DRDO DEAL Paid Internship 2026
Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), a premier DRDO laboratory working in Software Defined Radios, Satellite Communication, Data Link and Surveillance Technologies, has released DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 notification. Eligible final year B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. (Electronics) students can apply offline before 30 June 2026 for a six-month paid internship program.
| Organisation | Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) |
| Parent Organisation | DRDO |
| Advertisement Number | DEAL/HRD/Paid Internship-2026 |
| Internship Name | DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
| Internship Duration | 06 Months |
| Total Stipend | Rs. 30,000 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Selection Mode | Merit Based |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2026 |
| Internship Start Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Type | Details |
| B.Tech/B.E. | Full-time students who have completed 3rd year / 6th semester or will complete by July 2026. |
| M.Tech/M.Sc. (Electronics) | Full-time students who have completed 1st year / 2nd semester or will complete by July 2026. |
| Academic Requirement | Minimum CGPA 7.0 on a scale of 10. |
| Institute Requirement | AICTE approved College/University. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen. |
| Backlog Condition | Students having backlog/failure in any of the first 5 semesters are not eligible. |
| Discipline | Vacancy |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 20 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 05 |
| Total | 45 |
| Stage | Process |
| Stage 1 | Application Screening |
| Stage 2 | Merit-Based Shortlisting |
| Stage 3 | Selection Intimation |
| Stage 4 | Joining Formalities and Internship Commencement |
| Component | Amount |
| After Completion of 3 Months | Rs. 15,000 |
| After Completion of 6 Months | Rs. 15,000 |
| Total Stipend | Rs. 30,000 |
| Attendance Requirement | Minimum 15 working days attendance per month |
| Complete Salary Breakdown | Check DRDO DEAL Paid Internship 2026 Salary 2026 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| DRDO Careers Page | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Application Format | Application must be submitted in prescribed Appendix-A format only. |
| Submission Mode | Only hand-delivered or Speed Post applications will be accepted. |
| Email Applications | Applications submitted through email will not be considered. |
| Envelope Superscription | Mention 'Application for DRDO Paid Internship' and Branch/Discipline on envelope. |
| Internship Completion | Students not completing 6 months internship will not receive stipend or certificate. |
| Accommodation | Lodging, boarding, transport and medical expenses will be borne by students. |
| Attendance Requirement | Minimum 15 working days attendance per month is mandatory. |
| Selection Communication | Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. |
| Incomplete Applications | Incomplete or late applications will be rejected. |
| Step 1 | Download internship application form (Appendix-A) from DRDO Careers portal. |
| Step 2 | Fill all required details carefully. |
| Step 3 | Obtain recommendation letter from Head/Dean/Principal. |
| Step 4 | Attach Bio-data/Resume and supporting documents. |
| Step 5 | Mention 'Application for DRDO Paid Internship' and discipline on envelope. |
| Step 6 | Send application through Speed Post. |
| Step 7 | Ensure application reaches DEAL, Dehradun on or before 30 June 2026. |
| Document | Purpose |
| Recommendation Letter from Head/Dean/Principal | Mandatory Institute Approval |
| Bio-Data / Resume | Candidate Profile |
| CGPA/Marksheets | Academic Verification |
| Aadhaar Card Copy | Identity Verification |
| College ID Card Copy | Student Verification |
| NOC from College | Required at Joining |
| Police Verification | Required at Joining |
| Official Secrets Act Undertaking | Security Compliance |
| IT Rules Undertaking | DRDO IT Policy Compliance |
| Bank Account Details | Stipend Payment |
| Passport Size Photographs | Joining Formalities |
| How many vacancies are available under DRDO DEAL Paid Internship 2026? | A total of 45 internship vacancies are available. |
| What is the stipend offered under DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026? | Selected students will receive a total stipend of Rs. 30,000. |
| What is the internship duration? | The internship duration is 06 months. |
| What is the minimum CGPA required? | Candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale. |
| Can students with backlogs apply? | No, students having backlogs in any of the first five semesters are not eligible. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date for receipt of applications is 30 June 2026. |
