DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026: Apply for 65 Internship Slots
Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO has invited applications from eligible final-year engineering and postgraduate students for a six-month paid internship in Delhi.
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Important: Applications are not being submitted online.
Candidates must download the application form and send the completed
hard copy with all required documents to SSPL, Delhi by post.
DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026 Overview
Organization
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Laboratory
Solid State Physics Laboratory, Delhi
Advertisement Number
625/HR/PaidInternship/2026/M/01
Internship Name
Paid Internship
Total Slots
65
Internship Duration
6 Months
Monthly Stipend
₹5,000 per month
Total Stipend
₹30,000 for 6 months
Application Mode
Offline by Post
Place of Internship
SSPL, Timarpur, Delhi
Important Dates
Official Vacancy Page Published
30 July 2026
Last Date to Receive Application
30 September 2026
Internship Start
December 2026 / January 2027
Selection Information
Communicated to shortlisted candidates
The application must reach SSPL on or before 30 September 2026.
Posting the form on the last date does not mean that it has reached
the laboratory within the deadline.
Internship Slots and Research Streams
Total Internship Slots: 65
Eligible Streams and Disciplines
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Material Science
- Quantum Technology
- Laser Optics
- Semiconductor Devices
The notified number of internship positions may be changed according
to the requirements of the laboratory.
Educational Qualification
- Ongoing B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant discipline; or
- Ongoing M.Sc. or M.Tech in a relevant discipline; or
- An equivalent ongoing qualification in one of the notified fields.
Only final-year students, meaning students studying in their last
semester, are eligible to apply.
Students who have already completed their course or who are not in
the final semester should check the official conditions carefully
before submitting an application.
Age Limit
The official internship advertisement does not specify a separate minimum or maximum age limit. Eligibility is primarily based on the course, discipline and final-year status of the student.
Stipend and Payment Details
Monthly Stipend
₹5,000 fixed
Stipend for Six Months
₹30,000
First Instalment
₹15,000 after completing 3 months
Second Instalment
₹15,000 after completing 6 months
Payment Method
Electronic transfer
Attendance Requirement
Minimum 15 days in a month
Only candidates offered the complete six-month internship are eligible
for the stipend. No stipend is payable beyond the maximum period of
six months.
Lodging, boarding, transport, medical and other personal expenses
must be paid by the selected intern.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.
Selection Process
1
Application Screening
2
Shortlisting
3
Interview
4
Final Selection
Selection will be based on screening of applications and an interview. Only eligible and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for the subsequent selection process.
There is no written examination mentioned for this internship.
Completion of the internship does not provide any guarantee of
permanent employment with DRDO.
Documents Required
✓ Completed application form
✓ Recent passport-size photograph
✓ Character certificate
✓ Recommendation letter or NOC from institute
✓ Proof of permanent address
✓ Self-attested educational certificates
✓ Self-attested mark sheets
✓ Relevant experience certificate, if applicable
The recommendation letter or NOC should be issued on the institution’s
letterhead and must clearly mention the internship starting date.
How to Apply for DRDO SSPL Internship 2026
- Open the official DRDO SSPL internship vacancy page.
- Download the official advertisement and application form.
- Print the application form and fill it carefully in block letters.
- Enter personal, contact, category and educational details correctly.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the specified space.
- Obtain a character certificate and recommendation letter or NOC from your institution.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates, mark sheets and address proof.
- Sign the completed application form.
- Place the application form and documents in an envelope.
- Send the application through your institution by post to the notified SSPL address.
- Ensure that the application reaches SSPL on or before 30 September 2026.
Postal Address
Director, SSPLKind Attention: HRD
Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO
Lucknow Road, Timarpur
Delhi – 110054
Internship Rules and Conditions
- The internship will be offered only in fields relevant to DRDO research activities.
- Interns will be permitted to access only non-classified areas of the laboratory.
- Selected candidates must follow laboratory security, attendance and working-hour rules.
- Restricted or confidential information must not be shared or published on any platform.
- Leave other than supported medical leave may not be allowed.
- Laboratory equipment must be handled carefully. The intern may be held responsible for damage caused by negligence.
- Violation of security or laboratory rules may result in termination of the internship.
- Internship completion does not guarantee employment in DRDO.
Important Links
DRDO SSPL Paid Internship Application Details
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Download Official Notification and Application Form
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Visit DRDO Official Website
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many internship slots are available?
DRDO SSPL has notified 65 internship slots.
What is the internship duration?
The paid internship will continue for six months.
What is the monthly stipend?
Selected interns will receive a fixed stipend of ₹5,000 per month.
Who can apply?
Final-semester students pursuing B.E., B.Tech, M.Sc., M.Tech or an equivalent ongoing qualification in a notified discipline can apply.
Is the application submitted online?
No. The completed application form and documents must be submitted by post through the candidate’s institution.
What is the last date?
The application must reach SSPL, Delhi by 30 September 2026.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.
Disclaimer: JobFastUpdate is an independent job and
education information website and is not affiliated with DRDO or the
Ministry of Defence. This article has been independently written for
informational purposes. Candidates must read the official advertisement
and verify all details before submitting their application.