Under-Graduate Internship (B.Tech) – DRDO RCI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 160
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Final year students (VII & VIII semesters) pursuing a full-time B.Tech degree in CSE, AI, ML, Cyber Security, Electronics, ECE, EIE, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Aeronautical, or Safety Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — this is an internship program for current final year engineering students.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is offering a prestigious Under-Graduate Internship (B.Tech) for 160 students across various engineering disciplines including CS, Electronics, and Mechanical. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 while working on state-of-the-art avionics and missile systems at the Hyderabad laboratory. This opportunity is specifically designed for final year B.Tech students in their VII or VIII semesters to gain practical defense R&D exposure. Applying for this DRDO recruitment 2026 allows students to enhance their technical skills in a premier national laboratory environment.
- Candidates must be in their final year (VII or VIII semester) of a full-time B.Tech program from a recognized university.
- The internship duration is a minimum of six months with a mandatory attendance of 15 days per month at the RCI Hyderabad lab.
- Applicants must have a strong academic record with a minimum of 75% marks or equivalent CGPA from AICTE/UGC approved colleges.
- The upper age limit for applicants is 28 years as of the application deadline on 20 June 2026.
- Selection is based on merit, CGPA, and potentially an online interview or interaction as determined by the laboratory management.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly stipend of ₹5,000 per month for a minimum period of 06 months.
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
Total Vacancies: 160 (Combined for UG and PG categories) Reservations follow standard Government of India norms for internship programs
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
Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for the duration of their project work.
Final year B.Tech students in their 7th or 8th semesters with at least 75% marks are eligible to apply.
The last date for receipt of the completed application form at RCI Hyderabad is 20 June 2026.