Paid internship for BTech students at Defence Electronics Research Laboratory

Hyderabad: The Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), a premier research laboratory under the Ministry of Defence, is offering a six-month internship opportunity to final-year BE and BTech students along with a Rs 30,000 stipend.

There are 40 vacancies in Electronics and Communication, 25 in Computer Science and 10 in Mechanical Engineering.

The application form can be accessed on the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) website. Candidates are required to submit a referral/sponsorship letter from their respective college, along with a police verification certificate.

The last date for receipt of applications is May 15.

Eligibility criteria

Final-year BE/BTech students of the academic year 2026-2027 can apply. Students with backlogs are not eligible.

The duration is six months, starting from July 1, 2026. A stipend of Rs 30,000 will be paid in two instalments – Rs 15,000 after three months and Rs 15,000 after six months.

Expenditures such as lodging, boarding, transport, medical, etc., must be borne by the candidate.

Interns should have a minimum attendance of 15 days per month. Those who do not complete the six-month internship will not be awarded the internship certificate.

For more details, visit the DRDO website link.