DGRE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 6 Paid Internship and Internship Posts

Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 6 paid internship places of six months at Chandigarh: 2 each in Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering and Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics. Applications go by Speed Post to The Director, DGRE, Sector-37A, Chandigarh 160036 and must be received by 06 December 2026. The monthly stipend is Rs 5,000/-.

DGRE Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify an application fee.

About DGRE

DGRE describes itself as one of the premier laboratories of the Defence R&D Organization (DRDO). It is located at Him Parisar, Sector 37-A, Chandigarh, and is an ISO 9001:2015 certified establishment. The notice invites Indian citizen students with an excellent academic record to this paid internship, which the notice also calls the DRDO Paid Internship Scheme.

Where and How to Send

Applications are to be sent by Speed Post, in the prescribed format, to: The Director, Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), Defence R&D Organization, Sector-37A, Chandigarh 160036, Kind Attention: To HRD Division.

• On top of the envelope, write clearly "Application for Paid Internship: Starting 1st January 2027".
• Also write the "Branch Code" (CSE, CIE or RS) on the envelope, for ease in segregation of applications.
• The form to use is the "Format for Application for DRDO Paid Internship Scheme" printed on page 4 of the notice, with the latest passport size photo affixed.
• The application must reach DGRE by 06 December 2026. Incomplete or erroneous applications, and those received after the due date, will be rejected.
• The notice also prints the email [email protected] beside the address, and a telephone number on the letterhead, 0172-2699804.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The notice lists 6 internship places in total across Category (a) and Category (b). The internship must be a part of the student's degree course.

The duration of the internship or project work is 06 months for every row, at DGRE, Plot No. 01, Sector 37-A, Chandigarh.

Qualification and Marks

• Category (a), CSE and CIE: students pursuing B.Tech Final Year.
• Category (b), RS: students pursuing IInd Year M.Sc/ M.Tech.
• Minimum education as printed: pursuing Graduate/Post Graduate in Engineering and Science, full time course in the respective discipline from a recognized Indian University/Institute.
• Good academic record with 75% and above marks (or 7.5 CGPA and above) from an AICTE/UGC approved college or university.
• Applicants must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit

Below 28 Years, for all posts. The notice prints no cut-off date for counting age and no age relaxation.

Stipend Rules

• The stipend of Rs 5,000/- is applicable only when the student is present at the Lab for a minimum of 15 working days per month.
• Payment is made in two instalments: the first after 03 months and the second after completion of 06 months of internship.
• The stipend is paid directly to the student's bank account.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each branch, candidates should check the official notification.

Enclosures

The application format has a checklist of documents to tick and enclose:

• Referral letter from the Principal/HOD/TPO of the college or institute, mandatorily attached; it is to be printed on college letterhead and signed, in the request format on pages 5 and 6 of the notice.
• UG/PG marksheet reflecting CGPA/% of marks for all previous semesters/years.
• Copy of latest Aadhar Card.
• Copy of College Identity Card.
• Latest passport size photo affixed on the form; the form also asks for the average CGPA or percentage and any awards or professional membership.

Documents at the time of joining (selected students only)

• Bonafide Certificate from the college.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college authorities, in original, on college letterhead, stating that the student will be relieved for the internship at DGRE.
• Police verification from hometown or place of residence.
• Undertaking for adherence to Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923, and to the IT Rules and Regulations applicable for Ministry of Defence.
• Bank details for transfer of stipend.
• Aadhar Card in original with college ID card for verification, and 03 passport size photographs.
• All B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc previous semesters mark sheets in original, or a letter from the college certifying that the originals are held with them. Originals are returned immediately after verification.

Selection Process

The notice states that selection is based on CGPA or percentage of marks and an interview or interaction, as required.

• The Principal/HOD/TPO of the institution should send a request letter for highly deserving meritorious students only.
• Eligible students will be selected based on CGPA of all previous semesters/percentage of marks of all previous semesters/years and online/telephonic interview/interaction as required, subject to satisfactory verification of the documents.
• Selection is entirely on merit basis/suitability for the project/assignment, after going through the applications and shortlisting candidates as per the vacancies. In case of tie, the marks of the lower examination are the tie-breaker.
• Selected students are notified about joining procedures only through email to the email ID given in the application form. No communication is made with rejected students.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The internship is for 06 months. A progress report is due after 3 months and a project report after 6 months or completion; DGRE then issues a certificate.
• If a student leaves in between, no Certificate of Completion is issued and no payment is made.
• No boarding, lodging, transport, medical or any other allowance is provided; these are borne by the student.
• DGRE/DRDO has no obligation to offer employment, and an intern cannot claim a right to employment on completing the internship.
• The management reserves the right to change the vacancy positions or selection criteria at any point during selection without assigning any reason.
• Mere applying or fulfilling the criteria does not ascertain candidature; suppression of facts leads to disqualification, and canvassing leads to cancellation of candidature.
• Working hours are as per the lab/Estt time. No leave except sick leave, with a valid prescription, is given.
• DGRE/DRDO is not responsible for any injuries sustained during the internship period.
• Selected students must report at DGRE, Sector-37 A, Chandigarh, and give an undertaking on secrecy, IT rules and non-publication of data, and that they are not being paid for any other internship.

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