IIRS External Student Internship Program 2026
ISRO
📌 About the Program
The IIRS External Student Internship Program 2026 is a research and training initiative offered by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a constituent unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space (DoS), Government of India.
The program provides hands-on research training and practical exposure to students in fields related to Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Space Science, Geo-informatics, and related engineering/technology domains.
🗓️ Key Highlights & Timeline
- Organizing Authority: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO / Department of Space, Govt. of India
- Target Disciplines: Science, Engineering, Technology, Geo-informatics, and allied fields
- Last Date to Apply: October 30, 2026
- Application Mode: Online Application Only
👥 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be an Indian national.
- Academic Minimum: Must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.32 out of 10 in their ongoing/completed degree.
- Educational Status: Open to candidates currently pursuing or who completed their program within the last 6 months from a recognized Indian or foreign institution.
- Minimum Completed Semesters / Stages:
- B.E. / B.Tech: Must have completed the 6th semester.
- M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc: Must have completed the 1st semester.
- B.Sc / Diploma: Must be in the final year.
- Ph.D: Must have completed mandatory coursework.
💰 Rewards & Benefits
- Certification: Official Internship/Training Certificate issued by IIRS, ISRO.
- Research Experience: Direct mentorship and hands-on exposure working on live research projects in space technology applications and Earth observation science.
📄 Required Application Materials
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Official Academic Transcripts / Marksheets (10th, 12th, and all college semesters till date).
- Bonafide Certificate / No Objection Certificate (NOC) signed by the Head of Department/Institution.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume highlighting relevant technical skills and project work.
- Brief Statement of Purpose (SOP) outlining research interests in remote sensing or spatial technology.