DRDO DGRE Paid Internship 2025-26
Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment | B.Tech & M.Tech Students | ₹5000/Month
Internship Opportunity Overview
🔬 About DGRE & Internship
Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE) is a premier laboratory of DRDO under the Ministry of Defence. DGRE invites applications from Indian students with excellent academic records for paid internship spanning 6 months.
Internship must be a part of their degree course requirements.
Organization: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Lab: Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment
Location: Plot No. 01, Sector 37-A, Chandigarh – 160036
Email: director.dgre@gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 25/11/2025 | ✅ Released |
| Last Date for Applications | 15/12/2025 | ⏰ 11 Days Remaining |
| Application Mode | By Speed Post Only | 📮 Postal |
| Shortlist Notification | Last Week of December 2025 | 📧 Via Email |
| Internship Start Date | 01/01/2026 | 🎯 Target |
👥 Vacancy Details by Discipline
| Category | Discipline/Branch | Branch Code | Vacancies | Monthly Stipend | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under-Graduate (B.Tech) | Computer Science & Engineering | CSE | 02 | ₹5,000/- | 06 Months |
| Civil Engineering | CIE | 01 | ₹5,000/- | 06 Months | |
| Post-Graduate (M.Tech / M.Sc IInd Year) | Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics | RS | 02 | ₹5,000/- | 06 Months |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 5 | 06 Months Each | |||
📌 Note: Internship must be a mandatory part of their degree course as per curriculum.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Educational Qualification
- B.Tech/B.E Candidates: CSE / Civil Engg.
- M.Tech/M.Sc (2nd Year): Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics
- Institution: AICTE/UGC Approved
- Mode: Full-time course only
📊 Academic Performance
- CGPA Requirement: ≥ 7.5 (on scale of 10)
- Percentage Requirement: ≥ 75%
- Applicable From: All Previous Semesters/Years
- Selection Basis: Merit-based
👤 Age & Citizenship
- Nationality: Indian Citizen Only
- Age Limit: Below 28 Years
- Age as on: Date of Application
- Age Relaxation: NOT Applicable
📜 Special Requirements
- Principal/HOD Letter: Mandatory
- Referral from: College Authorities
- Bonafide Student: Certificate Required
- Minimum Days/Month: 15 Working Days (for stipend)
🏆 Selection Process
Selection Criteria: Merit-based selection based on CGPA/Percentage of all completed semesters and potential suitability for the project. Online/telephonic interviews may be conducted. Selected candidates will be notified via email.
💰 Stipend & Payment Details
NO Other Allowances: No lodging, boarding, transport, medical or any other allowances provided.
Working Hours: As per Lab/Establishment timings. Sick leave only (with valid prescription).
📝 How to Apply
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- College Referral: Principal/HOD of college sends referral letter for deserving student
- Student Collects Form: Download application format from notification or DRDO website
- Fill Application: Complete bio-data form with all required details
- Attach Photo: Paste latest passport size color photo on form
- Prepare Documents: Collect all academic mark sheets (CGPA/% proof)
- Referral Letter: Obtain mandatory college referral letter on college letterhead
- Send by Speed Post: Mail all documents to DGRE with clear mention of Branch Code
- Deadline: Application must REACH DGRE by 15/12/2025 (no exceptions)
📮 Postal Address for Application:
The Director,
Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE),
Him Parisar, Plot No. 1, Sector-37A,
Chandigarh – 160036
Attn: HRD Division
Email: director.dgre@gov.in
📌 Write on Envelope: "Application for Paid Internship: Starting 01 Jan 2026" + "Branch Code: [CSE/CIE/RS]"
⚠️ Important Instructions:
- Application MUST be sent by Speed Post (Postal application only, no email/online)
- Hard copy required with self-attested photocopies of mark sheets & certificates
- Incomplete applications will be rejected without notice
- No communication for rejected applications
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email to address provided in form
- College referral letter is MANDATORY (on college letterhead, signed by Principal/HOD)
- Suppression of facts or false information = automatic disqualification
- No lodging, boarding, or transport provided during internship
- Must maintain all IT rules, secrecy undertaking required at joining
📋 Documents to Submit with Application
📄 Academic Documents
- All semester mark sheets (reflecting CGPA/% marks)
- Latest mark sheet showing cumulative CGPA/percentage
- 10th certificate (for DOB verification)
- College ID card photocopy
📜 Official Documents
- Bonafide Certificate from college
- Principal/HOD referral letter (mandatory)
- Aadhaar card photocopy
- Photo: Passport size color (3.5 x 3.5 cm)
✅ Required at Joining
- NOC from college (original)
- Police verification certificate
- Undertaking (Official Secrets Act, IT Rules)
- 3 passport size photographs
- Bank account details for stipend transfer
📋 Submission Format
- All documents self-attested photocopies
- NO original certificates (except at joining)
- Form filled in black ink (typed preferred)
- Clear, legible scans/copies only
- Envelope clearly marked with Branch Code
⭐ Key Points to Remember
- ✅ Internship must be mandatory part of degree course
- ✅ Only merit-based selection (No reservation)
- ✅ Applications by Speed Post Only (No email submissions)
- ✅ ₹30,000 total stipend (₹5000 x 6 months)
- ✅ Minimum 15 working days/month required for payment
- ✅ College referral letter mandatory from Principal/HOD
- ✅ NO other allowances - students bear own expenses
- ✅ Certificate of completion awarded on successful completion
- ✅ 6-month contract with NO employment guarantee
- ✅ Strict adherence to Official Secrets Act & IT Rules mandatory
📞 Contact Details
director.dgre@gov.in
📞 Phone
0172-2699804
📠 Fax
0172-2699802
