DRDO Recruitment 2025 has opened exciting opportunities for engineering and science students across India through Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh. The organization invites applications for 41 paid internship positions available for undergraduate B.Tech students and postgraduate M.Sc students pursuing their degrees in various disciplines. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000 during the six-month internship period starting from January 2026. This recruitment drive offers practical exposure to defense research and development projects at one of India’s premier DRDO laboratories located at Ramgarh Range in Panchkula, Haryana. Interested students must submit their applications through offline mode via Speed Post on or before 17 November 2025 to grab this golden opportunity.
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
28 October 2025
Application Start Date
28 October 2025
Last Date For Registration
17 November 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment
Not Applicable
Admit Card Release Date
Not Applicable
Exam Date
Not Applicable
Intimation to Selected Students
Third Week of December 2025
Tentative Internship Start Date
01 January 2026
Application Fee
Fee Category
Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Not Applicable
SC / ST / PH
Not Applicable
Payment Mode
No Application Fee Required
Age Limit Details
Age Criteria
Requirement
Minimum Age
Not Specified
Maximum Age
Below 28 Years
Age Relaxation
As per Government rules
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Total Posts
Advertisement Number
41 Posts
TBRL/HRD/PAIDINTERN/2025/02
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Eligibility Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Pursuing full-time Graduate or Post Graduate in Engineering and Science from a recognized Indian University/Institute
Academic Performance
Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in all previous semesters/years
Institution Type
Must be from AICTE/UGC approved College/University
Course Requirement
Internship must be a mandatory part of the degree course
Nationality
Indian Citizens only
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Branch Code
Discipline
Vacancies
UG Internship
AER
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
02
UG Internship
CHE
Chemical Engineering
01
UG Internship
CSE
Computer Science Engineering or related branch
06
UG Internship
ECE
Electronics & Communication Engineering or related branch
09
UG Internship
INE
Instrumentation Engineering
01
UG Internship
MEE
Mechanical Engineering or related branch
13
UG Internship
CIE
Civil Engineering
04
UG Internship
ELE
Electrical Engineering
03
PG Internship
CHS
Chemistry (M.Sc IInd Year)
02
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State
Location
All Posts
Haryana
TBRL, Range Ramgarh, District Panchkula
41 Posts
Important Documents Required
Document Name
Requirement
Application Form
Duly filled in prescribed format
Reference Letter
From Principal/HOD/TPO on college letterhead
Academic Marksheets
All previous semesters/years showing CGPA or percentage
Aadhar Card Copy
Photocopy required
College ID Card Copy
Photocopy required
Passport Size Photographs
Recent photographs
NOC from College
No Objection Certificate on official letterhead
Bonafide Certificate
From the college authorities
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview
Selection Component
Details
Written Examination
Not Applicable
Practical Test
Not Applicable
Project Work
Six months duration with progress report after 3 months and final report after 6 months
Certificate Award
After successful completion and submission of project report
Exam Pattern
Exam Component
Details
Written Test
No written examination
Interview Mode
Online/Telephonic interview or interaction as required
Merit Assessment
Based on academic performance only
Selection Process
Selection Stage
Criteria
Application Shortlisting
Based on CGPA/Percentage of all previous semesters
Academic Requirement
75% and above marks or 7.5 CGPA from AICTE/UGC approved institutions
Interview Process
Online/Telephonic interview if required
Document Verification
Satisfactory verification of all submitted documents
Final Selection
Merit-based selection considering suitability for project/assignment
Tie-Breaking Rule
Marks of lower examination considered in case of tie
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Salary Component
Amount
Monthly Stipend
Rs 5,000 per month
Payment Mode
Direct transfer to student’s bank account
Payment Schedule
Two installments – First after 3 months, Second after 6 months
Attendance Requirement
Minimum 15 working days per month mandatory for stipend
How to Apply
Step
Application Process
Step 1
Read the official notification carefully and check your eligibility
Step 2
Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format
Step 3
Attach all required documents including marksheets, Aadhar copy, and college ID
Step 4
Obtain a reference letter from Principal/HOD/TPO on college letterhead
Step 5
Write the envelope clearly mentioning “Application for Paid Internship: Starting January 2026” with Branch Code
Step 6
Send the complete application via Speed Post only
Step 7
Address: The Director, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Defence R&D Organization, Sector-30, Chandigarh 160030 (Kind Attention: HRD Division)
