DRDO RCI Paid Internship 2026 | Apply for 160 Internship Positions with ₹5,000 Monthly Stipend

DRDO RCI Paid Internship 2026 | Apply for 160 Internship Positions with ₹5,000 Monthly Stipend

Short Information :

Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released the DRDO RCI Paid Internship 2026 Notification for Engineering and Science UG/PG students. Eligible final-year B.Tech students and second-year M.Tech/M.Sc students can apply for a paid internship of 6 months duration. Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and gain practical exposure to cutting-edge defence technologies. The last date to submit applications is 20 June 2026.

Particulars	Details
Organization	Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Laboratory	Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
Advertisement No.	RCI/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01
Internship Type	Paid Internship
Total Positions	160
Stipend	₹5,000 Per Month
Internship Duration	Minimum 6 Months
Location	RCI, Hyderabad
Application Mode	Offline (Speed Post/Courier)
Last Date	20 June 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release	June 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application	20 June 2026
Intimation to Selected Students	2nd Week of July 2026
Internship Commencement	03 August 2026

Application Fee Details

• No Application Fee.
• Candidates can apply free of cost.

Criteria	Age
Maximum Age	Below 28 Years

Undergraduate Internship (B.Tech VII & VIII Semester Students)

Branch Code	Discipline
CS	CSE / AI / ML / Cyber Security
EC	Electronics / ECE / EIE
ME	Mechanical Engineering
EE	Electrical Engineering
CE	Materials / Chemical Engineering
AE	Aeronautical Engineering
SE	Safety Engineering

Postgraduate Internship (2nd Year M.Tech / M.Sc Students)

Branch Code	Discipline
PG/CS	CSE
PG/EC	ECE
PG/ME	Mechanical Engineering
PG/EE	Electrical Engineering
PE	Power Engineering
PH	Physics
CH	Chemistry
VL	VLSI / Embedded
RF	RF Engineering / RADAR
SA	Structural Analysis
IR	IR Seekers
LA	LASERS
MH	Mechatronics / MEMS
RE	Robotics Engineering
SE	System Engineering
TE	Thermal Engineering

Total Internship Positions: 160

Educational Qualification

Candidates must be:

• Final Year B.Tech students (VII & VIII Semester)
• Second Year M.Tech students
• Second Year M.Sc students (Physics/Chemistry)
• Pursuing Full-Time Courses from AICTE/UGC recognized Institutions
• Having minimum 75% marks or equivalent CGPA
• Indian Citizens only

Particular	Details
Monthly Stipend	₹5,000
Duration	6 Months
Payment Mode	Direct Bank Transfer
Installments	Two Installments

Stipend Payment Schedule

• First Installment after completion of 3 months.
• Second Installment after successful completion of 6 months.
• Intern must attend laboratory for at least 15 working days every month.

• Download the application format from the notification.
• Fill the Bio-data Form carefully.
• Obtain Referral Letter from Principal/HOD on Institution Letterhead.
• Attach all required documents.
• Write on the envelope:

“Application for Paid Internship”

and

“Branch Code ______”

• Send the application through Speed Post/Courier to:

The Director
Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO)
Vignyana Kancha
Hyderabad – 500069

• Ensure the application reaches before 20 June 2026.

• Duly Filled Application Form
• Attested Marks Sheets
• College Identity Card Copy
• Aadhaar Card Copy
• Original Referral Letter from Principal/HOD
• Passport Size Photograph
• Academic Certificates
• Bank Account Details (After Selection)

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Selection will be based on:

• Academic Performance (CGPA/Marks)
• Online Interview / Interaction (if required)
• Document Verification
• Merit Basis Selection

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email.

• Internship is purely for academic learning.
• DRDO will not provide employment after internship completion.
• No boarding or lodging facilities will be provided.
• Students must maintain discipline during internship.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Internship certificate will be awarded only after successful completion.
• Students leaving internship midway will not receive stipend or certificate.

• Opportunity to work with DRDO Scientists.
• Exposure to Defence Research Projects.
• Hands-on experience in Avionics Systems.
• Certificate on Successful Completion.
• Valuable Industry Experience for Future Career.

What is the last date to apply for DRDO RCI Paid Internship 2026?

The last date for receipt of applications is 20 June 2026.

How many internship positions are available?

A total of 160 internship positions are available.

What is the monthly stipend?

Selected interns will receive ₹5,000 per month.

Who can apply for this internship?

Final-year B.Tech students and second-year M.Tech/M.Sc students can apply.

What is the minimum percentage required?

Candidates should have at least 75% marks or equivalent CGPA.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, it is a paid internship.

What is the duration of internship?

The internship duration is a minimum of 6 months.

Where will the internship be conducted?

The internship will be conducted at DRDO Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad.

Is hostel accommodation available?

No, boarding and lodging facilities are not provided.

What is the mode of application?

Applications must be submitted through Speed Post or Courier.

Will DRDO provide a job after internship?

No, completion of internship does not guarantee employment.

How will candidates be selected?

Selection will be based on merit, CGPA and interview/interaction if required.

When will selected students be informed?

Selected students are likely to be informed in the second week of July 2026.

When will the internship start?

The internship is expected to start from 03 August 2026.

Will interns receive a certificate?

Yes, a completion certificate will be awarded after successful completion of the internship.