DRDO Paid Internship 2025: SAG & DLJ Announce 44 Internship Opportunities

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched its Paid Internship Programme 2025, opening 44 internship positions across two premier laboratories-Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) and Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ).

DRDO Paid Internship 2025

These internships are aimed at offering high-potential engineering and science students hands-on exposure to defence R&D, innovation, cybersecurity, AI-based systems, signal processing, advanced materials, and electronic warfare technologies.

About the Internship Programme

DRDO's internship initiative is designed to provide students with real-world research experience inside India's leading defence labs. The program includes:

• Project-based learning
• Mentorship by DRDO scientists
• Exposure to high-end defence systems
• Work on national-level research assignments
• A paid stipend (as per DRDO rules)
• Internship completion certificate

This makes DRDO internships one of the most sought-after opportunities for engineering and science graduates aiming to build careers in R&D, defence technology and applied scientific research.

DRDO Paid Internship 2025 - Important Dates:

• Last Date for SAG Internship: 19 December 2025
• Last Date for DLJ Internship: 23 December 2025

Students are advised to apply before the deadline because applications will not be accepted once the portal closes.

DLJ Internship Notice

SAG Internship Notice

Stipend Structure

The internship is paid, and the stipend varies as per the laboratory:

1. DLJ Internship Stipend

• ₹5,000 per month
• Fixed monthly stipend for the entire internship duration.

2. SAG Internship Stipend

• Total stipend ₹30,000, credited in two equal installments:
• ₹15,000 after the successful completion of the third month
• ₹15,000 after the completion of the sixth month

This system ensures performance consistency and encourages students to complete the full tenure.

Vacancy Distribution

• DLJ: 20 internship vacancies
• SAG: 24 internship vacancies

The internship seats are limited, and selection is merit-based, considering academic performance and project relevance.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students pursuing B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc, or equivalent courses in relevant disciplines.
• Candidates must be enrolled in a recognised Indian university or institute.
• Students must fulfil the project-specific academic requirements listed in the official DRDO notification.

Internship Duration

• Internship duration ranges from 3 months to 6 months, depending on the lab's project requirements and student performance.
• Full-time commitment is mandatory.

Internship Domains

The internships cover a variety of technical domains, including:

• Cybersecurity & Cryptology
• Computational Mathematics
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• High-performance Computing
• Electronics & Communication
• Signal Processing
• Material Science & Nanotechnology
• Applied Physics
• Mechanical & Thermal Engineering
• Software Development & Data Analytics

These areas allow students to work on real-time defence research problems.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official DRDO Internship Portal.

2. Select the SAG or DLJ internship option.

3. Fill the online form with academic details, project interests, and required documents.

4. Upload the necessary certificates and ID proof.

5. Submit the application and download the acknowledgment.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on academic performance, technical skills, and alignment with project areas.
• Some labs may conduct interviews or assessments depending on project requirements.

Why This Internship is Valuable

Opportunity to work with India's leading defence scientists.

Exposure to real-time research challenges.

Skill development in high-end technologies.

Strong addition to academic and professional profiles.