DRDO HEMRL Paid Internship 2026: Exciting Opportunity for Students with Stipend

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The High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the official notification for Paid Internship Scheme 2026.

This internship is open for pursuing UG Engineering (7th/8th semester), PG Engineering and PG Science students. A total of 40 internship positions are available for a duration of 06 months with a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.

All the details provided below are strictly based on the official notification. 

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📌 DRDO HEMRL Internship 2026 – Overview

Organization	DRDO – High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
Internship Type	Paid Internship
Advertisement No.	HEMRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026
Total Vacancies	40
Internship Duration	06 Months
Monthly Stipend	₹5,000/- per month
Internship Location	HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pune – 411021
Application Mode	Offline (Speed Post)

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📊 Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)

Branch / Discipline	Branch Code	Vacancies
Aerospace Engineering	AE	02
Chemical Engineering	CE	10
Mechanical Engineering	ME	10
Chemistry	CHEM	10
Physics	PH	02
Electrical Engineering	EE	02
Electronics & Communication Engineering	ECE	02
Computer Engineering	CS	02
Total		40

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🎓 Educational Qualification

Category	Qualification
UG Engineering Students	Pursuing Engineering Degree (7th / 8th Semester)
PG Engineering Students	Pursuing M.Tech (1st / 2nd Year)
PG Science Students	Pursuing M.Sc (1st / 2nd Year)

✒️ Applicants must have minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10 and a strong academic record.

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🎯 Age Limit

Maximum Age

Below 28 Years

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💰 Application Fee

Application Fee

Not Applicable (No Fee)

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🧪 Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on academic merit
• Recommendation letter from Principal / Director of Institution
• Evaluation of Bio-data and achievements
• Final selection by HEMRL

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📝 Exam Pattern

Written Exam	Not Applicable
Interview	Not Specified (Merit Based Selection)

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🖥️ How to Apply

1. Download the application format from the DRDO website.
2. Fill the application form carefully with correct details.
3. Attach required documents including referral letter from college.
4. Send the application by Speed Post to:

📬 The Director, HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pune – 411021
(Kind Attn.: HRD Division)

1. Mention on the envelope: “Application for Paid Internship – Branch Code …”

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📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date for Application	Within 10 days from date of advertisement (i.e. 20 January 2026)
Information to Selected Students	23 January 2026
Internship Start Date	01 February 2026

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🔗 Important Links

Official Notification & Application	Download PDF
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in

Note: Completion of internship does not confer any right to employment in DRDO/HEMRL.
Boarding and lodging are not provided. Certificate will be issued only after successful completion of the full 06-month internship.

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❓ FAQs – DRDO HEMRL Paid Internship

Q1. Who can apply for DRDO HEMRL Paid Internship 2026?

UG Engineering students (7th/8th semester), PG Engineering students and PG Science students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply.

Q2. What is the duration of the DRDO HEMRL internship?

The internship duration is 6 months and candidates must complete the full period to receive the certificate.

Q3. Is there any stipend provided during the internship?

Yes, selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.

Q4. Is there any written exam or interview for selection?

No written exam is conducted. Selection is purely merit-based on academic performance and document verification.

Q5. Is accommodation provided by DRDO HEMRL?

No. Boarding and lodging facilities are not provided during the internship period.

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