Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), a Chandigarh-based lab of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is offering 43 paid internships for six months from about 1 January 2027. Your college has to back your application with a request letter, so speak to your Training and Placement Officer (TPO, the college officer who handles placements and training) well before 25.11.2026.
This is an internship, not a job. The stipend is Rs 5,000 a month, you need 75% marks and no backlogs (failed papers still to clear), and you must be below 28 years old on 31.12.2026.
✔ Checked against the official notification on 10.11.2026 · Official notice
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Internship Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Paid Internship for Engineering (UG) and Science (PG) students |
| Organization | Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | TBRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/02 |
| Location | Haryana (TBRL Range, Ramgarh, District Panchkula) |
| Total Vacancies | 43 (38 UG + 5 PG; the number can go up or down) |
| Qualification | Pursuing B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (4-year) from 6th semester onwards, or 2nd-year M.Sc, in a listed branch; 75% and above, no backlogs |
| Age Limit | Maximum 27 years as on 31.12.2026 (the notice says less than 28 years) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting on marks → online or telephonic interview, if required → document verification |
| Pay Scale | Stipend of Rs 5,000 a month (Rs 30,000 in all) |
| How to Apply | Offline: send the filled form with your college request letter to TBRL |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | DRDO (drdo.gov.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published on the DRDO website | 10.11.2026 |
| Last date for TBRL to receive applications | 25.11.2026 (amended date) |
| Intimation to selected students | Second or third week of December 2026 (tentative) |
| Internship starts | 01.01.2027 (tentative) |
| Internship period | Six months, January to June 2027 |
DRDO has put up two versions of this advertisement, an original and a Modified one. This post follows the Modified version, which carries the amended last date of 25.11.2026.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
Category (a): Under-Graduate Internship
| Branch Code | Branch / Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| AER | Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering | 2 |
| CHE | Chemical Engineering | 1 |
| CIE | Civil Engineering | 2 |
| CSE | Computer Science Engineering | 5 |
| ECE | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 6 |
| ELE | Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| IT | Information Technology | 1 |
| INE | Instrumentation | 1 |
| MEE | Mechanical Engineering | 15 |
| MSM | Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering | 3 |
| Total | All UG branches | 38 |
Category (b): Post-Graduate Internship
| Branch Code | Branch / Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CHS | Chemistry | 3 |
| PHY | Physics | 2 |
| Total | Both PG branches | 5 |
Both categories together make 43 seats. The lab may increase or decrease this at its own discretion. If no suitable student is found in one branch, its seats may move to another branch. No equivalent or related branch is accepted.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Pursuing a full-time course in the listed branch at a recognised Indian college, institute or university approved by AICTE or UGC. UG: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (4-year), sixth semester onwards (third or final year). PG: second-year M.Sc. The notice mentions the academic year 2027-28 for these students. |
| Minimum Marks | 75% and above. If your college gives a CGPA, the college or university must convert it to a percentage in the application format. |
| Backlogs | Students with backlogs are not eligible. |
| Age Limit | Less than 28 years as on 31.12.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Age Relaxation | The notice does not mention any age relaxation for any category. |
| Nationality | Indian citizen. |
| Branch Rule | No equivalent qualification or related branch will be considered. |
| College Letter | A request letter from your Principal, HOD or TPO, on letterhead with office seal, in the format given with the advertisement. |
- Sixth-semester B.Tech Mechanical student, born 12.08.2003, 78% marks, no backlogs. On 31.12.2026 this person is 23 years 4 months old. That is well under 28 and the marks are above 75%. ✅ Eligible.
- Final-year B.Tech Civil student, born 01.01.1999, exactly 75% marks, no backlogs. On 31.12.2026 this person is 27 years 11 months 30 days old and turns 28 only on 01.01.2027. The notice says less than 28 and 75% and above. ✅ Eligible, by one day on age.
- Final-year B.Tech Computer Science student, born 31.12.1998, 80% marks, no backlogs. This person turns exactly 28 on 31.12.2026, and 28 is not less than 28. ❌ Not eligible, by one day.
Who Should Apply
- This is a six-month project placement, not a job. TBRL says it has no obligation to offer you work afterwards, and finishing the internship gives you no claim to a job.
- The form goes to the lab’s Sector-30 office in Chandigarh, but the internship itself is at TBRL Range, Ramgarh, in Panchkula district of Haryana.
- Your college has to help twice: first with the request letter on its letterhead and seal, and later with a No Objection Certificate (NOC, a letter saying the college allows you to go) that lets you leave for six months.
- There is no written exam. Your marks up to the last completed semester or year decide who gets shortlisted.
Who should skip this
- Anyone with a backlog or with marks below 75%.
- Anyone who cannot be at Ramgarh for at least 15 working days a month. The notice makes this a condition for the stipend and for the college NOC.
- Anyone who needs lodging or transport from the lab. None is provided, and no leave is allowed except sick leave with a valid prescription.
- Anyone looking for a route into a DRDO job, because the internship does not lead to one.
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Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | TBRL goes through the applications and shortlists candidates in line with the seats. It uses your cumulative marks percentage or CGPA up to the last semester or year, and your profile. |
| 2. Interview | An online or telephonic interview or interaction, only if the lab needs it. |
| 3. Tie-break | If two candidates have the same percentage, the older one by date of birth is preferred. |
| 4. Document check | Selection is subject to satisfactory verification of your documents. Any mismatch in qualification, marks or facts means rejection. |
| 5. Intimation | Selected students are told by official e-mail, on the address in their application, in the second or third week of December 2026. Students who are not selected are not contacted. |
| 6. Before joining | Selected students must get a police verification certificate and submit it at the time of joining. |
In short, there is no written exam. The lab picks on marks and may call you for an interview. Applying with all documents or meeting every rule does not guarantee a seat.
Stipend and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | Rs 5,000 per month |
| Total Stipend | Rs 30,000 for the full six months |
| How It Is Paid | Two equal instalments of Rs 15,000, one after 3 months and one after 6 months, straight to your bank account |
| Attendance Condition | Minimum 15 days present in a month |
| Duration | 6 months, starting 01.01.2027 (tentative). You submit a progress report after 3 months and a project report after 6 months. |
| Certificate | Internship completion certificate after you clear the project evaluation and submit the report. If you leave in between, there is no certificate and no payment. |
| Accommodation and Transport | None provided. Lodging, food, travel and medical costs are yours. |
| Employment | No obligation on TBRL or DRDO to offer you a job. |
In plain terms, you get Rs 30,000 over six months in two payments, with nothing paid monthly. The cost of staying near Ramgarh and travelling there comes out of your own pocket.
How to Apply
- Download the advertisement and application form from the notification PDF below or from the DRDO website. The form and the request-letter format are inside the same PDF.
- Fill the application form in capital letters and stick a recent passport-size photograph on it.
- Ask your Principal, HOD or TPO to sign the request letter on college letterhead, with office seal, in the format given with the advertisement.
- Put the form and the papers listed in the documents table below in one envelope. Write “Application for Paid Internship: Starting January 2027” on top, and add the Branch Code you are applying for.
- Address it to The Director, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Defence Research and Development Organization, Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Sector-30, Chandigarh – 160030, with the line “Kind Attention: To HRD Division”. It must reach TBRL by 25.11.2026.
Note: incomplete forms, wrong forms and forms received after the due date are rejected, and TBRL will not reply to them. The notice does not name a delivery method, so use a way that gives you a proof of dispatch.
Documents Required
With your application
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form | Prescribed proforma only, in capital letters, with a latest passport-size photograph stuck on it |
| Request letter | From Principal, HOD or TPO on college letterhead, with office seal, in the format attached with the advertisement |
| Marksheets | UG or PG marksheets showing CGPA or percentage for all previous semesters or years |
| Aadhaar card | Copy of your latest Aadhaar card |
| College ID card | Copy of your college identity card |
Only if you are selected: documents for the joining day
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| TPO letter | For the six-month training period, from the date of start that TBRL tells you |
| Bonafide and Character Certificate | From your college |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Original, on college letterhead. It must say you will be released for six months and will be present at least 15 working days a month. |
| Police verification | Acknowledgement from the police station, from your hometown or place of residence |
| Undertakings | One for the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923, and one to follow the IT rules of the Ministry of Defence |
| Bank details | For the stipend transfer |
| Aadhaar and college ID | Originals, for verification |
| Photographs | 3 passport-size photographs |
| Marksheets | All previous semester marksheets in original, or a letter from your college saying it holds the originals |
| Indemnity form | Given by your college or university when TBRL asks for it |
TBRL returns the original documents right after verification. It may ask for other documents at the time of selection or joining.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Modified advertisement with application form and request-letter format |
| DRDO Vacancy Page for This Notice | Official listing on drdo.gov.in |
| DRDO Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Job alerts on Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Job alerts on WhatsApp |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Posting the form so late that it reaches TBRL after 25.11.2026. Late and incomplete forms are rejected without a reply.
- Sending the application without the college request letter, or on a format other than the one attached to the advertisement.
- Forgetting the Branch Code on the envelope. TBRL uses it to sort the applications.
- Applying in a branch that is not on the list. No equivalent or related branch is accepted.
- Hiding a backlog or a low mark. Suppressing facts leads to disqualification at any stage, even after joining.
- Asking anyone to put in a word for you. Canvassing or personal follow-up leads to immediate cancellation of your candidature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the TBRL DRDO paid internship 2026?
Your application must reach TBRL by 25.11.2026.
How many internship seats are there, and where is the internship?
There are 43 seats, 38 for UG engineering students and 5 for M.Sc students, at TBRL Range, Ramgarh, in Panchkula district of Haryana.
Who can apply for this internship?
Students pursuing B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (4-year) from the sixth semester onwards, or second-year M.Sc, in a listed branch, with 75% marks and no backlogs.
What is the age limit?
You must be below 28 years on 31.12.2026, and the notice gives no age relaxation for any category.
How much stipend will I get?
You get Rs 5,000 a month, paid as Rs 15,000 after 3 months and Rs 15,000 after 6 months, if you are present at least 15 days in each month.
How do I apply?
Send the filled application form, the college request letter and your marksheets to The Director, TBRL, Sector-30, Chandigarh – 160030, marked for the HRD Division.
Is there a written exam or an application fee?
There is no written exam, since selection is on marks with an interview if needed, and the notice mentions no fee.
Will this internship lead to a job at DRDO?
No, TBRL and DRDO have no obligation to offer you a job, and you cannot claim one for having done the internship.
Update Log
| Date | What changed |
|---|---|
| 10.11.2026 | Post published |
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
