DRDO CVRDE Paid Internship 2026-27, Avadi
Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO
- Location
- Avadi, Chennai 600054
- Last date
- 18 Sep 2026
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech 7th/8th semester or M.E./M.Tech 1st/2nd year; ≥85% or ≥8.5 CGPA throughout; AICTE/UGC; Indian nationals; no backlogs; Mechanical / ECE / Electrical / Computer Science only.
- Age limit
- Below 28 years as on 1 July 2026
- Vacancies
- 35 indicative (UG 15 + PG 20)
- Pay / stipend
- ₹5,000 per month for 6 months, paid in two slabs of ₹15,000 after ≥20 working days a month
- Experience
- Enrolled students only — no prior job required
- Application fee
- None
- Selection
- Merit only. Shortlist by email. No reply if not selected.
Official Details
DRDO CVRDE paid internship 2026 is advertisement CVRDE/HRD/PAID INTERNSHIP/2026. Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, Avadi, Chennai. Applications must reach CVRDE by 18 September 2026 (end date on the DRDO vacancies board after the 8 September 2026 posting). Board: drdo.gov.in/vacancies.
What CVRDE actually does
CVRDE is a DRDO lab for combat vehicles. This is a six-month student internship inside that lab — not a Scientist ‘B’ recruitment and not a remote certificate mill.
What kind of internship this is
Paid, full-time, on campus at Avadi. Stipend ₹5,000 a month for six months, released in two slabs of ₹15,000 after you complete at least 20 working days in a month. No application fee.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you are an Indian national in Mechanical / ECE / Electrical / Computer Science, in B.E./B.Tech 7th/8th semester or M.E./M.Tech 1st/2nd year, with ≥85% or ≥8.5 CGPA through previous semesters, no backlogs, age below 28 as on 1 July 2026, and you can post a hard copy to Avadi.
Skip if your CGPA is under 8.5, you are in another branch, you wanted a Bengaluru product-company intern, or someone is selling a “DRDO intern form” that is not on drdo.gov.in.
Dates and fee
| Item | On DRDO / CVRDE notice |
|---|---|
| Published | 8 September 2026 |
| Last date applications must reach CVRDE | 18 September 2026 |
| Age as on | 1 July 2026 (below 28) |
| Fee | None |
Available positions and category breakdown
1. UG paid intern (B.E./B.Tech 7th/8th sem) — ₹5,000 / month 15 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Regular student of an AICTE-approved technical institute or UGC-approved university. Mechanical / ECE / Electrical / Computer Science. ≥85% or ≥8.5 CGPA throughout previous semesters. No backlogs. Indian national. Age below 28 as on 1 July 2026.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | – | – | – | – | – |
Caste roster is not printed. Count is indicative UG seats.
2. PG paid intern (M.E./M.Tech 1st/2nd year) — ₹5,000 / month 20 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Same marks, branch, nationality and age rules as UG. Enrolled in 1st or 2nd year M.E./M.Tech.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | – | – | – | – | – |
Total intern slots listed — 35 (indicative).
Educational qualifications
| Track | Degree / marks | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| UG intern | B.E./B.Tech 7th/8th sem, ME/EC/EE/CS, 85% or 8.5 CGPA | No backlogs; AICTE/UGC institute |
| PG intern | M.E./M.Tech 1st/2nd year, same branches and marks | Age below 28 as on 1 July 2026 |
Selection
- Merit on the academic record.
- Shortlist by email.
- No reply means not selected.
How to prepare (free, official)
- DRDO vacancies — CVRDE paid internship row
- Download the advertisement + application form linked from that row.
How to apply without getting played
- Download the form from the DRDO CVRDE vacancy page only.
- Speed post / courier / registered post to CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai 600054 so it arrives by 18 September 2026.
- Do not pay anyone a “processing fee”.
FAQs
What is the last date?
18 September 2026 — the date applications must reach CVRDE.
Who can apply?
Indian UG 7th/8th sem or PG 1st/2nd year in ME/EC/EE/CS with 85% or 8.5 CGPA, age below 28 as on 1 July 2026.
How many intern slots?
35 indicative — 15 UG, 20 PG.
Where do I apply?
Hard copy to Avadi. Form from drdo.gov.in vacancies.
Is there a fee / stipend?
No fee. ₹5,000 a month for six months in two ₹15,000 slabs.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes — that is the UG track (7th/8th semester).
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