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DRDO CHESS Paid Internship 2026: The Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), Hyderabad—under the aegis of DRDO—has announced a recruitment drive for paid internships. A total of 20 vacancies are to be filled. Candidates up to 27 years of age who are currently in their final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Engineering or Science—and who possess a minimum of 75% marks or a 7.5 CGPA—are eligible to apply.

The application process is being conducted offline. Interested and eligible candidates may submit their applications offline via the official website, drdo.gov.in. The application process is currently underway, and candidates must submit their applications before the final deadline of May 11, 2026.

**DRDO CHESS Recruitment: Vacancy Details**
A total of 20 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. The details of the vacancies are as follows:

**Post Name** | **Total Posts**
Physics / Applied Optics | 5
Mechanical Engineering | 5
Electronics / Instrumentation / Electrical / ECE | 5
Computer Science | 3
Chemical Engineering | 2
**Total** | **20**

**Who Can Apply for the DRDO Internship?**
Candidates currently in their final year of full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc. programs in Physics or Applied Optics—from a university/institute recognized by AICTE/UGC—who have secured marks of 75% or a CGPA greater than 7.5.

Students currently in their final year of full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc. programs in Mechanical Engineering—from a university/institute recognized by AICTE/UGC—who have secured marks of 75% or a CGPA of 7.5 or higher.

Candidates currently in their final year of full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc. programs in Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical/ECE—from a university/institute recognized by AICTE/UGC. Students currently in the final year of their studies who have secured marks of 75% or a CGPA of 7.5 or higher.

Students currently in the final year of a full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc. program in Computer Science from an AICTE/UGC-recognized university/institute, who have secured marks of 75% or a CGPA of 7.5 or higher.

Students currently in the final year of a full-time B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc. program in Chemical Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized university/institute, who have secured marks of 75% or a CGPA of 7.5 or higher.

**What is the stipend offered for the DRDO CHESS Internship?**
Candidates selected under the DRDO CHESS Internship recruitment will be provided a stipend of ₹5,000 per month.

A minimum monthly attendance of 15 days is mandatory; subject to this condition, a total stipend of ₹30,000 will be disbursed in two installments (₹15,000 upon the completion of 3 months, and ₹15,000 upon the completion of 6 months).

**What is the selection process?**
Selection based on academic merit (>=75% marks or 7.5 CGPA).
A recommendation/reference letter from the Principal, Director, or Head of the Department.

**How ​​to Apply?**
Interested candidates may apply via the offline mode. To do so, please follow the steps outlined below:

Carefully read the official notification before applying.

Download the application form from the official website: drdo.gov.in/drdo/careers.
Fill out the application form carefully, ensuring all information provided is accurate.

Attach self-attested copies of necessary documents, such as photographs, signatures, identity proofs, and academic certificates.

Carefully review all details before submitting the application. Send the filled application form to the address mentioned in the notification via Speed ​​Post/Registered Post, or as directed.

Ensure that the application reaches the destination before the last date, 11-05-2026. Retain a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

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