DRDO PXE Paid Internship 2026 is meant for final-year undergraduate engineering students who want a structured 6-month internship at Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore. The official notice is specific about who can apply, how the application should be sent, and what documents must be enclosed. If you are checking this opening, the main things to verify first are your branch, current semester, CGPA, and age.
This is not a general internship pool for all students. The notice is limited to full-time B.Tech students currently in the 7th or 8th semester in selected engineering disciplines. The application mode is offline, and the envelope has to be marked properly with the internship title and branch code. The internship carries a stipend of Rs. 5,000 per month for six months, subject to the attendance and performance conditions mentioned in the advertisement.
Before applying, read the eligibility and joining conditions carefully. The selection may involve merit and an online or offline interview or interaction, depending on PXE's requirement. Students who are shortlisted later will also have to submit additional documents such as a college NOC, police verification or acknowledgement, medical fitness certificate, bank details, and undertakings at the time of joining.
What this internship is about
PXE, Chandipur has invited applications for a paid internship for final-year undergraduate engineering students. The internship is for six months and is connected to the laboratory's work in testing and evaluation activities.
This opening is meant for students who are still pursuing their B.Tech degree and are currently in the 7th or 8th semester. It is not a recruitment notice for permanent employment, apprenticeship, or JRF positions.
Total seats and branch-wise vacancies
The official notice lists 7 internship seats across four engineering branches.
| Branch Code | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CS | Computer Science and Engineering | 2 |
| ECE | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3 |
| IN | Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 1 |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Total | All listed disciplines | 7 |
Students should mention the correct branch code on the application envelope.
Eligibility conditions
To apply, the student must be pursuing a full-time undergraduate engineering course in the relevant discipline from a recognized Indian university or institute. The student must currently be in the 7th or 8th semester.
The notice also requires a strong academic record. Applicants must have at least 7.5 CGPA or above in all previous semesters on a scale of 10.
This means students who do not meet the semester stage requirement or the minimum CGPA requirement should not rely on this internship notice.
Age limit and academic threshold
The age limit is below 28 years as on 1 May 2026.
Along with the age condition, the academic threshold is also strict. The student must maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.5 or above in all previous semesters. The application form also notes that where a CGPA-to-percentage formula is not printed on the mark sheet, percentage may be worked out as CGPA multiplied by 9.5.
Stipend, duration and attendance rules
The internship duration is 6 months and the stipend is Rs. 5,000 per month.
The notice makes it clear that stipend payment and continuation of training depend on good academic performance and physical attendance at PXE, Chandipur for at least 15 working days per month. The stipend will be paid in two installments, and the first installment is to be released after three months of training.
If a student leaves the internship midway or does not complete at least three months, no payment is to be made and no completion certificate will be issued.
How to apply offline
The application has to be sent offline. The completed application form should be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Director, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence R&D Organisation, PO-Chandipur, Dist-Balasore, Odisha - 756025, with attention to OIC, HRDC.
The envelope should clearly mention Application for Paid Internship and the relevant Branch Code number. The application form is available through the DRDO vacancy notice, and students should use the prescribed format only.
The last date for receipt of application is 5 May 2026. Applications received after the due date are liable to be rejected.
Documents to send with the application
The application packet should include the required documents listed in the advertisement.
- Duly filled application form in the prescribed format
- Request letter from the college or institute in the prescribed format
- Self-attested copies of mark sheets of all semesters
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar card
- Self-attested copy of college ID card
- Brief bio-data up to 300 words highlighting achievements
- Details of awards or professional memberships, if any
The request letter from the institution is expected to be issued by the Principal or Director for deserving and meritorious students.
Selection process
Selection for the internship will be made on the basis of merit and an online or offline interview or interaction, if required. The notice does not promise a single fixed interview mode for all applicants.
Incomplete applications, erroneous applications, and applications received after the deadline will be rejected. The notice also states that rejected candidates will not receive separate communication.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email about further joining procedures.
Documents required at the time of joining
If shortlisted, students will need to produce original documents for verification and submit additional documents at the time of joining.
- Original Aadhaar card
- Original mark sheets of all previous semesters
- Original college ID card
- No Objection Certificate from college authorities on official letterhead
- Police verification report or acknowledgement from the local police station
- Medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner
- Indemnity form, when required
- Three colour passport-size photographs
- Bank passbook or bank details
Students will also have to submit undertakings relating to the Indian Official Secrets Act, IT rules, and compliance with rules applicable to the Ministry of Defence.
Certificate, accommodation and employment conditions
A completion certificate will be awarded only after successful completion of the six-month internship, including project evaluation, report submission, and other required formalities.
No boarding or lodging will be provided. Students will have to arrange their own accommodation, transport, and food during the internship period.
The notice also clearly says that PXE or DRDO has no obligation to offer employment after the internship. Students should treat this as a training opportunity, not as a direct hiring route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The last date for receipt of the offline application is 5 May 2026.
There are 7 internship seats in total.
The listed branches are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Final-year full-time B.Tech students who are currently in the 7th or 8th semester in the relevant branch and meet the CGPA and age conditions can apply.
The stipend is Rs. 5,000 per month.
The application process is offline. The completed application has to be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post.
No. The official notice states that PXE or DRDO has no obligation to offer employment after completion of the internship.