DRDO TBRL Chandigarh Paid Internship 2026: Apply for 37 Engineering & M.Sc Chemistry Internship Seats — ₹5,000/month Stipend, Last Date 25 May 2026

DRDO TBRL Paid Internship 2026 — A 6-Month Project Opportunity for Engineering & Science Final-Year Students

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh — a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence — has invited applications from engineering and M.Sc. Chemistry students for its prestigious Paid Internship Programme starting July 2026. A total of 37 internship seats have been notified across nine disciplines, with a fixed monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and an overall payout of ₹30,000 per student for the full six-month tenure. For final-year students aiming to convert their academic project into real DRDO-certified research experience, this is one of the most rewarding defence sector internship notifications of the year.

The application process is offline (postal submission) and the last date for receipt of applications is 25 May 2026. The internship runs from 01 July 2026 for six months at TBRL’s research range in Ramgarh (Panchkula). If you are pursuing B.E. / B.Tech. in Aerospace, Chemical, CSE, ECE, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical engineering — or are in the second year of M.Sc. Chemistry — and your CGPA converts to 75% or above with no backlogs, this is a great chance for you. In this article, GovtJobsAlert.in walks you through every detail — vacancy split, eligibility, stipend, selection process, document checklist and step-by-step “how to apply” guide.

Key Highlights — DRDO TBRL Paid Internship 2026

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) is the DRDO’s nodal lab for armament research, blast and shock effects, and warhead development. Located at Sector-30, Chandigarh with its experimental range in Ramgarh (Panchkula district, Haryana), TBRL hosts engineering and science interns under a structured 6-month “Paid Internship Scheme” that becomes part of the student’s degree-course training. Selection is purely on merit, and the entire programme — application, evaluation, joining and stipend — is governed by transparent written rules issued by the Establishment.

• Recruiting Body: Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), DRDO, Ministry of Defence
• Programme: Paid Internship Scheme — Starting July 2026 (Advt. No. TBRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01)
• Total Seats: 37 (UG: 35 + PG: 02)
• Stipend: ₹5,000 per month (Total ₹30,000 for 6 months)
• Internship Duration: 06 Months (tentative start 01 July 2026)
• Eligible Courses: B.E. / B.Tech. (final/third year) and M.Sc. Chemistry (second year)
• Minimum Marks: 75% or equivalent CGPA
• Age Limit: Below 28 years (as on 30 June 2026)
• Application Mode: Offline / Postal (hard-copy submission only)
• Last Date to Apply: 25 May 2026
• Internship Location: TBRL, Sector-30, Chandigarh (range at Ramgarh, Panchkula)

This internship is open to candidates pursuing a recognised four-year B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) degree from any engineering college approved by AICTE, or a two-year M.Sc. Chemistry programme from a UGC-recognised university, in academic year 2026-27.

Vacancy Breakdown — DRDO TBRL Internship 2026

The 37 seats are distributed across nine eligible streams. Engineering branches dominate the Under-Graduate (UG) category, while Post-Graduate (PG) seats are exclusively for M.Sc. Chemistry students. No equivalent qualification or related branch will be considered — the discipline must match exactly.

If suitable candidates are not found in one branch, the Establishment may adjust seats across disciplines at its sole discretion. The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease as per requirement.

Eligibility Criteria — DRDO TBRL Paid Internship 2026

Educational Qualification

You must currently be pursuing one of the following programmes from a recognised Indian college / institute / university approved by AICTE / UGC:

• Under-Graduate (Category-a): Full-time B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engg.) four-year degree — sixth semester onwards (i.e. third or final year) in any of these eight branches: Aerospace / Aeronautical, Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical.
• Post-Graduate (Category-b): Full-time M.Sc. Chemistry — second year, academic session 2026-27.

You must have secured 75% or above marks (CGPA to be converted to percentage in the application format). Backlogs are not allowed — students with any pending paper at the time of joining will be ineligible. The programme is open only to Indian citizens, and the internship must form part of your prescribed degree-course training.

Age Limit

Applicants must be less than 28 years of age as on 30 June 2026. There is no relaxation mentioned in the notification. Date of birth as recorded in the matriculation certificate will be treated as final.

What is the Stipend & Salary for DRDO TBRL Internship 2026?

This is a paid internship, not an unpaid academic visit — every selected student receives a fixed monthly stipend transferred directly to their bank account.

• Monthly stipend: ₹5,000
• Tenure: Six months (tentative start 01 July 2026)
• Total payout: ₹30,000 for the full 6-month period
• Payment schedule: Two equal instalments — ₹15,000 after 3 months + ₹15,000 after 6 months
• Attendance condition: Minimum 15 working days in a month is mandatory for stipend eligibility

In-hand take-away over 6 months: ₹30,000 fixed. Apart from this, no accommodation, transport, medical or other allowance is provided — boarding/lodging is to be arranged by the intern.

A Completion Certificate (jointly signed by HRD Division, TBRL) is issued only after successful submission of the 3-month progress report and the 6-month project report. Students who do not complete the internship will not receive any stipend.

What is the Selection Process for DRDO TBRL Internship 2026?

Selection is purely on academic merit and project suitability — there is no written examination. The process runs in three short stages:

1. Merit Shortlisting — Cumulative marks/CGPA up to the last completed semester is used to rank applicants for each branch.
2. Online / Telephonic Interview — Shortlisted students may be called for a brief technical interaction to confirm project fit.
3. Document & Police Verification — Selection is final only after satisfactory verification of original certificates plus a Police Verification certificate to be submitted at the time of joining.

If two candidates score the same percentage, the older candidate by Date of Birth gets preference. Communication is sent only to selected students via official email — no rejection mails are issued.

How to Apply for DRDO TBRL Internship 2026?

Applications are accepted only in offline (postal) mode. Save a printable copy of the prescribed Application Form (Page 7 of the notification) and the Request Letter format (Page 5) before you start.

1. Download the official notification PDF from the link in the Essential Links section below.
2. Fill the Application Form in capital letters and affix one passport-size photograph.
3. Get the Request Letter for Internship (prescribed format) signed and stamped by your Principal / HOD / TPO on college letterhead.
4. Attach copies of all UG / PG semester marksheets, latest Aadhaar Card and College ID Card.
5. Place the documents in a sealed envelope and superscribe: “Application for Paid Internship: Starting July 2026 — Branch Code _________”.
6. Send the envelope by Speed Post / Registered Post to: The Director, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, DRDO, Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Sector-30, Chandigarh – 160030. Kind Attention: HRD Division.
7. Make sure the application reaches TBRL on or before 25 May 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

For additional reference, see GovtJobsAlert.in‘s graduate-level government job notifications page where similar paid internship and trainee opportunities are tracked.

Important Dates — DRDO TBRL Internship 2026

Application Fees — DRDO TBRL Internship 2026

The notification does not prescribe any application fee. Candidates are not required to make any online or DD payment — applicants only pay the postal charges for sending the envelope.

Documents Required at the Time of Joining

Apart from the application papers, selected candidates must carry the following originals on the joining date:

• TPO letter for six months from college, in original
• Bonafide & Character Certificate from the College
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college authorities, on letterhead, allowing relieve for 6 months with minimum 15 working days/month attendance
• Police Verification certificate from hometown (or police-station acknowledgement)
• Undertaking under the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923
• Undertaking to follow IT Rules of the Ministry of Defence
• Bank account details for stipend transfer
• All UG/PG marksheets in original (or college letter certifying originals are held)
• Three passport-size photographs

Essential Links — DRDO TBRL Chandigarh Internship 2026

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Visit DRDO Official Website
• Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
• Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs

DRDO TBRL Chandigarh Paid Internship 2026 is a great chance for engineering and M.Sc. Chemistry students to convert their final-year project into a stipend-paid, DRDO-certified research experience. Mark 25 May 2026 on your calendar, finalise your Request Letter from the college, and send the postal application well in advance to avoid last-minute delays. For more defence sector government jobs and engineering recruitment notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.