DRDO TBRL Paid Internship Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 43 Posts

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 43 paid internships of six months (January 2027 – June 2027) in 12 branch codes: 10 for under-graduate engineering students (38 places) and 2 for second-year M.Sc. students (5 places). Applications are sent by post to The Director, TBRL, Sector-30, Chandigarh – 160030, and the last date of receipt is 13 November 2026. Applications received after the due date will be rejected.

TBRL Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About TBRL

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) describes itself as a premiere research laboratory under DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is located at Sector-30, Chandigarh. The internships are offered under the internship scheme introduced by the Government of India, and the interns work at TBRL, Range Ramgarh, District: Panchkula, Haryana.

Where and How to Send

Students must apply in the prescribed form only. The application form is printed in the notice and can also be downloaded from the DRDO website, https://drdo.gov.in. The notice does not name the postal mode (speed post, registered post or by hand).

Address: The Director, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Defence Research and Development Organization, Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Sector-30, Chandigarh – 160030. Kind Attention: To HRD Division.

1. Fill in the prescribed application form in capital letters, with the advertisement number, the discipline and the branch code applied for.
2. Obtain a Request Letter for Internship from the Principal / HOD / TPO of your college, in the format attached with the advertisement, printed on the college letterhead, signed and bearing the office seal.
3. Enclose the documents listed in the application form checklist (see Enclosures below).
4. Write on top of the envelope: “Application for Paid Internship: Starting January 2027”, and add the “Branch Code” for which you are applying, which helps in segregating applications.
5. Send the envelope to the address above so that it is received by 13 November 2026.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The 43 internships are divided into two categories. The stipend is the same for every branch code: Rs. 5,000/- per month for 6 months, at TBRL, Range Ramgarh, District: Panchkula, Haryana.

Category (a): Under-Graduate Internship (38 places)

Category (b): Post-Graduate Internship (5 places)

The notice states that the 43 vacancies in both categories (a) and (b) together may increase or decrease at the absolute discretion of the Establishment. If suitable candidates are not available in one branch, the vacancies may be adjusted or transferred to other disciplines. No equivalent qualification or related branch will be considered.

Qualification

• Under-Graduate Internship (AER, CHE, CIE, CSE, ECE, ELE, IT, INE, MEE, MSM): students pursuing B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Four Year Course) in the respective discipline, full-time, from a recognized Indian college / institute / university. The category heading says sixth semester onwards, and the internship must be part of the degree course.
• Post-Graduate Internship (CHS, PHY): students in the second year of M.Sc. in the respective discipline, full-time, from a recognized Indian college / institute / university. The internship must be part of the degree course.
• Marks: 75% or above (CGPA to be converted to percentage in the application format by the college / university), from an AICTE / UGC approved college / university.
• Students with backlogs are not eligible.
• Applicants must be Indian citizens.

The notice says engineering students studying in the third / final year of B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Four years degree course), and science students in the second year of M.Sc., in the academic year 2027-2028 can apply.

Age Limit

The age of the student should be less than 28 years (as on 31 December 2026). The notice prints no age relaxation. Applicants should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Stipend and Terms of the Internship

• Duration: 6 months, starting from 1 January 2027 tentatively.
• Stipend: Rs. 5,000/- per month, a total of Rs. 30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Only), paid in two equal instalments of Rs. 15,000/- after 3 months and Rs. 15,000/- after 6 months, subject to attendance of a minimum of 15 days in a month. It is paid directly to the student’s bank account.
• The student must submit a progress report after 3 months and a project report after 6 months / completion of the training.
• TBRL will issue the internship completion certificate after successful completion, which includes clearing evaluation of project work, submitting the project report and completing other formalities.
• A student who leaves midway or does not complete the 6 months receives no completion certificate and no payment.
• No accommodation or transport is provided. Lodging, boarding, transport, medical and other costs are borne by the student.
• Working hours are as per the Laboratory / Establishment time. No leave except sick leave, with a valid prescription, is given.

Enclosures

Documents named in the application form checklist, to be sent with the application:

• Request Letter for Internship from the Principal / HOD / TPO of the college / institute / university, in the format attached with the advertisement, with office seal
• UG / PG marksheets reflecting CGPA / % of marks for all previous semesters / years
• Copy of latest Aadhar Card
• Copy of College Identity Card

The application form also asks for a latest passport size photograph on the form, the average percentage of marks of all semesters / years completed, and achievements, if any.

Documents at the time of joining (selected students only)

• TPO letter for the six-month training duration, from the intimated date of start
• Bonafide and Character Certificate from the college
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college authorities, in original, on college letterhead, stating that the student will be relieved for six months and will be present for a minimum of 15 working days in a month
• Police verification from hometown / place of residence, with the acknowledgement received from the police station
• Undertakings for adherence to the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 and to the IT Rules and Regulations applicable for the Ministry of Defence
• Bank details for transfer of stipend
• Aadhar Card in original with college ID card, and 3 passport size photographs
• All previous semesters’ mark sheets in original, or a letter from the college certifying that the original certificates are held with it
• Indemnity Form, to be provided by the college / university as and when required by TBRL

Original documents will be returned immediately after verification. Any other documents required will be communicated at the time of selection / joining.

Selection Process

Selection is on merit and suitability, through shortlisting of applications, an online / telephonic interview or interaction as required, and verification of documents.

• Shortlisting: the selection is based on merit / suitability of the candidate for the project / assignment / any other selection criteria decided by the Laboratory, based on cumulative marks percentage / CGPA obtained up to the last semester / year, or the profile of the candidate. Candidates are shortlisted as per the vacancies indicated.
• Interview: an online / telephonic interview / interaction is held as required.
• Verification: selection is subject to satisfactory verification of the documents.
• Tie: if two candidates obtain the same percentage of marks, the candidate older in age is preferred on Date of Birth.
• Intimation: selected students are told about the joining procedure only through official e-mail to the e-mail ID given in the application form, with the terms, conditions and guidelines of the internship. No communication is made with unselected students.
• After selection, the candidate must obtain a police verification certificate and submit it at joining.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Merely applying with the required documents or fulfilling the criteria does not ascertain candidature or a paid internship.
• Incomplete or erroneous applications, or those received after the due date, will be rejected, and no further communication will be entertained.
• The Principal / HOD / TPO should send the request letter only in the format attached with the advertisement.
• TBRL / DRDO has no obligation to offer employment to interns, and an intern cannot claim any right to employment on completing the internship.
• The management reserves the right to change the vacancy positions or selection criteria at any point during selection without assigning any reason.
• Candidates should check their e-mail periodically during the selection process.
• Suppression of facts leads to disqualification at any stage or later. Deviation from the desired qualification / marks / facts leads to summary rejection of candidature.
• Canvassing or personal follow-up to influence selection leads to immediate cancellation of candidature.
• Interns must follow the Laboratory’s guidelines; the internship will be terminated for indisciplinary activities. TBRL / DRDO is not responsible for any injuries during the internship.
• In case of any dispute, the decision of TBRL / DRDO Management is final.

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