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Vacancy Details
- Paid Internship – Computer Science & Engineering (CSE): 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.Tech final year (pursuing)- Not Specified: 2
- Paid Internship – Civil Engineering (CIE): 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.Tech final year (pursuing)- Not Specified: 2
- Paid Internship – Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics (RS): 2 vacancies
Qualification: 2nd year M.Sc or M.Tech (pursuing)- Not Specified: 2
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 27 years
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on CGPA or percentage of marks of all previous semesters/years.
- Interview/Interaction: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an online or telephonic interview/interaction as required.
- Document Verification: Selection is subject to satisfactory verification of documents.
- Final Selection: Final selection is on merit and suitability for the project/assignment; in case of tie, marks of the lower examination are tie-breaker.
- Notification: Selected students are notified about joining procedures only through the email ID given in the application form.
How to Apply
- Use the ‘Format for Application for DRDO Paid Internship Scheme’ printed on page 4 of the notice and affix latest passport size photo.
- Attach referral letter from Principal/HOD/TPO on college letterhead as per pages 5 and 6 of the notice, UG/PG marksheets, copy of Aadhar, college ID and other listed enclosures.
- On the envelope write ‘Application for Paid Internship: Starting 1st January 2027’ and the Branch Code (CSE, CIE or RS).
- Send the application by Speed Post to: The Director, Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), Defence R&D Organization, Sector-37A, Chandigarh 160036, Kind Attention: To HRD Division.
- Ensure the application is received by DGRE by 06-12-2026; incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Last date for receipt of application:
- Intimation to Selected Students (tentative):
- Date of Start for Internship (tentative):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification requirements?
For CSE and CIE interns, candidates must be pursuing B.Tech final year. For Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics interns, candidates must be pursuing 2nd year M.Sc or M.Tech. Candidates must have a good academic record with 75% or 7.5 CGPA and must be Indian citizens.
How do I apply for the internship?
Prepare the application in the prescribed format (the form printed on page 4 of the notice), attach required enclosures including a referral letter from the Principal/HOD/TPO, and send the application by Speed Post to The Director, DGRE, Sector-37A, Chandigarh 160036, attention HRD Division. The envelope must state ‘Application for Paid Internship: Starting 1st January 2027’ and include the branch code.
What is the last date to apply?
The application must be received by DGRE by 06-12-2026. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
What is the selection process?
Selection is based on CGPA/percentage of all previous semesters/years and, if required, an online or telephonic interview/interaction, subject to satisfactory document verification. Final selection is on merit/suitability, with tie-breaker decided by marks of the lower examination.
What is the stipend or pay scale for the internship?
The internship carries a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000/-. The stipend is payable only when the student is present at the lab for a minimum of 15 working days per month and is paid in two instalments (after 3 months and after 6 months) to the student’s bank account.
