RCI DRDO Internship 2025 Notification is out for 160 paid internship vacancies for B.Tech and M.Tech/M.Sc final year students. Eligible candidates can apply offline by 11th July 2025. The internship begins from 1st August 2025.
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad is inviting applications from highly meritorious final-year students of Engineering and Science for Paid Internship 2025. A total of 160 internship positions are available under Advertisement No. RCI/HRD/PDINTERN/2025/01.
The internship duration is a minimum of six months, and candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. Interested students must send their applications via Speed Post on or before 11th July 2025.
RCI DRDO Internship 2025 Overview
This internship is an excellent opportunity for students to gain exposure in cutting-edge defence technologies at one of DRDO’s top labs.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO |
| Type | Paid Internship |
| Internship Mode | Hybrid |
| Total Vacancies | 160 Posts |
| Duration | Minimum 6 Months |
| Stipend | ₹5,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post) |
| Last Date to Apply | 11th July 2025 |
| Internship Start Date | 1st August 2025 |
| Location | Hyderabad – 500069 |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
RCI Internship 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 11th July 2025 |
| Shortlisted Candidate Intimation | 4th Week of July 2025 |
| Internship Commencement | 1st August 2025 |
RCI DRDO Internship Vacancies 2025
The 160 internships are divided among undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines:
A) Undergraduate Internships (Final year B.Tech – VII & VIII Semesters)
| Discipline |
|---|
| CSE / AI / ML / Cyber Security |
| ECE / EIE |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Materials / Chemical Engineering |
| Aeronautical Engineering |
| Safety Engineering |
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B) Postgraduate Internships (Final year M.Tech / M.Sc – II Year)
| Discipline |
|---|
| CSE |
| ECE |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Power Engineering |
| Physics |
| Chemistry |
| VLSI / Embedded Systems |
| RF / RADAR Engineering |
| Structural Analysis |
| IR Seekers |
| LASERS |
| Mechatronics / MEMS |
| Robotics Engineering |
| System Engineering |
| Thermal Engineering |
RCI Internship Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
- Final-year students of B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc in relevant disciplines from AICTE/UGC approved institutes
- Minimum Marks: 75% aggregate or ≥ 7.5 CGPA
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 28 years
RCI DRDO Internship Stipend & Duration
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | ₹5,000 |
| Minimum Duration | 6 Months |
| Payment | In two installments (after 3 months & after 6 months) |
| Attendance Requirement | Minimum 15 working days/month in-lab |
Note: Internships for PG students can be extended up to 8–10 months without stipend after initial 6 months.
RCI Internship Selection Process 2025
- Merit-Based Shortlisting: Based on CGPA/Marks
- Online Interview/Interaction
- Final Selection: Subject to document verification
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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How to Apply for RCI DRDO Internship 2025
Applications are to be sent offline via Speed Post.
Steps to Apply:
Download and fill the prescribed Application Form
Attach the required documents (see below)
Mention on the envelope:
“Application for Paid Internship – Branch Code: ____”
Send to:
The Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI),
Defence R&D Organization, Vignyana Kancha,
Hyderabad – 500069
RCI DRDO Internship Notification 2025 Out
RCI, the Avionics hub of DRDO, plays a crucial role in delivering advanced avionics systems for India’s missile and defence programs. This internship offers UG and PG students hands-on experience in high-tech defence R&D. The notification PDF includes eligibility details, disciplines, stipend structure, and selection method.