DRDO ISSA Internship 2025 Announced For Final Year Engineering And Science Students

Institute for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA), under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), has released an official advertisement inviting applications from eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students for a six-month paid internship. A total of 25 vacancies are available for the internship program scheduled to begin in August 2025.

This internship is designed for final-year B.E./B.Tech and M.Sc./M.Tech students in disciplines such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, and Allied fields. Applicants must have a first division in their current academic program and must be Indian nationals. The internship will be held at ISSA, Metcalfe House, Civil Lines, Delhi.

Interested candidates must apply through their respective institutes and send their applications via email to [email protected] by 13th July 2025. The selection will be based on merit and interview. Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month. Detailed instructions and format are mentioned below —

Important Dates:
The registration process for DRDO ISSA Internship will remain open until 13th July 2025.

Notification Date: 03 July 2025
Last Date for Application Submission: 13 July 2025
Interview Notification Date: 25 July 2025
Internship Start Date: 01 August 2025

Vacancy Details:
This internship drive aims to fill 25 internship positions across different disciplines.

Post Name: Internship Trainee
No. of Posts: 25

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and other essential details below.

Applicants must be pursuing full-time B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Operational Research, or allied branches. Only final-year students with a first division are eligible. Students studying in institutes outside India are not eligible.

Applicants should ensure their bank account is active in their own name for stipend transfer. The internship duration is six months and will be held in Delhi. Attendance and conduct regulations must be followed strictly during the internship.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through their respective institutions and send the completed application along with documents in PDF format to [email protected].

Selection Process:
Selection will be based on merit and performance in the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview process.

Candidates who wish to apply for the internship must download the official notification PDF. The official notification of DRDO ISSA contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, duration, and application process.
Official Notification PDF