Overview
Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), DRDO, Ministry of Defence has released a recruitment notification for the post of Paid Internship for UG (B.Tech final year) and PG (IInd year M.Sc/M.Tech) students (6 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before 06 December 2026 (last date for receipt of application).
Key Details
- Organization
- Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), DRDO, Ministry of Defence
- Qualification
- Pursuing full-time Graduate/Post Graduate course in Engineering and Science in the respective discipline
- Vacancies
- 6
- Advertisement No
- DGRE/DRPM/TCHR/5205/Voc Trg/2026-01
- Last date to apply
- 06 December 2026 (last date for receipt of application)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 06 December 2026 (last date for receipt of application) |
| Last date for receipt of application | 06 December 2026 |
| Intimation to Selected Students (tentative) | Last Week of Dec 2026 |
| Date of Start for Internship (tentative) | 01 January 2027 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Category (a) UG – Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 2 |
| Category (a) UG – Civil Engineering (CIE) | 2 |
| Category (b) PG – Remote Sensing/ Geoinformatics (RS) | 2 |
Important Links
Eligibility
The notice lists 6 internship places in total across Category (a) and Category (b). The internship must be a part of the student's degree course. Post: Vacancies | Pay Category (a) UG – Computer Science & Engineering (CSE): 2 | Rs 5,000/- per month Category (a) UG – Civil Engineering (CIE): 2 | Rs 5,000/- per month Category (b) PG – Remote Sensing/ Geoinformatics (RS): 2 | Rs 5,000/- per month The duration of the internship or project work is 06 months for every row, at DGRE, Plot No. 01, Sector 37-A, Chandigarh.
Age Limit
Below 28 Years, for all posts. The notice prints no cut-off date for counting age and no age relaxation.
Selection Process
The notice states that selection is based on CGPA or percentage of marks and an interview or interaction, as required. • The Principal/HOD/TPO of the institution should send a request letter for highly deserving meritorious students only. • Eligible students will be selected based on CGPA of all previous semesters/percentage of marks of all previous semesters/years and online/telephonic interview/interaction as required, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents. • Selection is entirely on merit basis/suitability for the project/assignment, after going through the applications and shortlisting candidates as per the vacancies. In case of tie, the marks of the lower examination are the tie-breaker. • Selected students are notified about joining procedures only through email to the email ID given in the application form. No communication is made with rejected students.
Important Instructions
• The internship is for 06 months. A progress report is due after 3 months and a project report after 6 months or completion; DGRE then issues a certificate. • If a student leaves in between, no Certificate of Completion is issued and no payment is made. • No boarding, lodging, transport, medical or any other allowance is provided; these are borne by the student. • DGRE/DRDO has no obligation to offer employment, and an intern cannot claim a right to employment on completing the internship. • The management reserves the right to change the vacancy positions or selection criteria at any point during selection without assigning any reason. • Mere applying or fulfilling the criteria does not ascertain candidature; suppression of facts leads to disqualification, and canvassing leads to cancellation of candidature. • Working hours are as per the lab/Estt time. No leave except sick leave, with a valid prescription, is given. • DGRE/DRDO is not responsible for any injuries sustained during the internship period. • Selected students must report at DGRE, Sector-37 A, Chandigarh, and give an undertaking on secrecy, IT rules and non-publication of data, and that they are not being paid for any other internship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DGRE Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date: 06 December 2026 (last date for receipt of application); Last date for receipt of application: 06 December 2026; Intimation to Selected Students (tentative): Last Week of Dec 2026; Date of Start for Internship (tentative): 01 January 2027
What is the age limit?
Below 28 Years
What is the selection process?
The notice states that selection is based on CGPA or percentage of marks and an interview or interaction, as required. • The Principal/HOD/TPO of the institution should send a request letter for highly deserving meritorious students only. • Eligible students will be selected based on CGPA of all previous semesters/percentage of marks of all previous semesters/years and online/telephonic interview/interaction as required, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents. • Selection is entirely on merit basis/suitability for the project/assignment, after going through the applications and shortlisting candidates as per the vacancies. In case of tie, the marks of the lower examination are the tie-breaker. • Selected students are notified about joining procedures only through email to the email ID given in the application form. No communication is made with rejected students.