DRDO ITI Internship 2025 | Apply Now –B.Tech/ M.Tech/ M.Sc (Final Year)
DRDO ITI Internship 2025 - Eligibility: Indian nationals, typically with 60%+ (CGPA ≥ 7.5/10), enrolled in final years of B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc .
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DRDO ITI Internship 2025: Student Internship Scheme (4 weeks – 6 months)
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- DRDO offers internships to UG/PG students in engineering or science under its Scheme of Internship of Students
- Eligibility: Indian nationals, typically with 60%+ (CGPA ≥ 7.5/10), enrolled in final years of B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc .
- Duration: 4 weeks to 6 months, depending on project and lab needs
- Work at DRDO labs on unclassified, real-world defence R&D projects, under expert mentorship
- Note: No promise of job placement and DRDO isn’t liable for injuries during internships
- Stipend: Varies—some labs offer modest stipends, others unpaid
Labs currently advertising internships (deadline ~mid‑July 2025):
- DEBEL (Bengaluru) – deadline 13 Jul 2025
- ARDE, HEMRL (Pune) – deadline 6 Jul 2025
- DIPAS (Delhi) & DIBER (Haldwani) – deadline 17 Jul 2025
- DLRL/DRDL, GTRE (Bengaluru), and others also hiring interns
ITI Apprentice Training vs. Student Interns
- ITI Apprenticeships (under the Apprentices Act 1961) are for ITI-certified trade holders—not for B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc students.
- Example: DRDL Hyderabad began ITI apprentice induction on 1 April 2025
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
- Identify suitable DRDO labs from the Careers section (labs listed above).
- Download lab-specific advertisements & application forms from the DRDO Careers page
- Prepare your application:
- Resume, cover/SOP letter, academic transcripts, bonafide certificate from college
- Letter of recommendation (if you have one)
- Valid college ID, Aadhar card, etc.
- Submit the application via email or online form as specified in the lab's advertisement.
- Monitor deadlines: Most are mid‑July 2025; DEBEL’s closes on 13 July 2025, ARDE/HEMRL on 6 July, and DIPAS/DIBER on 17 July
- Selection & further steps: Selected candidates will be contacted by the lab; may involve interview, document verification, etc.
Quick Comparison: ITI Training vs. Student Internship
|
Program |
Eligible For |
Duration |
Stipend |
Focus |
|
ITI Apprenticeship |
ITI trade certificate holders |
~1 year (from April 2025) |
Govt. stipend |
Technical trade training |
|
Student Internship |
Final-year B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc students |
4 weeks–6 months |
Variable/unpaid |
R&D project exposure |
Next Steps for You
- Choose 2–3 labs that match your academic interests (e.g., ARDE for Mechanical/ECE, DIPAS for Biomedical, DEBEL for electronics).
- Download the latest PDF from the DRDO Careers page.
- Prepare all required documents and draft a concise SOP.
- Submit before the deadline—July 2025 is pivotal.
- Follow up with the lab’s HR if you don’t hear back within 2 weeks post-application.
