DIPAS Paid Internship Programme for Engineering Students at DRDO Delhi and Haldwani
The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a premier DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. DIPAS/HRD/PAID INTERNSHIP/01/2026-27 inviting final-year engineering students for a 6-month paid internship programme. A total of 8 internship slots are on offer across four engineering disciplines at two locations — DIPAS Delhi and DIBER Haldwani. Selected students will receive a consolidated stipend of Rs. 30,000 for the full 6-month internship, gaining hands-on research exposure at a defence research laboratory. This is a valuable chance for B.Tech and M.Tech students to work alongside DRDO scientists on real research projects.
The application window opens on 22 April 2026 and closes on 15 May 2026 — only postal submissions will be accepted. Students going into the final year of B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in the academic year 2026-2027 can apply, provided they have no backlogs. In this GovtJobsAlert.in guide, we cover everything you need to know: discipline-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, stipend breakdown, selection process, step-by-step offline application procedure, important dates, and official links. If you are a student looking for government jobs and internships in Delhi, this is a notification you should not miss.
DRDO DIPAS Paid Internship 2026 — Key Highlights at a Glance
The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) is a DRDO research laboratory based in Delhi that works on high-altitude physiology, human factor engineering, and defence-related biomedical research. DIPAS also operates a research cell — the Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER) — at Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The lab offers paid internships to engineering students every year to provide exposure to applied defence research.
- Post Name: Paid Internship (B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech)
- Total Vacancies: 8 (Mechanical: 3, Computer Science: 1, Electronics: 2, Electrical: 2)
- Stipend: Rs. 30,000 (total for 6 months, paid in two installments)
- Duration: 6 months (tentative start — 1 July 2026)
- Locations: DIPAS Delhi & DIBER Haldwani (Uttarakhand)
- Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026 (by post only)
- Minimum Qualification: Engineering degree — final-year students only
- Application Fee: No Fee
What are the Discipline-wise Vacancies for DRDO DIPAS Paid Internship 2026?
The 8 internship slots are distributed across four engineering disciplines and two locations. The lab has clearly specified the split between DIPAS Delhi and DIBER Haldwani in the notification. Please note that vacancies are tentative — if suitable candidates are not available in one discipline, DIPAS may redistribute slots to other disciplines.
| Discipline | Location Split | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | DIPAS Delhi (2) + DIBER Haldwani (1) | 3 |
| Computer Science Engineering | DIPAS Delhi (1) | 1 |
| Electronics Engineering | DIPAS Delhi (1) + DIBER Haldwani (1) | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | DIBER Haldwani (2) | 2 |
| Grand Total | DIPAS Delhi (4) + DIBER Haldwani (4) | 8 |
What is the Eligibility for DRDO DIPAS Paid Internship 2026?
Educational Qualification
Students must be going into the final year of B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in the academic year 2026-2027 in one of these four disciplines: Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering. A few key conditions to note:
- Students with any active backlog are not eligible to apply.
- Shortlisting is based on aggregate percentage of marks / CGPA obtained up to the 3rd year 1st semester.
- Applicants must obtain a sponsorship / referral letter from their college Principal and an NOC confirming release for the full internship duration.
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Age Limit
The notification does not specify any age limit — any student meeting the educational eligibility criteria is considered. However, all selected candidates must submit a police verification certificate at the time of joining, and a minimum attendance of 15 working days per month must be maintained throughout the internship duration.
What is the Salary / Stipend for DRDO DIPAS Paid Internship 2026?
DIPAS offers a consolidated internship stipend (in lieu of salary) to selected candidates. Unlike monthly-paid internships, this amount is a lump-sum figure for the entire 6-month duration. Students must complete the full internship to receive the certificate and the full stipend payment.
- Total Stipend: Rs. 30,000 for 6 months (approximately Rs. 5,000 per month equivalent)
- First Installment: Rs. 15,000 — paid after completion of 3 months
- Second Installment: Rs. 15,000 — paid after completion of 6 months
- Attendance Requirement: Minimum 15 working days per month
- Lodging / Transport / Medical: Not provided — candidate bears all personal expenses
In-hand for the full internship: Rs. 30,000 paid as Rs. 15,000 + Rs. 15,000 in two installments.
Students who do not complete the full 6-month duration will not be awarded the internship certificate, and completion of the internship does not guarantee employment with DRDO.
What is the Selection Process for DRDO DIPAS Paid Internship 2026?
The selection process for DIPAS Paid Internship 2026 is straightforward and merit-based. There is no written exam — shortlisting is done purely on academic performance.
- Merit Shortlisting — Candidates are ranked based on their aggregate percentage / CGPA obtained up to the 3rd year 1st semester. Students with the highest marks in each discipline are shortlisted.
- Physical or Online Interaction — If DIPAS requires further evaluation, shortlisted candidates will be called for a physical interview at DIPAS Delhi or an online interaction.
- Document Verification — Selected candidates must produce original sponsorship letter, NOC, bonafide certificate, and marks sheet at the time of joining.
- Police Verification — A police verification certificate is mandatory before joining the internship.
- Final Joining — Selected students will be informed only through the email ID mentioned in the application form. The tentative internship start date is 1 July 2026.
Tie-breaker: If two candidates score the same percentage, the elder candidate (based on date of birth) will be given preference. DIPAS will not send any communication to unsuccessful candidates.
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How to Apply Offline for DRDO DIPAS Paid Internship 2026?
The application for this internship is accepted through postal mode only — there is no online portal, and email submissions will not be considered. Follow these steps carefully to ensure your application reaches DIPAS before the deadline.
- Download the prescribed application form (Annexure on Page 3 of the notification PDF, also available on the DRDO website).
- Fill in all details: name, discipline applied for, college and university, year-wise marks / CGPA up to 3rd year 1st semester, date of birth, and email ID.
- Paste a passport-size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) on the form and sign it.
- Obtain a sponsorship / referral letter from your college Principal on letterhead, with the college seal and contact details.
- Obtain an NOC from the Principal confirming that you will be relieved for the full 6-month internship and will maintain 15 days/month attendance.
- Attach copies of: Aadhar Card, College ID, Bonafide Certificate, and Marks Sheet up to 3rd year 1st semester.
- Superscribe the envelope: “Application for Paid Internship with [Discipline]” — mention the exact discipline applied for.
- Send the complete application by post to: The Director, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054.
- Ensure the application reaches DIPAS on or before 15 May 2026 — applications received after the due date will be rejected.
Important: Incomplete, illegible, or late applications will not be entertained. Canvassing in any form is treated as a disqualification.
Important Dates — DIPAS Paid Internship 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 22 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application (by post) | 15 May 2026 |
| Tentative Internship Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Internship Duration | 6 Months |
| Tentative Internship End Date | 31 December 2026 |
Application Fees — DIPAS Paid Internship 2026
There is no application fee for this internship. DIPAS does not charge any fee for processing the application, and the programme is completely free of cost for eligible students.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD, Female) | No Fee |
Payment Mode: Since there is no application fee, no payment is required — you only need to cover the cost of postal dispatch of your application.
Essential Links — DIPAS Paid Internship 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit DIPAS / DRDO Official Website
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- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Delhi Government Jobs Telegram Channel
- Join Uttarakhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Final-year engineering students looking for hands-on defence research experience should not miss this DRDO DIPAS Paid Internship 2026 — the 15 May 2026 deadline is just three weeks away, so prepare your sponsorship letter and NOC from your Principal without delay. Bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in for more Delhi government jobs and internship updates, and share this with friends in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or CSE branches who could benefit from six months of real DRDO research exposure.