DRDO NSTL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026
Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released a notification for paid internship opportunities for B.E./B.Tech and M.Sc students. A total of 35 internship vacancies are available across various engineering and science disciplines. The internship will be conducted at NSTL, Visakhapatnam for a duration of 6 months with a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. Interested and eligible students must apply via email within 10 days from the publication of the advertisement.
| Organisation | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – NSTL |
| Post Name | Paid Internship |
| Total Vacancy | 35 |
| Starting Date of Application | 9 March 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 23 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | Below 25 Years (as on 1 May 2026) |
| Educational Qualification | Students pursuing B.E./B.Tech in final year with minimum CGPA of 7.5 in all previous semesters or students pursuing M.Sc in 2nd year (3rd or 4th semester) with minimum 75% marks in 1st year. |
| Institution Requirement | Students must be enrolled in full-time courses from AICTE/UGC approved colleges or universities. |
| Other Requirement | Applicants must submit a reference/request letter from their college along with the application. |
| Selection Method | Selection will be based on merit and online/offline interview or interaction as required. |
| Written Examination | No written examination is specified. |
| Evaluation | Academic merit and interview performance will be considered. |
| Duration of Internship | 6 Months project/internship. |
| Discipline | Vacancy |
| B.E./B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| B.E./B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 4 |
| B.E./B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 6 |
| B.E./B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation | 2 |
| B.E./B.Tech Naval Architecture | 3 |
| B.E./B.Tech Computer Science / Information Technology | 8 |
| M.Sc Physics | 2 |
| M.Sc Chemistry | 2 |
| Total | 35 |
| Application Screening | Applications will be reviewed based on eligibility and academic merit. |
| Interview/Interaction | Shortlisted candidates may be called for online or offline interaction/interview. |
| Final Selection | Final selection will be based purely on merit and suitability for internship. |
| Stipend | ₹5,000 per month |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Payment Mode | Paid in two installments directly to bank account |
| All Candidates | No Application Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| What is the last date to apply for DRDO NSTL Internship 2026? | The last date for submission of application is 23 March 2026. |
| How many vacancies are available? | A total of 35 internship positions are available. |
| What is the stipend for the internship? | Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month. |
| What is the duration of the internship? | The internship duration is 6 months. |
| What is the age limit for DRDO Internship? | Candidates must be below 25 years of age as on 1 May 2026. |
