The Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur—a leading laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence—has released a new notification for its Paid Internship Programme 2025. This opportunity is open for final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in Science and Engineering disciplines who are looking for hands-on industrial/research exposure in defence-related domains.
Internship Overview
- Organization: DMSRDE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
- Internship Type: Paid (₹5,000 per month)
- Duration: 6 Months
- Total Seats: 20 (UG + PG combined)
- Internship Location: DMSRDE, GT Road, Kanpur – 208013
- Start Date: 1st August 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18th July 2025 (3:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Students must be in the final year of their undergraduate (7th/8th semester B.Tech.) or postgraduate (2nd year M.Tech./M.Sc.) programs.
- The program must be a full-time course from a recognized Indian University/Institute.
- Candidates must belong to one of the approved disciplines listed below.
Minimum Academic Requirement:
- 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA and above (on a scale of 10).
Age Limit:
- Applicant should be below 28 years of age.
Disciplines Eligible
Undergraduate Internship (B.Tech. Final Year):
- CE – Chemical Engineering
- TE – Textile Engineering
- CS – Computer Science/Information Technology
- PST – Polymer Science & Technology
Postgraduate Internship (2nd Year M.Tech./M.Sc.):
- CH – Chemistry
- TE – Textile Engineering
- MSE – Materials Science & Engineering
Stipend Details
- Selected students will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month.
- Stipend is disbursed in two installments:
- First installment after 3 months
- Second installment after completion of the 6-month tenure
- Amount will be directly credited to the student’s bank account.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 18th July 2025 (3:00 PM) |
| Notification to Selected Candidates | 25th July 2025 |
| Internship Start Date | 1st August 2025 |
Selection Process
- Merit-Based shortlisting of candidates based on CGPA/Marks.
- Dean/Director/Principal must recommend and submit request letters for only highly meritorious candidates.
- Online interviews or interactions may be conducted if necessary.
- Selection is final and based solely on merit. No correspondence will be entertained for non-selected candidates.
Documents Required
Submit the following documents along with the application:
- Completed Application Form
- Recommendation Letter from College (on letterhead)
- Undertakings for Indian Official Secrets Act and IT Rules
- High School Marksheet
- All Previous Semester Marksheets of current course
- Photo ID Card issued by Institute/University
- Student Bio-data/Resume
How to Apply
Download and Fill the Application Form (Page 5,6,7,8)
https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/career-vacancy-documents/advtDMSRDE08072025.pdf
Step 1: Email Submission (Advance Copy)
- Email all the required documents and scanned application form to:
director.dmsrde@gov.in - Subject Line: Application for Paid Internship – Branch Code: [Your Code]
Step 2: Hard Copy Submission (Mandatory)
Send the hard copy of the application and documents by Speed Post/by hand to the following address:
To,
Director,
Defence Materials and Stores R&D Establishment (DMSRDE),
DRDO, GT Road, Kanpur – 208013
Envelope must be clearly labeled:
“Application for Paid Internship – Branch Code: [Your Branch Code]”
Applications reaching after the cut-off date (18th July 2025, 3:00 PM) will not be considered.
How to Fill the Application Form
Make sure the following details are filled correctly:
- Personal information: Name, DOB, Aadhar Number
- College details and branch code
- Course status (UG/PG), semester/year
- CGPA or % (with attached marksheet proof)
- Valid contact details (Email, Phone Number)
- Paste a passport-size photo
- Attach checklist and all enclosures
Ensure your application is signed and dated.
Documents Required at the Time of Joining (If Selected)
- College’s Recommendation Letter
- Bonafide Certificate from college
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) on college letterhead
- Police Verification Certificate
- Original Aadhar Card and College ID Card
- 3 recent passport size photographs
- All original marksheets or letter stating they are held by the institute
- Bank account details for stipend transfer
- Signed undertakings for confidentiality and IT Rules
Terms and Conditions
- No accommodation/boarding will be provided.
- Students are responsible for their own lodging.
- No other paid internship should be undertaken during this internship.
- Strict adherence to Official Secrets Act, IT Rules, and DRDO’s internal regulations is required.
- No claim for employment in DRDO/DMSRDE after the internship will be entertained.
- Students must not bring laptops, pen drives, hard disks, or mobile phones inside the premises.
- Project work remains the intellectual property of DMSRDE. University has no claim over it.
- Disciplinary violations or non-completion will lead to termination of internship and non-issuance of certificate or stipend.
- Leaves are not allowed, except for valid medical emergencies with prescription.
Completion Certificate
- Issued only after:
- Full 6-month internship completion
- Submission of Project Report
- Internal evaluation and clearance
No certificate or stipend will be given if the student discontinues the internship midway.