Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), a premier laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Bengaluru has released the advertisement for its Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 vide Advt. No. 02/2026/Internship (P). A total of 75 internship seats are available across five engineering and science disciplines for final year BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, and M.Sc students. Interns will work on live defence radar technology projects under the guidance of DRDO scientists for a period of 6 months and will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000. The last date to apply via Speed Post is 1st July 2026. Students must apply through their respective college only - direct applications will not be accepted.
DRDO LRDE Internship 2026-27
LRDE DRDO Bengaluru is a leading defence R&D establishment addressing the requirements of Indian Defence Services in the field of Radar and related technologies. The Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 aims to provide short-term exposure to selected students in indigenous Radar Technologies being developed at LRDE. The internship period will be counted as part of the student's degree course. The internship will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st January 2027. Interns must be physically present at LRDE for a minimum of 15 working days per month.
DRDO LRDE Internship 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), DRDO, Bengaluru |
| Advertisement No. | LRDE: Advt. No. 02/2026/Internship (P) |
| Scheme Name | Paid Internship 2026-27 |
| Total Seats | 75 |
| Eligible Courses | BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, M.Sc (Final Year) |
| Duration | 6 Months (1st August 2026 to 31st January 2027) |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 5,000 per month (fixed) |
| Mode of Application | Offline - Speed Post only (through college) |
| Last Date to Apply | 1st July 2026 |
| Intimation to Selected Students | 15th July 2026 |
| Internship Start Date | 1st August 2026 |
| Location | CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560 093 |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 080-25025312 / 630 (Mon–Fri, 14:00–16:00 hrs only) |
DRDO LRDE Internship Notification 2026 PDF Download
Candidates must read the official LRDE Paid Internship 2026-27 advertisement carefully before applying. The advertisement contains the prescribed application format (Annexure I), college reference letter format (Annexure II), and undertaking formats. All documents must be submitted along with the application via Speed Post only.
DRDO LRDE Paid Internship 2026 Notification PDF - Click Here to Download
How to Apply for DRDO LRDE Internship 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 1st July 2026
- Mode: Speed Post only
- Important: Applications must be routed through the college. Direct applications from students will NOT be accepted.
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Download the official application form (Annexure I) from the LRDE advertisement.
- Fill the application form completely - include name, DOB, Aadhaar number, college details, branch code, degree, percentage, reason for applying to LRDE, and topic of interest from Table 1.2.
- Obtain a reference/request letter from your Principal / HOD / Internship Coordinator on college letterhead (Annexure II format) - this is mandatory.
- Attach self-attested copies of: all semester/year marksheets, College ID card, and Aadhaar Card.
- Write a brief note on your reason/purpose for applying to LRDE along with field of interest.
- Affix a passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) on the application form.
- Write clearly on the envelope: "Application for Paid Internship" and the Branch Code (EC / ME / CS / CE / EE).
- Send via Speed Post to: The Director, Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), Defence R&D Organisation, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru – 560 093.
DRDO LRDE Internship Branch-wise Vacancy 2026
A total of 75 internship seats are available across 5 branches/disciplines at LRDE Bengaluru:
| S.No. | Branch Code | Branch / Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EC | Electronics / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation or equivalent | 35 |
| 2 | ME | Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering or equivalent | 10 |
| 3 | CS | Computer Science & Engineering or equivalent | 20 |
| 4 | CE | Civil Engineering or equivalent | 2 |
| 5 | EE | Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics | 8 |
| Total | 75 | ||
Project Topics Available at DRDO LRDE 2026
Students must apply only if they are interested in working on the following project topics under the guidance of LRDE scientists:
| Branch Code | Project Topics |
|---|---|
| EC | RF Design, Photonics Module Design, Testing & Automation, Photonics, Firmware Development, FPGA, Signal Processing, Embedded Software Development, SOC Based Hardware Design, Matlab Simulation, Radar Engineering & Reliability Engineering, Radome Design, Metasurface Antenna Design, Digital Antenna Arrays |
| ME | Precision Machining, Mechanical Design Techniques, Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Quality Design & Simulations |
| CS | AI & Deep Learning, Python Tools for Radar Testing, AI/ML |
| CE | Engineering Drawing & Analysis of Radar Testing Facility |
| EE | Power Supply Design, Design of DC-DC Converters, Power Supplies, Power System, Performance Analysis of Power Systems, Design & Analysis of Highly Efficient SMPS |
Eligibility Criteria for DRDO LRDE Paid Internship 2026
- Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
| Student Type | Eligibility Condition |
|---|---|
| UG Students (BE/B.Tech) | Must have completed / appeared in term-end exams of 3rd year / 6th Semester and secured minimum 70% or equivalent marks in aggregate (1st to 6th Semester or 3 years) |
| PG Students (ME/M.Tech/M.Sc) | Must have completed / appeared in term-end exams of 1st year / 2nd Semester and secured minimum 70% or equivalent marks in aggregate (1st and 2nd Semester or 1st year) |
Note: Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility does not guarantee selection. LRDE reserves the right to adopt its own shortlisting criteria.
Stipend Details - DRDO LRDE Internship 2026
| Instalment | Amount | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Instalment | Rs. 15,000 | After successful completion of 3 months of internship |
| 2nd Instalment | Rs. 15,000 | After successful completion of 6 months of internship (based on technical evaluation) |
| Total Stipend | Rs. 30,000 | Paid directly to student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account |
Note: No accommodation, transport, or transport allowance will be provided by LRDE during the internship period.
Important Dates - DRDO LRDE Internship 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 1st July 2026 |
| Intimation to Selected Students | 15th July 2026 |
| Date of Start of Internship | 1st August 2026 |
| Date of End of Internship | 31st January 2027 |
Documents Required at Time of Application (Speed Post)
- Filled application form (Annexure I)
- Reference / request letter from college Principal / HOD / Internship Coordinator (Annexure II) - mandatory
- Copies of marksheets of all semesters / years as applicable (provisional marksheet if original not issued)
- Brief write-up on reason/purpose for applying to LRDE with field of interest
- College ID Card copy
- Photo ID issued by State/Central Government (Aadhaar Card preferred)
Documents Required at Time of Joining (Selected Students)
- All original BE/B.Tech/M.Sc previous semester/year marksheets for verification
- Original reference/request letter from college for paid internship
- Original Aadhaar Card and College ID Card
- Two recent passport-size photographs and two stamp-size photographs
- Police Verification Certificate (from District Authority of hometown / last residence of at least 1 year)
- Copy of Aadhaar-seeded bank account passbook
- Undertaking for adherence to Indian Official Secrets Act 1923 (as per prescribed format)
- Undertaking to follow IT Rules and Regulations of Ministry of Defence (as per prescribed format)
Note: Original documents will be returned immediately after verification.
