Overview
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a premier defense research organization under DRDO, is offering 40 paid internship positions for engineering and science students. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in high energy materials, propellants, explosives, and advanced materials. Gain real-world experience at India’s leading defense research facility while earning a stipend for 6 months of hands-on work.
🏢 Organization Details
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) |
| Parent Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Location | Sutarwadi, Pune, Maharashtra |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
📊 Recruitment Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Internship Positions | 40 |
| Position Type | Paid Internship (6 months) |
| Job Type | Student Internship |
| Application Mode | Offline Only |
| Work Location | Pune, Maharashtra |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 9 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 January 2026 |
| Selection Notification | 23 January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Internship Start Date | 1 February 2026 (Tentative) |
⏰ Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change. Apply by 20 January 2026 via Speed Post.
📍 Vacancy Details
The 40 internship positions are distributed across various engineering and science disciplines:
| Discipline | Branch Code | Number of Positions |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | CE | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | 10 |
| Chemistry | CHEM | 10 |
| Physics | PH | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | 2 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ECE | 2 |
| Computer Engineering | CS | 2 |
| TOTAL | — | 40 |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
For Engineering Students:
- Must be pursuing B.E/B.Tech degree in 7th or 8th semester (final year)
- OR pursuing M.Tech (Master of Technology) in 1st or 2nd year
- From recognized Indian university or institute
- Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10
For Science Students:
- Must be pursuing M.Sc (Master of Science) in 1st or 2nd year
- In specified disciplines: Chemistry or Physics
- From recognized Indian university or institute
- Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10
Additional Requirements:
- Good academic track record
- Principal/Director recommendation letter for highly deserving meritorious students
- Brief bio-data highlighting achievements (max 300 words)
- Mention any awards or professional memberships if applicable
💰 Stipend Details (Per Month)
Monthly Stipend: ₹5,000/- per month
Stipend Payment Details:
- Paid for 6-month internship duration
- Payable in two installments
- First payment after completing 3 months of training
- Transferred to student’s bank account
- Subject to minimum 15 working days attendance per month
Important Stipend Conditions:
- Stipend paid only if good academic performance is maintained
- Minimum 15 working days physical attendance per month required
- No payment if internship duration is less than 3 months
- No stipend if student leaves midway
- No certificate of completion if minimum 3 months not completed
⏳ Age Limit
Upper Age Limit: Below 28 years
🎯 Selection Process
Stage 1: Application Review
- Applications reviewed for eligibility
- Merit-based screening on academic record
Stage 2: Merit-Based Selection
- Selection based entirely on academic merit (CGPA/marks)
- Principal/Director recommendation carries weightage
- No written exam or interview
- Merit list prepared from eligible candidates
Stage 3: Candidate Notification
- Selected students notified around 23 January 2026
- Notification via email and official website
Important Selection Points:
- Selection is purely merit-based
- No communication for rejected candidates
- Incomplete or late applications rejected automatically
- Management reserves right to change criteria
- Management can adjust vacancy positions at any time
📑 How to Apply
Offline Application Process:
- Download Application Form
- Get the prescribed “Application for Paid Internship Scheme” format from HEMRL website (drdo.gov.in)
- Form must be used as provided
- Fill Application Form
- Provide complete details including:
- CGPA/marks obtained
- Discipline and branch code
- Current degree and semester/year
- Achievements and awards
- Languages known
- Brief bio-data (max 300 words)
- Provide complete details including:
- Get Institution Letter
- Principal/Director must provide recommendation letter for meritorious students
- Letter should highlight student’s achievements
- Prepare Checklist
- Ensure all required documents enclosed:
- Reference letter from Principal/Director
- Latest mark sheet/CGPA transcript
- Copy of Aadhar card
- Ensure all required documents enclosed:
- Submit by Speed Post
- Address: The Director, HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pune – 411021
- Attention: HRD Division
- Clearly write on envelope: “Application for Paid Internship” + “Branch Code No. ____”
- Post before 20 January 2026
- Important Submission Notes
- Use ONLY Speed Post (courier)
- Clearly mark branch code on envelope
- Include all required documents
- Keep copy of application for reference
- Late applications will be rejected
⚙️ Key Documents Required
To Submit With Application:
- Educational Documents
- Latest mark sheet or transcript showing CGPA
- UG or PG mark sheet (as applicable)
- Any additional academic certificates
- Identity Documents
- Copy of Aadhar card
- Recommendation Letter
- Reference letter from Principal/Director of your institution
- Personal Information
- Brief bio-data (max 300 words) highlighting achievements
- List of awards/professional memberships (if any)
At the Time of Joining (If selected)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college
- Police verification acknowledgement
- Undertakings (Official Secrets Act & IT rules)
- Bank account details for stipend transfer
- Medical fitness certificate
- Original Aadhar Card & college ID
- Passport-size photographs (4-5 copies)
- All previous semester mark sheets for verification
📘 Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Download Here
- Official Website: drdo.gov.in
- Postal Address: The Director, HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pune – 411021, India
⚡ Important Instructions & General Guidelines
About HEMRL: HEMRL is involved in basic and applied research in high energy materials including formulation, design, and development of propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics, polymeric materials, liners, and insulators. Research includes physiochemical and combustion characteristics, detonation phenomena, and new system development.
Internship Duration:
- 6 months full-time internship
- Completion certificate issued after successful completion
- Internship period from 1 February 2026 to approximately 31 July 2026
Important Terms & Conditions:
- HEMRL/DRDO has NO obligation to offer employment after internship
- Interns cannot claim employment rights
- Boarding/lodging NOT provided
- Lunch, tea, snacks available at subsidized rates in HEMRL canteen
- No certificate issued if internship not completed (less than 3 months)
- No stipend paid if less than 3 months completed
Attendance Requirements:
- Minimum 15 working days attendance per month required
- Good academic performance must be maintained
- Regular participation in assigned work mandatory
Working Conditions:
- Full-time 6-month commitment required
- Working on high energy materials research
- Laboratory and research work environment
- Strict adherence to DRDO security guidelines
- Must sign Official Secrets Act undertaking
After Joining:
- Must submit all original documents (will be returned after verification)
- Any additional documents communicated at joining
- Medical fitness certificate may be required
- Bank details needed for stipend transfer
Important Warnings:
- Incomplete/late applications summarily rejected
- No communication for rejected candidates
- Late applications not considered
- DRDO/HEMRL can cancel/modify recruitment without notice
- Students cannot claim employment after internship
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much stipend will I get?
A: Monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for 6 months, paid in two installments after every 3 months, subject to 15 working days minimum attendance.
Q: When will the internship start?
A: Tentatively on 1 February 2026. Selected candidates will be notified around 23 January 2026.
Q: What if I cannot complete the full 6 months?
A: No certificate of completion or stipend will be provided if you leave before completing minimum 3 months.
Q: Will there be an exam or interview?
A: No, selection is purely merit-based on academic CGPA/marks and Principal’s recommendation.
Q: What are the subject specializations available?
A: Aerospace, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics.
Q: Is boarding/lodging provided?
A: No, boarding/lodging is not provided. Food and beverages available at subsidized rates in canteen.
Q: Will I get a job after internship?
A: No, internship does not guarantee employment. HEMRL/DRDO has no obligation to offer jobs.
Q: What is the minimum CGPA required?
A: Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10.
Q: Can I apply if I’m in 6th semester?
A: No, you must be in 7th/8th semester for UG or 1st/2nd year for PG.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Submit hardcopy application by Speed Post to HEMRL before 20 January 2026 with all required documents.
Last Updated: January 9, 2026
Status: Applications Open
A golden opportunity to work on defense research! Apply by 20 January 2026 for this paid internship at India’s premier research laboratory.
