DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025 – Apply for 6-Month Paid Internship at Visakhapatnam

The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a premier DRDO lab working on underwater technologies for the Indian Navy, is inviting applications for its 6-month paid internship programme. This opportunity is open to eligible final-year B.E./B.Tech and second-year M.Sc students from select engineering and science disciplines.

DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025 – Overview

DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025

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Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2025 (by 5:00 PM)

• Shortlist Notification: Last week of July 2025

• Internship Start Date: 01 August 2025

Application Fee

• All eligible candidates can apply completely free of cost.
• There is no registration or processing fee for the internship.

• DRDO provides this opportunity as part of its academic outreach and skill-building initiative, with zero cost to the applicants.

DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025: Discipline & Vacancy Details

DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025: Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Intern – Paid Internship Trainee (DRDO NSTL)

• B.E./B.Tech students must be in their final year and have a minimum CGPA of 7.5 in all previous semesters.

• M.Sc students must be in 2nd year and have at least 75% marks in the 1st year.

• Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time course from AICTE/UGC-approved colleges/universities.

• Age Limit: Below 25 years as of 20 July 2025.

DRDO DGRE NSTL Internship 2025: Required Documents

• Original mark sheets of all semesters

• College referral/request letter

• Bonafide & NOC from college (original)

• Police verification certificate

• Aadhar & College ID (original)

• 3 passport-size photos

• Undertakings for:

  • Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923

  • IT compliance for Ministry of Defence

DRDO DGRE Paid Internship 2025: Selection Process

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit.

• Online/offline interview or interaction may be conducted.

• Only selected candidates will receive joining instructions by email.

• Incomplete applications will be rejected without intimation.

Stipend & Certificate

• ₹5,000/month, paid in two parts:

  • 1st installment: After 3 months

  • 2nd installment: After successful 6-month completion

• Certificate issued only upon successful completion of internship, project report, and evaluation.

• No certificate or payment for partial completion or dropout.

Accommodation & Rules

• No boarding/lodging will be provided.

• Working hours as per lab norms.

• Only sick leave allowed with valid prescription.

• No employment assurance after internship.

• Misconduct will result in termination.

DRDO NSTL Paid Internship 2025: How to Apply 

1. Download and fill the application form (format available in notification).

2. Prepare scanned copies of the following:

   • Filled application form

   • College-issued referral/request letter (mandatory)

   • Last semester/year marksheet

   • Aadhar Card

   • Bio-data (within 300 words)

3. Email all documents to: hrd-nstl@gov.in

4. Subject line should be:
   “Application for paid internship with branch code: [e.g., CS]”

5. Applications after the deadline or without supporting documents will not be considered.

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