The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under its Aeronautical Systems cluster, has officially announced a golden opportunity for final-year Engineering and Science students. A total of 200 paid internship vacancies have been announced across its premier research labs including ADE, ADRDE, CABS, CEMILAC, and GTRE.
This internship program is a part of DRDO’s 2025-26 internship scheme for students currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in relevant technical disciplines.
- Total Internships: 200 Posts
- Participating Labs: ADE, ADRDE, CABS, GTRE (Bangalore), and CEMILAC
- Internship Duration: 6 months
- Stipend: ₹30,000 (paid in two instalments)
- Application Deadline: 10th July 2025 (4:00 PM)
Lab-wise DGAERO DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Vacancies
| Lab | Location | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| ADE | Bangalore | 69 |
| ADRDE | Agra | 20 |
| CABS | Bangalore | 39 |
| CEMILAC | Various* | 17 |
| GTRE | Bangalore | 55 |
*CEMILAC positions include 9 in Bangalore and 8 in other cities such as Pune, Hyderabad, Nasik, Goa, and more.
DGAERO DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this internship, candidates must fulfill the following:
- Be final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students in Engineering or Science.
- Must be enrolled in a full-time course from a recognized Indian university/institute.
- Available for a full 6-month internship period.
- Be an Indian national (students from foreign universities are not eligible).
