🚀 DRDO CHESS Paid Internship 2026 – Apply Offline for Engineering & Science Students
📅 Published on April 28, 2026 | ✍️ By Career Job Alert Team
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released the DRDO CHESS Paid Internship 2026 Notification for final year Engineering and Science students. This internship is offered by CHESS, Hyderabad under the Ministry of Defence.
📊 DRDO CHESS Paid Internship 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | DRDO – CHESS Hyderabad |
| Internship Name | DRDO Paid Internship 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | CHESS/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01 |
| Category | Internship (Not a Job) |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Stipend | ₹30,000 Total |
| Apply Mode | Offline (Speed Post) |
| Last Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Selection | Merit Based |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Final year UG/PG students in Engineering or Science
- From AICTE/UGC recognized institute
- Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA
- Age limit: Below 28 years
- Referral letter from Principal/Director required
📚 Branch-wise Vacancy Details
| Branch Code | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| PH | Physics / Applied Optics | 5 |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| EE | Electronics / Electrical / Communication | 5 |
| CS | Computer Science | 3 |
| CE | Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
DRDO CHESS Paid Internship 2026 💰 Stipend Details
- Total stipend: ₹30,000
- ₹15,000 after 3 months
- ₹15,000 after 6 months
- Minimum 15 days attendance required per month
DRDO CHESS Paid Internship 2026 🔗 Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | 🌐 Visit DRDO Official Website |
| Official Notification PDF | 📄 Download DRDO CHESS Internship 2026 Notification |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 11 May 2026 |
| Selection Intimation | 20 May 2026 |
| Internship Start Date | 03 June 2026 |
📝 Selection Process
- Selection based on merit (marks/CGPA)
- No written exam
- No interview (generally)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed
📦 Required Documents
- Referral Letter from College
- UG/PG Marksheets
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- College ID Card
- Passport Size Photo
📨 How to Apply
- Download application form from DRDO website
- Fill the form carefully
- Attach required documents
- Send via Speed Post
Address:
Director Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS) DRDO, RCI Campus Vignyana Kanchan Post Hyderabad – 500069
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Late applications will not be accepted
- No TA/DA provided
- This internship is not a job
🔗 Important Links
👉 Download Official Notification PDF
📌 Final Words
The DRDO CHESS Paid Internship 2026 is a great opportunity for students to gain experience in defence research. Apply before the last date and boost your career.
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❓ FAQs – DRDO CHESS Internship 2026
Q1. DRDO CHESS Internship 2026 kya hai?
यह DRDO द्वारा दिया जाने वाला 6 महीने का paid internship program है, जिसमें Engineering और Science students को training दी जाती है।
Q2. Kya ye DRDO job hai?
नहीं, यह job नहीं है। यह एक internship (training program) है जिसमें stipend मिलता है।
Q3. DRDO Internship 2026 ka stipend kitna hai?
इस internship में कुल ₹30,000 stipend दिया जाएगा (₹15,000 + ₹15,000)।
Q4. Kaun apply kar sakta hai?
Final year Engineering और Science students जिनके पास minimum 75% marks या 7.5 CGPA है, apply कर सकते हैं।
Q5. DRDO CHESS Internship apply kaise kare?
Candidates को offline mode में application form भरकर speed post से भेजना होगा।
Q6. Last date kya hai?
Application की last date 11 May 2026 है।
Q7. Selection process kya hai?
Selection merit (marks/CGPA) के आधार पर होगा, कोई exam नहीं होगा।

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