DRDO NPOL Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria :
Applicants must be final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in AICTE/UGC-approved institutions and must meet the academic and internship requirements specified below.

Computer Science / AI & ML / Data Science :
Final-year UG/PG students only.
Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA/SGPA up to the previous academic period.
Curriculum must include a mandatory six-month internship or project work.

Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering :
Final-year UG/PG students from recognized institutions.
Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA/SGPA required.
Six-month internship or project component must be part of the academic program.

Mechanical Engineering :
Eligible final-year UG/PG students.
Minimum academic requirement: 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA/SGPA.
Must have completed or be part of a curriculum with a 6-month internship/project.

Chemical Engineering / Polymer Science & Technology :
Final-year UG/PG students from approved universities/institutes.
Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA/SGPA required.
Mandatory internship/project work of at least six months duration.

Physics / Opto-Electronics :
Final-year UG/PG students only.
Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA/SGPA.
Curriculum must include a 6-month internship or project work component.

Ocean Science / Ocean Technology :
Final-year UG/PG students from recognized institutions.
Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA/SGPA required.
Must have completed a six-month internship or academic project as part of the course.

Age Limit :
Maximum age: 28 years.
No specific relaxation details have been provided in the notification.

Stipend Details :
Monthly consolidated stipend: ₹30,000.

Selection Process :
Candidates will be selected through the following stages ;
Initial screening based on academic merit (minimum 75% or 7.5 CGPA).
Personal interaction via in-person meeting, telephone, or video conferencing.
Final document verification at the time of joining.

Application Procedure (Offline Submission) :
Eligible candidates must apply through offline mode as per the official guidelines.
Steps to Apply ;
Review the official notification carefully before applying.
Download the prescribed application form from the official website.
Fill in all required details accurately.
Attach self-attested copies of supporting documents (certificates, ID proof, photograph, etc.).
Cross-check all information before submission.
Send the completed application via Speed Post or Registered Post to the address mentioned in the notification.
Ensure delivery before 15 June 2026.
Retain a photocopy of the submitted application for records.