DRDO Paid Internship 2026 for engineering and science students, here is the confirmed update: DRDO has officially announced 6-month paid internships at Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) Delhi and DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory – Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT), Pune, offering a ₹5,000 monthly stipend for eligible final-year UG and PG students. Applications are now open for January 2026 batch, and selection is strictly merit-based.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has opened applications for its highly prestigious Paid Internship Scheme 2026. These internships give students real exposure to defence research, cyber security, electronics, physics, mathematics, and quantum technology research.
DRDO Internship Locations 2026
| DRDO Lab | Location |
|---|---|
| Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) | Delhi – 110054 |
| DYSL-QT (Quantum Technologies Lab) | Girinagar, Pune – 411025 |
1. DRDO SAG Delhi Paid Internship 2026 – Discipline-Wise Vacancies
| Branch Code | Discipline | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS | CS / AI / IT / ISE / Cyber Security | 17 | B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech |
| EC | Electronics / ECE / EIE | 04 | B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech |
| PH | Physics | 02 | M.Sc |
| MA | Mathematics / Statistics | 01 | M.Sc |
Total Vacancies: 24
2. DRDO DYSL-QT Pune Paid Internship 2026 – Quantum Technology Vacancies
| Discipline | Vacancies | Semester Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics & Telecommunication / ECE (B.Tech/M.Tech) | 05 | 7th/8th Sem B.Tech or 3rd/4th Sem M.Tech |
| M.Sc Physics (Optics preferred) | Included | 2nd Year |
| M.Tech Physics / Applied Physics | Included | 3rd/4th Sem |
Total Quantum Tech Vacancies: 05
DRDO Paid Internship 2026 Eligibility Criteria
For SAG Delhi:
- Final Year B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc
- Minimum 75% OR 7.5 CGPA
- No backlogs allowed
For DYSL-QT Pune:
- Pursuing 7th/8th Sem Engineering OR 2nd Year PG
- Minimum 70% OR 7.0 CGPA
- Age below 28 years
DRDO Internship 2026 Stipend Details
- Monthly Stipend: ₹5,000 per month
- Total Stipend for 6 Months: ₹30,000
| Installment | Amount | When Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹15,000 | After 3 months |
| 2nd | ₹15,000 | After 6 months |
Minimum 15 working days per month mandatory for payment
DRDO Paid Internship 2026 Selection Process
- Merit-based shortlisting
- Based on CGPA / Marks
- Interview / Telephonic Interaction (if required)
- Original document verification mandatory
Only selected candidates will be informed via email
How to Apply for DRDO Internship 2026
SAG Delhi Application Process (Email Mode Only)
Email to: saghr.sag@gov.in
Subject Line: Application for Paid Internship – January 2026 (Branch Code)
Last Date: 10 days from advertisement date
DYSL-QT Pune Application Process (Speed Post Only)
Address: Director, DYSL-QT
Hall No.1, Ground Floor
DIAT Campus, Girinagar
Pune – 411025
(Kind Attn: To Admin)
Last Date: 20 days from advertisement date
Documents Required
- Application Form
- College NOC
- All Semester Mark Sheets
- Aadhaar Card
- College ID
- Police Verification
- Official Secrecy Act Undertaking
- IT Rules Undertaking
- Medical Certificate (DYSL-QT)
- Bank Cancelled Cheque
DRDO Internship 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date (SAG) | 10 Days from Notification |
| Application Last Date (DYSL-QT) | 20 Days from Notification |
| Selection Result | Last Week of Dec 2025 |
| Internship Start | 01 January 2026 |
Important Terms & Conditions
- No job guarantee after internship
- No accommodation provided
- Internship cannot be discontinued
- Certificate issued only after successful completion
If you dream of working in defence research, cyber security, electronics systems, physics, mathematics, or quantum computing, then this DRDO Paid Internship 2026 is the golden gateway to your future career. With ₹30,000 total stipend, national-level exposure, and DRDO certification, this opportunity is truly career-changing.
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