DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026 – 65 Vacancies, ₹5,000 Stipend, Apply by 30 September 2026

Last date to Apply 30 September 2026

Introduction - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), DRDO, under the Ministry of Defence, invites applications for a six‑month paid internship beginning Dec 2026/Jan 2027. The program offers exposure to advanced semiconductor materials, MEMS, MMICs, acoustic sensors, laser diodes, IR sensors, and nanotechnology. With 65 vacancies, this internship provides final year students an opportunity to contribute to national‑level research while receiving a stipend of ₹5,000 per month.

Interns will work at SSPL, Timarpur, Delhi, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities for material preparation, characterization, device fabrication, and circuit design. Selection will be based on screening and interview, and applications must be submitted offline by 30 September 2026.

Job Overview - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL)
Advertisement No.	625/HR/PaidInternship/2026/M/01
Post	Paid Internship
Disciplines	Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Electrical, Material Science, Quantum Technology, Laser Optics, Semiconductor Devices
Total Vacancies	65
Salary	₹5,000 per month (₹15,000 after 3 months + ₹15,000 after 6 months)
Job Type & Location	Internship, SSPL, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054
Application Start Date	29 July 2026
Application End Date	30 September 2026
Submission Mode	Offline only
Apply Offline by Post	Send the completed application form and documents to: Director, SSPL (HRD Section) Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054

Salary Structure - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Component	Amount
Monthly Stipend	₹5,000 (Fixed)
Installments	₹15,000 after 3 months + ₹15,000 after 6 months

Important Dates - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Event	Date
Notification Date	29 July 2026
Application Deadline	30 September 2026

Vacancy Details - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Category	Vacancies
Total	65

Application Fee - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Category	Fee
All Categories	No Fee

Important Links - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download the official DRDO SSPL Internship 2026 advertisement PDF for complete details.
Apply Offline by Post	Send the completed application form and documents to: Director, SSPL (HRD Section) Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.
Official Website	Visit the DRDO official website for updates and notifications.
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Eligibility Criteria - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Requirement	Details
Age Limit	Only Final Year Students (Last Semester) are eligible. Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age: As per institute norms (no specific upper limit mentioned).
Educational Qualification	Candidates must be pursuing: • B.E./B.Tech. (ongoing) OR • M.Sc./M.Tech. (ongoing) in relevant disciplines.
Eligible Disciplines	• Physics • Chemistry • Electronics • Electrical • Material Science • Quantum Technology • Laser Optics • Semiconductor Devices
Final Year Status	Only candidates in their last semester are eligible to apply. Proof of final year status must be certified by the institute in the NOC/Recommendation Letter.
Other Requirements	• Must provide Character Certificate. • Must submit NOC/Recommendation Letter from Institute. • Must comply with DRDO rules and Official Secrets Act, 1923. • Access will be limited to non‑classified areas of the laboratory.

Documents Required - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Duly filled application form with all personal, academic, and contact details.
Character Certificate issued by the Head of Department/Institute.
Recommendation Letter / NOC from Institute (on official letterhead, clearly mentioning start date).
Self-attested photocopies of all educational qualifications (mark sheets, degree/diploma certificates).
Recent passport-size photograph affixed on the application form.
Government-issued ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID).
Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable).

How to Apply - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Download and print the application form from the official notification PDF.
Fill in all required details including personal, academic, and category information.
Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
Attach Character Certificate and Recommendation/NOC from Institute (on letterhead).
Enclose self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications and ID proof.
Place all documents in a sealed envelope clearly mentioning “Application for Paid Internship – SSPL 2026”.
Send the completed application by post to:
Director, SSPL (HRD Section), DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054
Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 30 September 2026.

Selection Procedure - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Initial screening of applications based on eligibility criteria and academic performance.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (in-person/virtual as decided by SSPL).
Final selection will be based on combined performance in screening and interview.
Selected candidates will receive an official email communication only.
Medical fitness certificate must be produced at the time of joining.
Completion of internship does not guarantee employment at DRDO.

Exam Pattern - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Stage	Details
Screening	Based on eligibility and academic record
Interview	Final selection stage

Job Location - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.

FAQs - DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026

1. What is the DRDO SSPL Paid Internship 2026?

A 6-month internship at Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), DRDO, Delhi, focused on advanced semiconductor and physics research.

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are a total of 65 internship positions.

3. Who is eligible to apply?

Final year (last semester) students of B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc./M.Tech. in Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Electrical, Material Science, Quantum Technology, Laser Optics, or Semiconductor Devices.

4. What is the stipend?

₹5,000 per month, paid in two installments (₹15,000 after 3 months and ₹15,000 after 6 months).

5. What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 6 months, starting December 2026 / January 2027.

6. What is the application deadline?

The last date to apply is 30 September 2026.

7. How can I apply?

Applications must be submitted offline by post with the application form, NOC, character certificate, and self-attested documents.

8. Where should the application be sent?

Director, SSPL (HRD Section), Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.

9. What documents are required?

Application form, character certificate, recommendation/NOC from institute, and self-attested copies of educational qualifications.