Are you an ambitious Engineering or Science student searching for a high-impact, real-world internship experience? Here’s your golden chance! The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun, has announced a Paid Internship Program 2025 for eligible students.

This prestigious 6-month internship is your gateway to working on cutting-edge projects in optics, photonics, opto-electronics, and more — all while receiving a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.
Internship Highlights
- Organization: DRDO – Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE)
- Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Duration: 6 Months (Full-time project work/training)
- Stipend: ₹5,000/month (subject to 15 working days of attendance/month)
- Eligibility: UG/PG students from approved Engineering or Science programs
- Deadline to Apply: 30th June 2025
Internship Domains & Vacancies
Discipline | Specialization | No. of Vacancies |
---|---|---|
EE | Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation | 15 |
ME | Mechanical Engineering | 10 |
PH | Physics, Applied Optics, Photonics | 10 |
CS | Computer Science & Engineering | 10 |
Total | 45 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Education: Full-time UG or PG course in Engineering or Science from AICTE/UGC-approved institutions.
- Academic Score: 75% or above / CGPA ≥ 7.5 (Proof required).
- Age Limit: Below 28 years as of the application date.
- Recommendation Letter: Required from the Principal/Director of your college for meritorious students.
How to Apply
- Application Mode: Offline via Speed Post only.
- Address To:
Director, IRDE, Defence R&D Organisation, Raipur Road, Dehradun – 248008 - Envelope Must Mention:
"Application for Paid Internship"
and the respective branch code (EE/ME/PH/CS). - Documents to Enclose:
- Recommendation letter from college
- Marksheet with CGPA
- Aadhar card copy
- Application format (duly filled)
Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Last Date to Apply | 30th June 2025 |
Shortlist Notification | 25th July 2025 |
Internship Start Date | 01st August 2025 |
Required at Joining (if selected)
- NOC from college
- Police Verification Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate (from MBBS doctor)
- Bank details for stipend
- Original Aadhar card
- 3 passport-size photos
- College ID
- All original mark sheets (will be returned)
- Undertaking forms for official secrets & IT regulations
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic performance and college recommendation.
- Interaction/Interview may be conducted for final selection.
- Final list will be communicated to selected students only.
Additional Notes
- This internship does not guarantee future employment at DRDO/IRDE.
- Internship completion requires minimum 3 months of attendance to receive stipend.
- Interns can access canteen facilities at subsidized rates.
- No accommodation or travel allowance is provided.
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