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TBRL DRDO Paid Internship 2027 – M.Sc Chemistry Eligible
The TBRL DRDO Paid Internship 2027 offers 43 six-month internship seats at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Ramgarh Range, Panchkula, from January to June 2027. Engineering undergraduates and second-year M.Sc students, including three seats for M.Sc Chemistry, can apply if the internship is part of their degree and they hold at least 75% marks. Interns receive a total stipend of ₹30,000, and applications must reach TBRL by 13 November 2026.
- Internship Title: Paid Internship (Engineering / Science Students) – January to June 2027
- Location: TBRL, Range Ramgarh, District Panchkula, Haryana
About TBRL, DRDO
The Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) is a premier research laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Headquartered at Sector-30, Chandigarh, with its range facility at Ramgarh, Panchkula, TBRL carries out research in terminal ballistics, high-energy materials and related defence technologies, offering students exposure to advanced scientific and engineering work in a national defence laboratory.
Advertisement No.: TBRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/02
Internship Positions
| Category | Eligible Students | Disciplines (Seats) | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Under-Graduate Internship – 38 seats | B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (four-year course), sixth semester onwards | Aerospace/Aeronautical (2), Chemical Engg (1), Civil (2), Computer Science (5), Electronics & Communication (6), Electrical (2), IT (1), Instrumentation (1), Mechanical (15), Material Science & Metallurgy (3) | ₹5,000 per month |
| (b) Post-Graduate Internship – 5 seats | Second-year M.Sc students | Chemistry (3), Physics (2) | ₹5,000 per month |
Internship Overview
Under the Government of India internship scheme, TBRL invites Indian students with excellent academic records for a six-month paid internship or project work. Interns must submit a progress report after three months and a project report on completion. The internship must form part of the student’s degree course, and no equivalent qualification or related branch will be considered.
Educational Eligibility
- Pursuing a full-time graduation in Engineering or post-graduation in Science in the respective discipline from a recognised Indian college, institute or university.
- Engineering students in the third or final year of B.E. / B.Tech / four-year B.Sc, and Science students in the second year of M.Sc, as stated in the notification.
- Good academic record with 75% marks or above (CGPA to be converted to percentage) from an AICTE / UGC-approved college or university.
- Age below 28 years as on 31 December 2026.
- Students with backlogs are not eligible.
Duration
Six months, tentatively from 01 January 2027 to June 2027.
Stipend / Financial Support
A total stipend of ₹30,000 is paid in two equal instalments of ₹15,000 – after three months and after six months – subject to a minimum attendance of 15 days per month. The stipend is credited directly to the student’s bank account. No accommodation or transport is provided.
Important Dates
- Last date for receipt of applications: 13 November 2026
- Intimation to selected students: First / second week of December 2026
- Tentative internship start date: 01 January 2027
Selection Process
- Selection is on merit and suitability for the project, based on cumulative marks / CGPA up to the last semester, the candidate’s profile and an online or telephonic interview where required, subject to document verification.
- In case of equal marks, the older candidate will be preferred.
- Only selected students will be contacted by official email; police verification is required after selection.
Required Documents
- TPO letter for the six-month training duration
- Bonafide and character certificate from the college
- Original No Objection Certificate from the college on letterhead
- Police verification from hometown / place of residence
- Undertakings on the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and Ministry of Defence IT rules
- Bank details for stipend transfer
- Original Aadhaar card, college ID card and three passport-size photographs
- All previous semester mark sheets in original (or a college letter certifying that originals are held)
How to Apply
Apply only in the prescribed application form, which can also be downloaded from the DRDO website (https://drdo.gov.in). The application must include a request letter for internship from the Principal / HOD / TPO with office seal, in the format attached to the advertisement.
Steps to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form and request-letter format.
- Fill in the form and obtain the signed request letter from your Principal / HOD / TPO.
- Write “Application for Paid Internship: Starting January 2027” and your Branch Code on top of the envelope.
- Send it to: The Director, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Sector-30, Chandigarh – 160030 (Kind Attention: HRD Division), so that it reaches by 13 November 2026.
Terms and Conditions
- The number of seats may increase or decrease at TBRL’s discretion.
- A completion certificate is awarded only on completing the full six months; no payment is made for incomplete internships.
- TBRL / DRDO has no obligation to offer employment to interns.
- Lodging, boarding, transport and medical expenses must be borne by the student.
- Incomplete, erroneous or late applications will be rejected, and canvassing will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Conclusion
The TBRL DRDO Paid Internship is an excellent chance for engineering and M.Sc Chemistry or Physics students to gain six months of research experience in a premier defence laboratory. Along with project exposure and a ₹30,000 stipend, interns receive a completion certificate on finishing the programme. Check the eligibility conditions carefully, arrange your institutional request letter and post your application in time to reach TBRL by 13 November 2026.
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