technology.
- The maximum age for eligibility is 28 years at the time of the application closing date.
- Candidates must ensure the internship is a mandatory part of their university's prescribed curriculum.
- Selection involves shortlisting based on academic achievements followed by a telephonic or personal interview.
- The internship is scheduled to begin on 01 July 2026 at the NPOL facility in Thrikkakkara, Kochi.
- Applications require an endorsement letter from the Head of the Institution or Principal.
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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
The total stipend is ₹30,000, with ₹15,000 paid after three months and the remaining ₹15,000 after six months.
Applicants must be final-year B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech students in Mechanical Engineering with at least 75% marks.
Selection is based on academic performance (min 75% or 7.5 CGPA) and a subsequent interaction/interview.
