TBRL DRDO Recruitment 2026: 43 Paid Internship Posts – Apply Offline @ drdo.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Category (a): Under-Graduate Internship – 38 Places

Category (b): Post-Graduate Internship – 5 Places

The 43 vacancies may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Establishment. If suitable candidates are unavailable in one branch, vacancies may be transferred to other disciplines. No equivalent or related qualifications will be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Under-Graduate Internship (AER, CHE, CIE, CSE, ECE, ELE, IT, INE, MEE, MSM)

• Students pursuing B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Four Year Course) in the respective discipline, full-time, from a recognized Indian college / institute / university approved by AICTE / UGC.
• Must be in the 6th semester onwards; the internship must be part of the degree course.
• Applicable for students in the third / final year of B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Four Year) in academic year 2027-2028.

Post-Graduate Internship (CHS, PHY)

• Students in the second year of M.Sc. in the respective discipline, full-time, from a recognized Indian college / institute / university approved by UGC.
• The internship must be part of the degree course.

Common Eligibility Conditions

• Marks: 75% or above in qualifying examination. CGPA must be converted to percentage in the application format by the college / university.
• Students with backlogs are not eligible.
• Applicants must be Indian citizens.
• Age Limit: Less than 28 years as on 31 December 2026. No age relaxation is printed in the notification.

Stipend & Terms of Internship

• Duration: 6 months, tentatively starting 01 January 2027.
• Stipend: Rs. 5,000/- per month, totalling Rs. 30,000/- for the full duration. Paid in two equal instalments of Rs. 15,000/- after 3 months and Rs. 15,000/- after 6 months, subject to minimum 15 days attendance per month. Disbursed directly to the student's bank account.
• Student must submit a progress report after 3 months and a project report after 6 months.
• Completion certificate issued only upon successful completion including project evaluation.
• Interns who leave midway or do not complete 6 months receive no certificate and no payment.
• No accommodation or transport is provided. All lodging, boarding, transport, medical costs are borne by the student.
• Working hours as per Laboratory schedule. Only sick leave with valid prescription is permitted.

How to Apply – Instructions for Sending Application by Post

1. Fill in the prescribed application form in capital letters, noting the advertisement number, discipline, and branch code applied for.
2. Obtain a Request Letter for Internship from the Principal / HOD / TPO of your college in the format attached with the advertisement, printed on college letterhead, signed and sealed.
3. Enclose all required documents (see checklist below).
4. Write on the envelope top: "Application for Paid Internship: Starting January 2027" along with the Branch Code.
5. Send to: The Director, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Sector-30, Chandigarh – 160030 (Kind Attention: HRD Division), so that it is received by 13 November 2026.

The prescribed form can be downloaded from the DRDO official website or obtained from the TBRL Paid Internship Official Notification PDF.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

Selection is based on merit and suitability through the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates shortlisted based on cumulative marks percentage / CGPA obtained up to last semester/year, candidate profile, and vacancy availability in each branch code.
2. Interview: An online or telephonic interview / interaction is conducted as required.
3. Document Verification: Final selection is subject to satisfactory verification of all submitted documents.
4. Tie-Breaker: If two candidates have the same percentage, the candidate older in age (Date of Birth) is preferred.

Selected candidates are informed only through official email in the first or second week of December 2026 (tentative). No communication is sent to unselected candidates.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Documents to Enclose with Application (by Post)

• Request Letter for Internship from Principal / HOD / TPO (in attached format, signed and sealed)
• UG / PG mark sheets reflecting CGPA or percentage for all completed semesters / years
• Copy of latest Aadhaar Card
• Copy of College Identity Card
• Latest passport-size photograph affixed on the application form

Documents Required at Time of Joining (Selected Candidates)

• TPO letter for six-month training duration on official letterhead
• Bonafide and Character Certificate from the college
• Original No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college on college letterhead stating relief for six months and presence for minimum 15 working days/month
• Police verification certificate from hometown / residence with police station acknowledgement
• Undertakings for Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 and IT Rules applicable to Ministry of Defence
• Bank details for stipend transfer
• Aadhaar Card in original, college ID card, and 3 passport-size photographs
• All previous semesters' mark sheets in original (or letter from college certifying originals are held by it)
• Indemnity form provided by college / university as and when required by TBRL

Important Notes for Applicants

• Incomplete, erroneous, or late applications will be rejected outright with no further communication.
• TBRL / DRDO has no obligation to offer employment to interns; no right to employment can be claimed on completion.
• Canvassing, misrepresentation of facts, or personal follow-up will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Candidates should monitor their email during the selection process.
• In case of any dispute, the decision of TBRL / DRDO Management is final.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The last date for receipt of the application form by post is 13 November 2026. Applications received after this date will be rejected.

2. Where and how should I send the TBRL Internship application?

Applications must be sent by post to The Director, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Sector-30, Chandigarh – 160030 (Kind Attention: HRD Division). Write "Application for Paid Internship: Starting January 2027" and the branch code on the envelope top. The notification does not specify speed post, registered post, or hand delivery – ensure receipt by 13 November 2026.

3. What is the application fee for TBRL Paid Internship?

The official notification does not state any application fee. Applicants should confirm this from the official notification PDF.

4. What is the nature of the TBRL Internship – permanent or temporary?

This is a temporary paid internship of 6 months (January 2027 – June 2027). It is not a permanent government job. TBRL/DRDO has no obligation to offer regular employment upon completion, and interns cannot claim any right to future employment.

5. What is the stipend for TBRL Paid Internship?

The stipend is Rs. 5,000/- per month, totalling Rs. 30,000/- for six months. It is paid in two equal instalments of Rs. 15,000/- each, after 3 months and 6 months respectively, directly to the student's bank account, subject to minimum 15 days attendance per month.

6. Who is eligible to apply for the TBRL DRDO Internship?

Under-graduate applicants must be pursuing B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Four Year Course) from a 6th semester onwards with 75% or above marks. Post-graduate applicants must be in the second year of M.Sc. with 75% or above. Age must be less than 28 years as on 31 December 2026. Students with backlogs are ineligible.