Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India has released the notification for the Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Engineering students. Eligible engineering students can apply for this six-month paid internship opportunity at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai. The internship offers a stipend of ₹5,000 per month and selection will be based on merit.
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship 2026-27 - Overview
| Organization | Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO |
|---|---|
| Internship Name | Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 |
| Advertisement No. | CVRDE/HRD/PAID INTERNSHIP/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 35 Internship Positions |
| Duration | 06 Months |
| Stipend | ₹5,000 Per Month |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech Engineering Students |
| Selection Process | Merit Basis |
| Application Mode | Speed Post / Courier / Registered Post |
| Job Location | CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai |
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship 2026-27 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | Within 10 days from publication date on DRDO website |
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship 2026-27 Vacancy Details
CVRDE has announced a total of 35 internship vacancies for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Engineering students.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under Graduate Internship | 15 |
| 2 | Post Graduate Internship | 20 |
Branch-wise Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical Engineering | 19 |
| 2 | Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronic & Instrumentation Engineering | 10 |
| 3 | Electrical Engineering | 4 |
| 4 | Computer Science Engineering / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Information Technology | 2 |
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be regular students pursuing engineering degree courses from recognized Indian Universities or Institutes.
- B.E./B.Tech students studying in 7th or 8th semester are eligible.
- M.E./M.Tech students studying in 1st or 2nd year are eligible.
- Students must belong to relevant engineering disciplines mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit
The candidate's age should be below 28 years as on 01 July 2026.
Academic Qualification Requirement
- Minimum 85% marks or 8.5 CGPA on a scale of 10.
- Minimum 8.5 CGPA should be maintained continuously in previous semesters.
DRDO CVRDE Internship 2026 Stipend
Selected students will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month for the six-month internship period.
The stipend will be paid in two slabs of three months duration each. Each slab will carry ₹15,000 and payment will be credited directly into the student's bank account.
DRDO CVRDE Internship 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be completely based on merit. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email ID along with joining instructions.
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Apply Online 2026
Candidates cannot apply through an online application portal. Applications must be submitted through Speed Post, Courier or Registered Post.
How to Apply for DRDO CVRDE Internship 2026?
- Download the application form format from the DRDO official website.
- Fill the application form with correct details.
- Attach all required documents.
- Send the completed application through Speed Post/Courier/Registered Post.
- Mention "Application for Paid Internship" and branch code number on the envelope.
Required Documents for DRDO CVRDE Internship
- Filled application form in prescribed format
- Recent passport size photograph
- Institute Principal/Director request letter or NOC
- Undertaking Form
- All semester mark sheets
- Bonafide and Character Certificate
- Aadhaar Card copy
- College ID Card copy
- Student Biodata
- Awards, certificates, publications or patents (if available)
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship 2026 Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationality students are eligible.
- No boarding or lodging expenses will be provided.
- No application fee is applicable.
- Students receiving any other stipend are not eligible.
- CVRDE/DRDO is not responsible for providing employment after completion of internship.
DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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- Sarkari Result: Click Here
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