DMRL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), DRDO has invited applications for 20 paid internship opportunities for eligible final-year BE/BTech and ME/MTech/MSc students. The internship will run for 6 months with a stipend of ₹5,000 per month, and applications must be submitted through email by the tentative last date of 15 Ju
Vacancy Details
| Organization Name | Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Examination Name | DMRL Paid Internship Scheme 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | DMRL/HRD/PIS/2026/01 |
| Post Name | DMRL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Location | Telangana |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Tentative) | 15 July 2026 |
| Intimation to Selected Students (Tentative) | 31 July 2026 |
| Commencement of Internship (Tentative) | 05 August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Final Year BE/BTech or ME/MTech/MSc in Specified Disciplines
Nationality: Applicants must be Indian nationals. Course Status: Candidates must be final-year students currently pursuing the prescribed undergraduate or postgraduate course. Under-Graduate (BE/BTech): Candidates must be pursuing Final Year Engineering in one of the specified disciplines and must have a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a scale of 10 in all previous semesters. Post-Graduate (ME/MTech/MSc): Candidates must be pursuing Post Graduation in Engineering or Science and must have secured a minimum of 70% marks in the 1st Year examination. Course Mode: Students must be enrolled in a full-time course. Institution Requirement: The College or University must be approved by AICTE or UGC. Eligible Disciplines: Metallurgical / Material Science Engineering - Branch Code: MT Mechanical Engineering - Branch Code: ME Physics - Branch Code: PH Chemistry - Branch Code: CH Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) - Branch Code: CSE (DS) Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) - Branch Code: CSE (AI&ML) Maximum Age: Candidates must be below 28 years of age as on 31 July 2026. Internship Location: DMRL, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad-58. The internship is intended for eligible final-year students pursuing the specified courses and disciplines.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Below 28 Years as on 31-07-2026
Salary Structure
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | ₹5,000 |
| Internship Duration | 6 Months |
| First Stipend Instalment | After 3 Months of Internship |
| Second Stipend Instalment | After Successful Completion of 6 Months |
| Stipend During Extension Beyond 6 Months | Not Payable |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹0 (Nil) |
Documents Required
- Filled application form in the prescribed format
- Copy of marksheets of last semesters/year
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- Reference/Request Letter from the college for Paid Internship in the prescribed format
- Brief bio-data of less than 300 words highlighting achievements
- Original Reference/Request Letter from the college for Paid Internship at the time of joining
- Original Bonafide Certificate from the College at the time of joining
- Original No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college authorities on college letterhead at the time of joining
- Police Verification from hometown/place of residence
- Undertaking for adherence to the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923
- Undertaking to follow IT Rules and Regulations applicable to the Ministry of Defence
- Bank details for stipend transfer
- Original Aadhaar Card for verification
- College ID Card for verification
- 03 passport-size colour photographs
- All previous semester marksheets in original for verification
- The police verification acknowledgement can be submitted at the time of joining, while the certificate must be provided within two weeks of joining. Original documents will be returned immediately after verification.
Selection Process
- 1Merit-Based Shortlisting
- 2Online/Offline Interview or Interaction, as Required
- 3Selection of Eligible Students
- 4Intimation to Selected Students Through Email
- 5Joining and Original Document Verification
- 6Selection will be made purely on merit. No communication will be sent to students who are not selected. Selected students will receive joining-related information only through the email ID provided in their application form.
Exam Pattern
The provided source does not prescribe a written examination for the DMRL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026. Selection is based purely on merit, with an online or offline interview or interaction conducted if required. Therefore, no information is available regarding the number of questions, total marks, examination duration, negative marking or section-wise distribution. Candidates should prepare according to their academic discipline and the requirements communicated by DMRL if they are called for an interview or interaction. No separate written examination pattern is mentioned in the provided source.
Syllabus
The provided source does not specify a formal syllabus for the DMRL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026. No written examination syllabus, subject-wise topic list, marks distribution or prescribed interview syllabus has been provided. Selection is based on merit, with an online or offline interview or interaction if required. Candidates should not assume any fixed syllabus unless DMRL provides additional instructions during the selection process.
How To Apply
Read the complete DMRL Paid Internship Scheme 2026 notification carefully before applying. Check the educational qualification, course status, academic marks, age limit, eligible discipline and other conditions. Ensure that you are an Indian national and a final-year student pursuing an eligible full-time BE/BTech or ME/MTech/MSc course. Download and fill in the application form in the prescribed format. Enter correct personal, contact, educational and branch details in the application form. Mention the correct branch code according to the eligible discipline. Attach copies of the marksheets of the last semesters/year. Attach a copy of the Aadhaar Card. Obtain the Reference/Request Letter from the college for the Paid Internship in the prescribed format. Prepare a brief bio-data of less than 300 words highlighting achievements. Combine or attach the required application form and supporting documents according to the instructions provided in the notification. Send the complete application through email only to hrd.dmrl@gov.in. Use the prescribed email subject line and application format, if specified in the notification. Submit the application by the tentative last date of 15 July 2026. Ensure that all information provided in the application matches the supporting documents. Keep the original Reference/Request Letter, Bonafide Certificate and No Objection Certificate from the college ready for submission at the time of joining. Keep the original Aadhaar Card, College ID Card and all previous semester marksheets ready for verification. Arrange Police Verification from the hometown or place of residence. If the Police Verification Certificate is not available at the time of joining, submit the acknowledgement and provide the certificate within two weeks of joining. Regularly check the email ID mentioned in the application because selected students will receive joining-related information only through email.
Important Instructions
Applicants must be Indian nationals. Only final-year students pursuing the prescribed undergraduate or postgraduate courses are eligible. Undergraduate candidates must be pursuing final-year BE/BTech in an eligible discipline. BE/BTech candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a scale of 10 in all previous semesters. Postgraduate candidates must be pursuing ME/MTech/MSc in an eligible discipline. ME/MTech/MSc candidates must have secured at least 70% marks in the 1st Year examination. Students must be enrolled in a full-time course. The College or University must be approved by AICTE or UGC. Eligible disciplines include Metallurgical/Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science), and Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning). Candidates must be below 28 years of age as on 31 July 2026. The internship duration is 6 months. The internship location is DMRL, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad-58. The monthly stipend is ₹5,000. The first stipend instalment will be paid after completion of 3 months of internship. The second stipend instalment will be paid after successful completion of 6 months. The stipend will be transferred directly to the student's bank account. No stipend will be paid for any extension beyond the prescribed 6-month internship period. There is no application fee. Applications must be submitted through email only. The tentative last date for submission of applications is 15 July 2026. Selection will be made purely on merit. An online or offline interview or interaction may be conducted if required. No written examination is mentioned in the provided source. No communication will be sent to students who are not selected. Selected students will receive joining-related information only through the email ID provided in the application form. The tentative date for intimation to selected students is 31 July 2026. The tentative commencement date of the internship is 05 August 2026. Selected students must submit the original Reference/Request Letter from the college at the time of joining. An original Bonafide Certificate and No Objection Certificate from the college authorities on college letterhead must be submitted at the time of joining. Police Verification from the hometown or place of residence is required. If the Police Verification Certificate is unavailable at the time of joining, the acknowledgement may be submitted, but the certificate must be provided within two weeks of joining. Selected students must sign an undertaking to comply with the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923. Selected students must also agree to follow the IT Rules and Regulations applicable to the Ministry of Defence. Candidates should bring the original Aadhaar Card, College ID Card, all previous semester marksheets and 03 passport-size colour photographs at the time of joining. Original documents will be returned immediately after verification.
Job Description
Introduction The DMRL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) for eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students. A total of 20 paid internship opportunities are available under the DMRL Paid Internship Scheme 2026. The internship is open to eligible students from specified engineering and science disciplines. The programme will continue for 6 months, and selected students will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month. Applications must be submitted through email only. The tentative last date for submission is 15 July 2026. The tentative date for intimation to selected students is 31 July 2026, while the internship is expected to commence tentatively on 05 August 2026. Vacancy Overview The DMRL Paid Internship Scheme 2026 is being conducted for 20 internship opportunities. Particular Details Organization Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), DRDO Scheme Name DMRL Paid Internship Scheme 2026 Advertisement No. DMRL/HRD/PIS/2026/01 Total Vacancies 20 Opportunity Type Paid Internship Application Mode Through Email Only Internship Duration 6 Months Monthly Stipend ₹5,000 Internship Location DMRL, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad-58 Tentative Last Date 15 July 2026 Selection Process Merit-Based Shortlisting and Interview/Interaction, if required Eligible Disciplines The internship is available for students from the following disciplines: Discipline Branch Code Metallurgical / Material Science Engineering MT Mechanical Engineering ME Physics PH Chemistry CH Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) CSE (DS) Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) CSE (AI&ML) The source confirms a total of 20 internship vacancies but does not provide a separate discipline-wise or category-wise vacancy distribution. Eligibility Candidates must satisfy the prescribed nationality, course, academic performance and institution conditions. Nationality Applicants must be Indian nationals. Course Status Candidates must be final-year students currently pursuing the prescribed undergraduate or postgraduate course. The course must be: Full-time Conducted by a College or University approved by AICTE or UGC Undergraduate Eligibility Final-year BE/BTech students can apply if they are pursuing an eligible engineering discipline. Candidates must have: Minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a scale of 10 The required CGPA in all previous semesters Eligible undergraduate disciplines should fall within the branches specified for the internship scheme. Postgraduate Eligibility Students pursuing ME/MTech/MSc in an eligible engineering or science discipline can apply. Candidates must have: Minimum 70% marks in the 1st Year examination Applicants should ensure that their academic performance is supported by valid marksheets and certificates. Eligible Disciplines The prescribed disciplines are: Metallurgical / Material Science Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Chemistry Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) Candidates should mention the correct branch details and branch code in the application wherever required. Age Limit The prescribed age condition is: Maximum Age: Below 28 Years Age will be considered as on 31 July 2026. Category-wise age relaxation is Not Mentioned in the provided source. Candidates should verify their age carefully before submitting the application. Salary The DMRL internship provides a monthly stipend. Component Details Monthly Stipend ₹5,000 Internship Duration 6 Months First Stipend Instalment After 3 Months of Internship Second Stipend Instalment After Successful Completion of 6 Months Payment Mode Direct Transfer to Student's Bank Account Stipend During Extension Beyond 6 Months Not Payable The first stipend instalment will be released after completion of the first 3 months of internship. The second instalment will be released after successful completion of the full 6-month internship period. If the internship continues beyond the prescribed 6 months, no stipend will be paid for the extended period. Selection Process The selection process consists of: Merit-Based Shortlisting Online or Offline Interview/Interaction, if required Selection of Eligible Students Intimation through Email Joining and Original Document Verification Merit-Based Shortlisting Selection will be made purely on merit. Candidates should ensure that all academic details and achievements mentioned in the application are correct and supported by valid documents. Interview or Interaction DMRL may conduct an online or offline interview or interaction if required. The source does not provide: Interview marks Minimum qualifying marks Fixed interview syllabus Interview duration Subject-wise assessment criteria No written examination is mentioned. Selection Intimation No communication will be sent to students who are not selected. Selected students will receive joining-related information only through the email ID provided in the application form. Candidates should provide an active email address and check it regularly. Application Process Eligible candidates should complete the email application process carefully. Read the complete DMRL Paid Internship Scheme 2026 notification. Check the nationality, course, academic performance, age and discipline requirements. Obtain the prescribed application form. Fill in the application form with correct personal and contact details. Enter complete educational qualification information. Mention the correct eligible discipline and branch code. Attach copies of the marksheets of the last semesters or year. Attach a copy of the Aadhaar Card. Obtain the Reference/Request Letter from the college in the prescribed format. Prepare a brief bio-data of less than 300 words highlighting achievements. Check that all information in the application matches the supporting documents. Send the complete application through email only to hrd.dmrl@gov.in. Submit the application by the tentative last date of 15 July 2026. Regularly check the email ID mentioned in the application for selection and joining updates. Keep all original documents ready for verification at the time of joining. There is no application fee. Documents Required at the Time of Joining Selected students should keep the following documents ready: Original Reference/Request Letter from the college for Paid Internship Original Bonafide Certificate from the College Original No Objection Certificate from college authorities on college letterhead Police Verification from hometown or place of residence Undertaking for adherence to the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 Undertaking to follow IT Rules and Regulations applicable to the Ministry of Defence Bank details for stipend transfer Original Aadhaar Card College ID Card 03 passport-size colour photographs All previous semester marksheets in original If the Police Verification Certificate is not available at the time of joining, the acknowledgement may be submitted. The final certificate must be provided within two weeks of joining. Original documents will be returned immediately after verification. Important Dates Event Date Notification Release Date 03 July 2026 Application Start Date 03 July 2026 Tentative Last Date for Application 15 July 2026 Tentative Intimation to Selected Students 31 July 2026 Tentative Commencement of Internship 05 August 2026 Candidates should complete the application process before the tentative closing date and regularly monitor their registered email for further communication. Important Information Applicants must be Indian nationals. Only final-year students pursuing eligible full-time courses can apply. BE/BTech candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 7.0 out of 10 in all previous semesters. ME/MTech/MSc candidates must have at least 70% marks in the 1st Year examination. The College or University must be approved by AICTE or UGC. Candidates must be below 28 years of age as on 31 July 2026. The internship duration is 6 months. The monthly stipend is ₹5,000. There is no application fee. Applications must be submitted through email only. Selection will be made purely on merit. An online or offline interview or interaction may be conducted if required. No written examination is mentioned. No communication will be sent to students who are not selected. Selected students will receive joining-related information only through the email ID provided in the application form. Police Verification is required. Selected students must comply with the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 and applicable Ministry of Defence IT Rules and Regulations. No stipend will be paid for an extension beyond the prescribed 6-month period. Conclusion The DMRL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 provides 20 paid internship opportunities for eligible final-year engineering and science students at the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory under DRDO. Students from Metallurgical/Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning disciplines can check their eligibility. Undergraduate applicants must meet the prescribed CGPA requirement, while postgraduate applicants must satisfy the minimum marks condition. The internship will continue for 6 months, with a stipend of ₹5,000 per month. Selection is purely merit-based, and an online or offline interview or interaction may be conducted if required. Eligible candidates should prepare the prescribed application form, academic documents, college reference letter and brief bio-data, and submit the application through email by the tentative deadline of 15 July 2026. Selected students should also prepare the required original documents, Police Verification and undertakings before joining the internship.
