DGAERO DRDO Paid Internship 2025: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under its Aeronautical Systems cluster, has officially announced a golden opportunity for final-year Engineering and Science students. A total of 200 paid internship vacancies have been announced across its premier research labs including ADE, ADRDE, CABS, CEMILAC, and GTRE.
This internship program is a part of DRDO’s 2025-26 internship scheme for students currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in relevant technical disciplines.

DGAERO DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Highlights
- Total Internships: 200 Posts
- Participating Labs: ADE, ADRDE, CABS, GTRE (Bangalore), and CEMILAC
- Internship Duration: 6 months
- Stipend: ₹30,000 (paid in two instalments)
- Application Deadline: 10th July 2025 (4:00 PM)
Lab-wise DGAERO DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Vacancies
| Lab | Location | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| ADE | Bangalore | 69 |
| ADRDE | Agra | 20 |
| CABS | Bangalore | 39 |
| CEMILAC | Various* | 17 |
| GTRE | Bangalore | 55 |
*CEMILAC positions include 9 in Bangalore and 8 in other cities such as Pune, Hyderabad, Nasik, Goa, and more.
DGAERO DRDO Paid Internship 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this internship, candidates must fulfill the following:
- Be final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students in Engineering or Science.
- Must be enrolled in a full-time course from a recognized Indian university/institute.
- Available for a full 6-month internship period.
- Be an Indian national (students from foreign universities are not eligible).
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Disciplines Accepted
Students from the following streams can apply:
- Computer Science / IT
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical / Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication
- Instrumentation
- Metallurgy
- Material Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Textile / Polymer Science
- Defence Technologies
Internship Stipend & Certificate
- Selected interns will receive a total stipend of ₹30,000, split into two payments of ₹15,000 after 3 and 6 months.
- A completion certificate will be awarded only to those who successfully complete the 6-month program with minimum 15 working days/month attendance.
How to Apply for DGAERO DRDO Paid Internship 2025
Students must send their applications via email to the respective lab. The application must include:
- Duly filled application form (as per DRDO format)
- Resume
- College-issued request letter mentioning internship duration and dates
- Aadhaar card copy
- Statement of marks up to 6th semester (UG) or 2nd semester (PG)
- Signed instructions by student and HOD/Principal
Each lab has a separate email address, which can be found in the official DRDO notification. No hard copy is required.
Interested students are advised to visit the official DRDO website: www.drdo.gov.in and check the detailed advertisement (Advt. No: DGAERO/PDINT/2025-26/01).