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DRDO NSTL 35 Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

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Organization
Location / State
Total Vacancies
👥 35 Posts
Last Date
⏰ 23 March 2026
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Recruitment Highlights & Key Fact-Sheet

Summary of official notification, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and key dates.

🏛️ Official Notification Summary
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Total Vacancies
35 Posts
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Salary / Pay Scale
As per Govt Norms
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Application Mode
Email
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Last Date to Apply
23 March 2026
🏛️ Conducting Body Naval Science and Technological Laboratory 📑 Advt / Notification No. Refer Official Notification
💼 Post Name Paid Internship 📍 Job Location Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
🎓 Qualification Refer Official Notification 🎂 Age Criteria Refer Notification
💵 Application Fee Refer Notification 🎯 Selection Method Merit / Written Test / Interview
🌐 Official Website www.drdo.gov.in ↗ 📄 Notification Document Download Official PDF ↓

📋 Complete Notification Details

DRDO NSTL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

DRDO NSTL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (DRDO NSTL) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 35 Paid Internship Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for students pursuing engineering or science degrees to gain hands-on experience in a premier defence research laboratory. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their resume and documents to the official email address.

Recruitment Type

This is Direct Recruitment based on merit and interview/interaction. No competitive written examination is involved.

Key Highlights Table

Feature Details
Organization Name Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (DRDO NSTL)
Post Name Paid Internship
Total Vacancies 35
Application Mode Email
Last Date 23 March 2026
Official Website https://www.drdo.gov.in/

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

Below is the category-wise distribution of 35 internship posts:

Post Name (Discipline) Total Vacancies Stipend
B.E./B.Tech - Chemical Engineering 3 Rs. 5,000/- Per Month
B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering 5
B.E./B.Tech - Electrical Engineering 4
B.E./B.Tech - Electronics & Comm. Eng. 6
B.E./B.Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation 2
B.E./B.Tech - Naval Architecture 3
B.E./B.Tech - Computer Science/ IT 8
M. Sc - Physics 2
M. Sc - Chemistry 2
Total 35 -

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

  • Engineering Students: Pursuing B.E./B.Tech in the final year with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 in all previous semesters.
  • Science Students: Pursuing M.Sc in the 2nd year with a minimum of 75% marks in the 1st year examination.
  • Institution: Students must be enrolled in a full-time course from an AICTE/UGC approved College/University.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: Below 25 Years.
  • Cut-off Date: Age is calculated as of 1st May 2026.
  • Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules (specific categories not detailed in notification, but standard relaxations apply).

Mandatory Requirements

  • Students must be present at the Lab for a minimum of 15 working days per month to receive the stipend.

Selection Process

Since this is a direct internship recruitment, there is no written examination. The selection is purely based on:

  1. Merit Basis: Academic performance (CGPA/Marks).
  2. Interview/Interaction: Online or Offline interview as decided by the lab.

Stipend & Payment Details

  • Monthly Stipend: Rs. 5,000/- per month.
  • Duration: 6 months.
  • Payment Mode: Directly to the student's bank account.
  • Installments:
    • First installment: After completion of 3 months.
    • Second installment: After completion of 6 months.

Application Fee

Category Fee
All Candidates No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Visit the official website or download the notification PDF linked below.
  2. Read the official notification carefully to ensure eligibility.
  3. Prepare your application with a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience (if any).
  4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, ID proof, recent passport-size photographs).
  5. Clearly mention the post applied for (e.g., "B.E. - Computer Science") in the subject line of the email.
  6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification (Check PDF for email ID).
  7. Ensure the email is sent on or before 23-03-2026.
  8. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Important Dates

Event Date
Last date for receipt of application 23 March 2026
Intimation to Selected Students 2nd Week of April 2026
Date of Start for Internship 1 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2026?

The last date to submit the application via email is 23 March 2026.

2. What is the age limit for the internship?

Candidates must be below 25 years as of 1st May 2026.

3. Is there any application fee?

No, there is no application fee mentioned for this internship recruitment.

4. What is the stipend amount?

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000/- for a duration of 6 months.

5. How is the selection done?

Selection is based on merit (academic performance) and an interview/interaction. There is no written exam.

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