DRDO RCI Paid Internship 2025: Eligibility, Application Process, Stipend & More

DRDO RCI Paid Internship 2025: Eligibility, Application Process, Stipend & More

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its prestigious Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad, has released the Paid Internship Notification for 2025. This internship is a golden opportunity for engineering and postgraduate students to work under top DRDO scientists and gain hands-on research experience in cutting-edge defense technologies. The internship is part of DRDO's "Running Contest for Students" initiative aimed at fostering innovation and skill development in young minds.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	27 June 2025
Application Starts	27 June 2025
Last Date to Apply	11 July 2025
Intimation of selected students	4^th week of July, 2025
Date of start for internship	01 August 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

Students pursuing B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in relevant fields such as:

Electronics & Communication
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Control Systems, and others

Other Requirements

Year of Study: Final or pre-final year UG/PG students
Minimum Marks: 60–75% aggregate or 7.5+ CGPA (depending on lab)
Age Limit: 19 to 28 years
Nationality: Indian citizens only

Stipend & Duration

Detail	Information
Monthly Stipend	Rs.5000/-
Vacancies	160
Duration	1 to 6 months
Internship Type	On-site at RCI, Hyderabad

Application Process

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Prepare Required Documents:

Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Academic Transcripts
Bonafide Certificate or NOC from Institution

Submit Application:

Follow instructions in the notification (online form/email submission varies by lab)

Selection Process:

Based on academic merit, project suitability, and availability
Final selection by Director, RCI

How to Apply?

The entire application process is offline. To submit your application, please follow these steps:

Get the Notification Here: To access the application format, first obtain the official notification PDF using the link below.
Complete the application: Print off the application form (Page 4 of the PDF), then accurately fill in all the fields. Attach a current photo the size of a passport.
Collect the necessary paperwork: Gather all required paperwork, such as your college reference letter, grade reports, a copy of your Aadhar card, etc. The notification's third page has a comprehensive checklist.
Get the envelope ready: Put all supporting documentation and the completed application form in an envelope.
The envelope should be superscribed: On the top of the envelope, clearly write your "Branch Code" and "Application for Paid Internship." For applications to be properly segregated, this is essential.
By Speed Post: The application should be sent to the following address using Speed Post: The Director of the Defense R&D Organization's Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Vignyanakancha, Hyderabad 500069