The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) [R&DE(E)], Pune, invites applications to fill paid internships/project work on a temporary basis for a duration of 11 months. R&DE(E) is a premier system Laboratory in the area of development of state of the art Defence Technologies and Engineering systems for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The multidisciplinary activities of R&DE(E) encompass Research, Design, Development, Testing, Qualifiction & Evaluation and Transfer of technology and production support and continuous coordination/ Engagement with DPSUs, PSU’s, Private industries and academia. Application from eligible full time under graduate/ post graduate engineering students who are pursuing in 7 th/ 8 th semester of undergraduate engineering or are pursuing 2 nd year of their post graduate engineering are invited in the prescribed format latest by 27 th May 2026 for the following disciplines for a tenure of 06 months/ 11 months paid internship/ Project work.
Details of the Internship
- Institute Location: R&DE(E), Pune, Maharashtra
- Number of Positions: 40 Engineering Internships
- Duration: 4 to 6 Months (Tentatively starting July 1, 2026)
- Completion Certificate will be issued
- Paid Internship
Eligibility: Candidates must be pursuing a full-time B.E./B.Tech degree (currently in their 7th or 8th semester) or a postgraduate engineering degree (M.Sc./M.Tech, currently in their 2nd year). They must possess qualifying marks in the relevant disciplines (Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, and other related branches).
Stipend: A monthly stipend of Rs. 8,000 will be paid to B.E./B.Tech candidates, and Rs. 9,000 to M.Sc./M.Tech candidates.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected based on merit and an interview.
Mode of Application: Offline. Address: The Director, Research and Development Establishment (Engrs), Alandi Road, Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra - 411015.
Application Deadline: 27.05.2026.
