The Defence Research and Development Organisation under its prestigious Vehicle Research and Development Establishment has released the official notification for the DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026 for engineering students. This internship program is specially designed for final-year B.E./B.Tech students who want to gain practical experience in defence research, vehicle systems, mobility technologies, and indigenous military platform development.
The internship offers students an opportunity to work on real-world defence projects under DRDO scientists and engineers while receiving a stipend of ₹30,000 for six months. Students from Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering branches are eligible to apply.
DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | DRDO – Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) |
| Internship Type | Paid Internship |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Internship Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Stipend | ₹30,000 |
| Mode | Offline |
| Location | Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra |
| Eligible Courses | B.E / B.Tech |
| Application Mode | Email & Postal Submission |
| Last Date | 08 June 2026 |
About VRDE DRDO
Vehicle Research and Development Establishment is a premier laboratory of DRDO working in the field of:
- Light tracked vehicles
- Wheeled military vehicles
- Mobility systems
- Combat vehicle technologies
- Tactical and strategic launch systems
The establishment focuses on developing advanced indigenous defence mobility solutions for the Indian Armed Forces.
DRDO VRDE Internship 2026 Vacancies
The internship opportunities are available in the following engineering disciplines:
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 8 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5 |
Total Vacancies: 15
The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per organizational requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions before applying:
- Students should be entering the final year of B.E./B.Tech during academic session 2026–27.
- Applicants must belong to eligible engineering branches.
- Students with backlog papers are not eligible.
- Candidates should be able to complete the full six-month internship duration.
DRDO VRDE Internship Duration & Stipend
The internship duration will be:
- 6 Months
- Tentative start date: 01 July 2026
Selected students will receive:
- ₹15,000 after completion of first 3 months
- ₹15,000 after completion of full 6 months
Important condition:
- Minimum attendance of 45 days in every 3-month period is mandatory.
Important Internship Rules
Students should carefully understand the internship conditions:
- No hostel, accommodation, transport, food, or medical expenses will be provided by VRDE.
- Students leaving the internship midway will not receive completion certificates.
- Candidates failing to complete minimum required tenure may not receive stipend payment.
- Police Verification Certificate is mandatory at the time of joining.
Selection Process
The selection process will be completely merit-based.
- Academic performance will play an important role.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive communication through email.
- No communication will be made for rejected applications.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 08 June 2026 |
| Shortlist Information via Email | 19 June 2026 |
| Internship Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
Documents Required
Selected candidates must submit the following documents:
- College NOC on official letterhead
- Police verification acknowledgement
- Aadhaar Card (Original + Copy)
- College ID Card
- Bank Details
- Passport Size Photographs
- All Semester Mark Sheets
How to Apply for DRDO VRDE Paid Internship 2026
Interested students must:
- Fill the application form properly. (Application Form Download in the Notification PDF Below Link Give)
- Attach all required documents.
- Send scanned copies through email.
- Also submit physical application if required.
Official Email for Submission
Postal Address
The Director
Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE)
Vahannagar PO
Ahilyanagar – 414006
Maharashtra
Why Students Should Apply?
This internship is highly beneficial because students will:
- Gain hands-on defence research experience
- Work under DRDO scientists
- Learn military vehicle technologies
- Improve practical engineering exposure
- Strengthen resume for higher studies and placements
- Receive paid industrial training experience
For Computer Science students, this can also provide exposure to:
- Embedded systems
- Defence software systems
- AI applications in mobility
- Simulation technologies
- Vehicle automation systems
Important Note
Completion of the internship does not guarantee employment in DRDO.
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