DRDO NSTL Internship 2026: Apply for 35 Paid Positions

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🚀 DRDO NSTL Internship 2026: Apply for 35 Paid Positions

The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), has released an official notification inviting applications for Paid Internship 2026. The internship is offered to B.E./B.Tech final year students and M.Sc students for research and project work in defence technologies. This internship will be conducted at NSTL, Visakhapatnam for a duration of 06 months. A total of 35 internship seats are available across multiple engineering and science disciplines. Selected students will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. Interested students must submit their applications via email in the prescribed format before the last date.

🏢 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Laboratory	Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL)
Internship Name	DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2026
Total Seats	35
Internship Duration	06 Months
Stipend	₹5,000 Per Month
Location	NSTL, Visakhapatnam
Application Mode	Email Application

📊 Discipline Wise Seat Distribution

Branch Code	Discipline	Seats
CE	Chemical Engineering	03
ME	Mechanical Engineering	05
EE	Electrical Engineering	04
ECE	Electronics & Communication Engineering	06
E&I	Electronics & Instrumentation	02
NA	Naval Architecture	03
CS	Computer Science / IT	08
PH	M.Sc Physics	02
CH	M.Sc Chemistry	02
Total		35

🎓 Qualification

Course	Eligibility
B.E / B.Tech	Final year students with minimum CGPA 7.5 in all previous semesters
M.Sc	Second year students (3rd or 4th semester) with minimum 75% marks in 1st year

📌 Students must be enrolled in a full-time course from AICTE/UGC approved college or university.

🎂 Age Limit

Criteria	Age Limit
Maximum Age	Below 25 Years (as on 1 May 2026)

💰 Application Fees

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Application Fee

📝 Selection Process

Application Screening
Merit Based Shortlisting
Online / Offline Interview or Interaction
Document Verification

💵 Stipend

Internship	Stipend
Paid Internship (06 Months)	₹5,000 per month

Stipend will be paid in two installments: after completion of 3 months and after completion of 6 months.

🖥️ How to Apply for DRDO NSTL Internship

Download and fill the prescribed internship application form.
Attach required documents including marksheets and Aadhar card.
Attach a reference/request letter from your college.
Prepare a short bio-data (within 300 words).
Email scanned application documents to intern-hrd@gov.in.
Email subject should be: Application for Paid Internship with Branch Code.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Last Date	23 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
Internship Start Date	01 May 2026
Internship End Date	31 October 2026

🔗 Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification	Download PDF
Send Application Email	intern-hrd@gov.in
DRDO Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1️⃣ What is DRDO NSTL Internship 2026?

The DRDO NSTL Internship 2026 is a paid internship program offered by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a unit of DRDO, for engineering and science students to gain research experience in defence technologies.

2️⃣ How many seats are available in DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2026?

A total of 35 internship positions are available across various engineering and science disciplines.

3️⃣ What is the stipend for DRDO NSTL Internship?

Selected candidates will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month during the internship period.

4️⃣ What is the duration of DRDO NSTL Internship 2026?

The internship will be conducted for a duration of 6 months at NSTL, Visakhapatnam.

5️⃣ What is the last date to apply for DRDO NSTL Internship 2026?

The last date to submit the application via email is 23 March 2026 (5:00 PM).

6️⃣ Is there any application fee for DRDO NSTL Internship?

No. There is no application fee required for applying to this internship.