DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Recruitment 2026: Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released the notification for 35 paid internship positions for the academic year 2026-27. Eligible candidates below 28 years of age who are pursuing B.E./B.Tech in the 7th/8th semester or M.E./M.Tech in the 1st/2nd year in the prescribed engineering disciplines can apply. The DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Vacancy 2026 offers a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 for a six-month internship commencing from 01-09-2026. Applications must reach CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai, by 10-08-2026 through the prescribed offline mode.
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 overview
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 includes 15 vacancies for UG engineering students pursuing B.E./B.Tech in the 7th or 8th semester and 20 vacancies for PG engineering students pursuing M.E./M.Tech in the 1st or 2nd year. Eligible students must be regular full-time students of AICTE-approved technical institutions or UGC-approved universities and must have maintained at least 8.5 CGPA or 85% marks in all previous semesters. The internship is available in Mechanical, Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical, and Computer Science/AI/ML/IT disciplines.
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 notification details
CVRDE has issued the notification for 35 paid internship positions for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates must be below 28 years as on 01-07-2026 and should not have any backlog or be receiving a stipend or similar benefit from another institute. Selection will be made entirely on merit based on the academic record. Selected interns will receive Rs. 5,000 per month for six months, paid in two slabs of Rs. 15,000 each. Candidates must submit the prescribed application, institute request letter/NOC, undertaking, academic records and other required documents through Speed Post, Courier or Registered Post.
Direct Link to Download DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF – www.drdo.gov.in
Steps to Apply Online for DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official DRDO website and download the CVRDE Paid Internship notification and prescribed application forms.
- Read the notification carefully and confirm that you meet the prescribed educational, academic and age requirements.
- Complete the application form in the prescribed format.
- Obtain the Request Letter/No Objection Certificate from the Principal or Director of the institute and complete the Undertaking Form.
- Attach copies of all required semester mark sheets, Bonafide and Character Certificate, Aadhaar Card, College ID, biodata, certificates or publications where applicable, and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Mention “Application for Paid Internship” along with the relevant Branch Code Number clearly on the top of the envelope.
- Send the completed application by Speed Post, Courier or Registered Post to the Director, CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai – 600054.
- Ensure that the application reaches CVRDE on or before 10-08-2026.
Details mentioned in drdo cvrde paid internship recruitment 2026
- Recruiting organization: Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO
- Academic year: 2026-27
- Total vacancies: 35
- UG internship vacancies: 15
- PG internship vacancies: 20
- UG qualification: B.E./B.Tech, 7th/8th semester
- PG qualification: M.E./M.Tech, 1st/2nd year
- Eligible disciplines: Mechanical, Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical, Computer Science/AI/ML/IT
- Minimum academic requirement: 8.5 CGPA or 85% marks in every previous semester
- Age limit: Below 28 years as on 01-07-2026
- Internship duration: 6 months
- Internship start date: 01-09-2026
- Stipend: Rs. 5,000 per month
- Selection process: Merit based on academic record
- Application mode: Offline
- Last date: 10-08-2026
- Nationality: Indian
- Official website: www.drdo.gov.in
