The selection of candidates is purely based on their academic merit.

Final-year UG and PG students
India
Stipend of ₹30,000
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The DRDO-CHESS Hyderabad Internship 2026 is an opportunity provided by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. This is for final year UG and PG students in the field of science and engineering. The selected students will receive a stipend of ₹30,000 and internship certificate.
To be eligible, an applicant must:
The selected candidate will receive:
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the section of 'Key Offerings’ and click ‘Vacancies’
Step 4: Scroll down and click ‘CHESS, Hyderabad invites applications for Paid Internship ENGG/Science UG/PG Students’.
Step 5: Click ‘View’ and ‘Yes’ on the pop-up that opens up.
Step 6: Download the application form. Fill in all the mentioned details and send it via speed post mentioned “Application for Paid Internship” to
DIRECTOR,
CENTER FOR HIGH ENERGY SYSTEMS & SCIENCES (CHESS)
DRDO, RCI CAMPUS,
PO: VIGNYANA KANCHA,
HYDERABAD-500069
Application Deadline: 11th May, 2026
Intimation to selected students: 20th May, 2026
Internship start date: 03rd June 2026
The selection of candidates is purely based on their academic merit.
Defence Electronics Research Laboratory,
Government of India, Ministry of Defence,
Defence Research & Development Organization,
Chandrayangutta Lines, Hyderabad - 500 005
Source:drdo.gov.in/drdo/en
Question: Who is providing this internship?
Answer: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India is offering this opportunity.
Question: What is the application deadline for this internship?
Answer: The application deadline for this is 11th May 2026.
Question: What is the duration of this internship?
Answer: This internship is for a duration of six months.
Question: What are the benefits of this internship?
Answer: The selected candidate will receive a stipend of ₹30,000 and a certificate of completion.