Overview
Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Defence Research and Development Organization, Government of India, Ministry of Defence has released a recruitment notification for the post of Paid Internship – Under-Graduate (AER, CHE, CIE, CSE, ECE, ELE, IT, INE, MEE, MSM) and Post-Graduate (CHS, PHY) (43 (38 under-graduate and 5 post-graduate), tentative vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before 13 November 2026 (last date for receipt of application).
Key Details
- Organization
- Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Defence Research and Development Organization, Government of India, Ministry of Defence
- Qualification
- Pursuing full-time B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Four Year Course) or second-year M.Sc. in the respective discipline, with 75% or above marks
- Vacancies
- 43 (38 under-graduate and 5 post-graduate), tentative
- Advertisement No
- TBRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/02
- Last date to apply
- 13 November 2026 (last date for receipt of application)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 13 November 2026 (last date for receipt of application) |
| Last date for receipt of application | 13 November 2026 |
| Intimation to selected students (tentative) | First / Second Week of December 2026 |
| Start of internship (tentative) | 01 January 2027 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
The 43 internships are divided into two categories. The stipend is the same for every branch code: Rs. 5,000/- per month for 6 months, at TBRL, Range Ramgarh, District: Panchkula, Haryana.
Age Limit
The age of the student should be less than 28 years (as on 31 December 2026). The notice prints no age relaxation. Applicants should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Selection Process
Selection is on merit and suitability, through shortlisting of applications, an online / telephonic interview or interaction as required, and verification of documents. • Shortlisting: the selection is based on merit / suitability of the candidate for the project / assignment / any other selection criteria decided by the Laboratory, based on cumulative marks percentage / CGPA obtained up to the last semester / year, or the profile of the candidate. Candidates are shortlisted as per the vacancies indicated. • Interview: an online / telephonic interview / interaction is held as required. • Verification: selection is subject to satisfactory verification of the documents. • Tie: if two candidates obtain the same percentage of marks, the candidate older in age is preferred on Date of Birth. • Intimation: selected students are told about the joining procedure only through official e-mail to the e-mail ID given in the application form, with the terms, conditions and guidelines of the internship. No communication is made with unselected students. • After selection, the candidate must obtain a police verification certificate and submit it at joining.
Important Instructions
• Merely applying with the required documents or fulfilling the criteria does not ascertain candidature or a paid internship. • Incomplete or erroneous applications, or those received after the due date, will be rejected, and no further communication will be entertained. • The Principal / HOD / TPO should send the request letter only in the format attached with the advertisement. • TBRL / DRDO has no obligation to offer employment to interns, and an intern cannot claim any 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. • Candidates should check their e-mail periodically during the selection process. • Suppression of facts leads to disqualification at any stage or later. Deviation from the desired qualification / marks / facts leads to summary rejection of candidature. • Canvassing or personal follow-up to influence selection leads to immediate cancellation of candidature. • Interns must follow the Laboratory's guidelines; the internship will be terminated for indisciplinary activities. TBRL / DRDO is not responsible for any injuries during the internship. • In case of any dispute, the decision of TBRL / DRDO Management is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO TBRL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 43 Posts?
Last Date: 13 November 2026 (last date for receipt of application); Last date for receipt of application: 13 November 2026; Intimation to selected students (tentative): First / Second Week of December 2026; Start of internship (tentative): 01 January 2027
What is the age limit?
Less than 28 years (as on 31 December 2026)
What is the selection process?
Selection is on merit and suitability, through shortlisting of applications, an online / telephonic interview or interaction as required, and verification of documents. • Shortlisting: the selection is based on merit / suitability of the candidate for the project / assignment / any other selection criteria decided by the Laboratory, based on cumulative marks percentage / CGPA obtained up to the last semester / year, or the profile of the candidate. Candidates are shortlisted as per the vacancies indicated. • Interview: an online / telephonic interview / interaction is held as required. • Verification: selection is subject to satisfactory verification of the documents. • Tie: if two candidates obtain the same percentage of marks, the candidate older in age is preferred on Date of Birth. • Intimation: selected students are told about the joining procedure only through official e-mail to…