Overview
Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, DRDO, Ministry of Defence has released a recruitment notification for the post of DLRL Internship (75 internships vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline by post before 15 May 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, DRDO, Ministry of Defence
- Qualification
- Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Students who are going to the final year B.E./B.Tech. in the academic year 2026-2027 in the respective discipline (Electronics & Communication Engineering / Computer Science Engineering / Mechanical Engineering). Students with backlogs are not eligible. Other Conditions: Candidates must submit referral/sponsorship letter from their respective college along with the application. Selected candidates will be required to submit Police Verification Certificate and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Principal at the time of joining.
- Vacancies
- 75 internships
- Advertisement No
- DLRL/HRD/PINT/2026/01
- Posted
- 16 April 2026 (publication date)
- Last date to apply
- 15 May 2026
Important Dates
| Application Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 April 2026 (publication date) |
| Application Last Date (receipt at DLRL) | 15 May 2026 |
| Internship Start Date | 01 July 2026 (tentatively) |
| Payment Schedule | ₹15,000/- after completion of 3 months + ₹15,000/- after completion of 6 months (subject to minimum 15 days attendance per month) |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 75 paid internships will be offered under DLRL Hyderabad Internship 2026. Check discipline-wise vacancy details in the table below. Sl. No.: Discipline | Number of Vacancies 1: Electronics and Communication Engineering | 40 2: Computer Science Engineering | 25 3: Mechanical Engineering | 10 Total: 75 Note: The number of vacancies is tentative. If suitable candidates are not available in one discipline, the vacancy/vacancies will be adjusted in other discipline(s).
Eligibility
Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Students who are going to the final year B.E./B.Tech. in the academic year 2026-2027 in the respective discipline (Electronics & Communication Engineering / Computer Science Engineering / Mechanical Engineering). Students with backlogs are not eligible. Other Conditions: Candidates must submit referral/sponsorship letter from their respective college along with the application. Selected candidates will be required to submit Police Verification Certificate and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Principal at the time of joining.
Selection Process
The selection for DLRL Paid Internship 2026 will be based on the following: Merit List: Selection will be based on merit i.e. cumulative marks percentage / CGPA obtained up to 3rd year 1st Semester & interview / interaction, if required. Tie-Breaker: If two candidates obtain the same percentage of marks, Date of Birth will be considered and the candidate elder in age will be given preference. Final Intimation: Selected students will only be notified about the joining procedures through the mail ID mentioned in the application form. No communication will be undertaken with unselected students.
How to Apply
Eligible students for DLRL Paid Internship 2026 must submit their application offline by post. The application process is as follows: Step 1 - Download Form: Download the prescribed application form from the official DRDO website https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies. Step 2 - Fill Application: Fill the application form in capital letters. Attach the referral/sponsorship letter from the respective college (on college letterhead) and all required documents. Step 3 - Send Application: Send the duly filled application along with enclosures to the following address by post, mentioning on the envelope “Application for Paid Internship with Discipline” for which the candidate is applying: The Director, Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research & Development Organization, Chandrayangutta Lines, Hyderabad - 500 005 Note: Last date for receipt of applications at DLRL is 15 May 2026. Incomplete, erroneous, illegible and applications received after the due date will not be considered. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
Required Documents
Candidates must submit the following documents along with the prescribed application form: 1. Aadhaar Card, 2. College ID, 3. Bonafide certificate, 4. Marks Sheets (till 3rd year 1st Semester), 5. Referral/Sponsorship letter from respective college (on college letterhead). Note: List of enclosures to be submitted as per application form. Incomplete applications without the referral letter will not be considered.
Important Instructions
• Students with backlogs are not eligible. The duration of paid internship is for six months starting from 1st July 2026 tentatively. Students who do not complete the 6 months internship will not be awarded the internship certificate. Completion of the internship does not guarantee employment in DRDO. • Other expenditure such as lodging, boarding, transport, medical etc., if any, will be borne by the individual concerned. Selected candidates will be intimated through mail along with terms & conditions and guidelines of internship. After selection, the candidate is required to obtain police verification certificate and submit at the time of joining. • The number of vacancies is tentative. The decision of the Internship Selection Committee shall be final. All information related to the selection will be published on the DRDO website only; candidates must regularly check the website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO DLRL Internship Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts?
Application Last Date: 15 May 2026; Application Start Date: 16 April 2026 (publication date); Application Last Date (receipt at DLRL): 15 May 2026; Internship Start Date: 01 July 2026 (tentatively); Payment Schedule: ₹15,000/- after completion of 3 months + ₹15,000/- after completion of 6 months (subject to minimum 15 days attendance per month)
What is the selection process?
The selection for DLRL Paid Internship 2026 will be based on the following: Merit List: Selection will be based on merit i.e. cumulative marks percentage / CGPA obtained up to 3rd year 1st Semester & interview / interaction, if required. Tie-Breaker: If two candidates obtain the same percentage of marks, Date of Birth will be considered and the candidate elder in age will be given preference. Final Intimation: Selected students will only be notified about the joining procedures through the mail ID mentioned in the application form. No communication will be undertaken with unselected students.