NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 has released notification for various posts Paid Intern (Engineering), Paid Intern (Science) under DRDO. Interested candidates can apply online from 01-06-2026 to 15-07-2026 at offical website : Click Here

Post Details:
  • Post Name: Paid Intern (Engineering), Paid Intern (Science)
  • Salary: ₹15,000 - ₹30,000
  • Minimum Qualification: Pursuing B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech or M.Sc in relevant Science/Engineering streams
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Total Vacancies: 12
  • Exam Date: To Be Announced

Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, Physical Eligibility, pay scale and all other information..

Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

Read Official Notification / Apply Online

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Important Dates

  • Apply Online Start Date 2026-06-01
  • Apply Online Last Date 2026-07-15
  • Last Date For Fee Payment 2026-07-15
  • Correction Last Date 2026-07-15
  • Exam Date To Be Announced
  • Admit Card To Be Announced
  • Result Date To Be Announced

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Application Fee

  • General Fees ₹0/-
  • OBC Fees ₹0/-
  • SC Fees ₹0/-
  • ST Fees ₹0/-
  • Portal Charge ₹0/-
  • Payment Methods:
    Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Age Limit

  • Minimum Age 18 Years
  • Max Age (General) 28 Years
  • Max Age (OBC) 28 Years
  • Max Age (SC) 28 Years
  • Max Age (ST) 28 Years
  • Max Age (Female) 28 Years
  • Age Relaxation:

    Upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per the standard Government of India internship guidelines and Lab Director's discretion.

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Total Post

12
Total Vacancies
₹15000 - ₹30000
NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Category Wise Post

Post Name General EWS OBC SC ST Total
Paid Intern (Engineering) 8 0 0 0 0 8
Paid Intern (Science) 4 0 0 0 0 4

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Mode Of Selection

  • Shortlisting based on Academic Merit Step 1
  • Interview Step 2

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Post Details

Sno
Post Name
Eligibility
Salary
1
Paid Intern (Engineering)
Students pursuing regular full-time B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, or Ocean Engineering with minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA and no active backlogs.
Consolidated stipend of Rs. 30,000 for the total 6-month duration (paid in two installments of Rs. 15,000 each after 3 and 6 months).
2
Paid Intern (Science)
Students pursuing regular full-time M.Sc in Physics, Applied Electronics, or Oceanography with minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA and a valid recommendation from their Head of Institution.
Consolidated stipend of Rs. 30,000 for the total 6-month duration (paid in two installments of Rs. 15,000 each after 3 and 6 months).

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Online Form Fill Instruction

  • 1. Visit the official DRDO website and navigate to the 'What's New' or 'Careers' section to find the NPOL Kochi internship notice.
  • 2. Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-A) along with the official notification document.
  • 3. Carefully fill out the application form in block letters including your personal details and academic percentages.
  • 4. Draft a brief Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining your specific research interest in underwater sensors or sonar systems.
  • 5. Obtain a formal sponsorship or recommendation letter from the Head of your Department or the Principal of your college.
  • 6. Gather self-attested copies of all your academic transcripts from the 10th standard through your current semester.
  • 7. Scan your Aadhaar card and a recent passport-size photograph to include in the application packet.
  • 8. Prepare a single PDF file containing all documents if applying via email or arrange them in a physical envelope if applying via post.
  • 9. Send the completed application packet to the Director, NPOL, Thrikkakara, Kochi - 682021 before the specified deadline.
  • 10. Ensure the envelope or email subject is clearly marked as 'Application for Paid Internship Scheme - 2026' to avoid processing delays.

NPOL DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026 – Documents Required

S.No Documents Name Details
1 Recommendation Letter A formal sponsorship or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of Institution or Principal on official letterhead endorsing your internship within 100 words.
2 Academic Transcripts Self
3 Statement of Purpose (SOP) A concise one
4 Valid Identity Proof A self
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