DRDO Fellowship 2026: Eligibility, Stipend & Last Date to Apply
On 15 Oct 2026
DRDO SAG Internship Program Announced For Engineering and Science Students
1. Overview of the Internship Program
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Scientific Analysis Group (SAG), has launched a six-month internship program for students. This initiative aims to provide young learners with hands-on exposure to research, technology development, and analytical projects carried out within DRDO labs.
2. Objective of the Program
The primary goal of the internship is to:
(i) Offer students practical training in defence-related research fields
(ii) Equip them with advanced technical knowledge
(iii) Help them understand real-time problem-solving within DRDO
(iv) Encourage young talent to contribute to national defense technology
3. Eligible Academic Streams
Students from the following educational backgrounds can apply:
(i) Electronics Engineering
(ii) Computer Engineering / Computer Science
(iii) Information Technology
(iv) Physics
(v) Mathematics
(vi) Applied Sciences
(vii) Other related technical fields depending on project requirements
4. Academic Requirements
To qualify for the internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
(i) Minimum 75% marks in their last completed exam
(ii) A CGPA of 7.5 or above
(iii) Candidates must be enrolled in a recognized university or institute
(iv) Strong academic performance will help increase selection chances
5. Documents Needed for Application
Applicants are required to submit:
(i) Academic mark sheets
(ii) Valid government ID proof
(iii) Resume/CV with academic details
(iv) Project or research experience (if any)
(v) Department endorsement letter (if required)
(vi) Any supporting certificates requested by DRDO
6. Selection Procedure
The selection process is fully merit-based, considering the following:
(i) Academic score and consistency
(ii) Ranking of the student’s institute
(iii) Previous project or internship experience
(iv) Suitability of background with the research area
(v) Availability of positions in the SAG unit
Selected candidates will receive communication directly from DRDO.
7. Benefits of the Internship
DRDO offers several advantages for selected students:
(i) A monthly stipend of ₹9,000
(ii) Exposure to high-level defense technologies
(iii) Guidance from top scientists and technical experts
(iv) Opportunity to work on real research and analytical tasks
(v) Certificate upon successful completion
(vi) Valuable experience for future higher studies or job applications
8. Internship Duration & Mode
(i) Total duration: Six Months
(ii) Mode of training: Offline / In-Lab Training
(iii) Students may work on analytical models, simulations, data assessment, or research-oriented tasks
9. Scale of the Program
More than 30,000 students have gained practical experience through similar DRDO internship or training programs in past years. This highlights the popularity and credibility of DRDO’s student-oriented initiatives.
10. Application Deadline
(i) Last date to apply: 18 December 2025
(ii) Students must submit all documents before the deadline to be considered.
11. How to Apply
(i) Applications must be submitted online through the provided link: tinyurl.com/4yrdn4r5
(ii) Follow all instructions carefully before uploading documents.
12. Important Notes
(i) The internship offer is subject to seat availability.
(ii) Submission of application does NOT guarantee selection.
(iii) DRDO has the right to accept or reject applications based on internal criteria.