15 May 2026
₹30,000 total stipend paid in two installments of ₹15,000 after 3 months and ₹15,000 after 6 months, subject to minimum attendance.
6 months (tentatively starting 1 July 2026).
Students entering the final year of B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in 2026–2027 in relevant engineering disciplines with no backlogs.
Aadhaar card, college ID, bonafide certificate, academic mark sheets, referral/sponsorship letter from college, and filled application form with photograph.
Deadline: 15 May 2026
If a DRDO internship is on your radar this year, here’s one you shouldn’t ignore. The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a DRDO lab in Delhi, has opened applications for its DRDO DIPAS Internship 2026.
The program is designed for engineering students entering their final year. The catch? Only a handful of seats are available. Eight in total across multiple disciplines.
And yes, it’s paid. The stipend totals ₹30,000 for the six‑month internship.
If you’re exploring government research internships, you might also want to check the DRDO PXE Paid Internship 2026 and the DRDO INMAS Paid Internship 2026. We’ve also put together a complete guide to DRDO internships in 2026 if you’re comparing options.
Feature Details
| Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
| Lab | Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Delhi
| Advertisement No | DIPAS/HRD/PAID INTERNSHIP/01/2026-27
| Total Seats | 8
| Internship Duration | 6 months (starting around 1 July 2026)
| Total Stipend | ₹30,000 (paid in two installments)
| Eligible Degrees | B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech (Final Year)
| Application Mode | Offline application submission
| Application Deadline | 15 May 2026
| Official Page | DRDO Vacancies Portal
Quick heads-up: DRDO internships usually have very limited seats, and this one is no different. If you're serious about research exposure, it’s worth applying early.
The internship is offered across DIPAS in Delhi and the Defence Institute of Bioenergy Research (DIBER) in Haldwani.
That’s eight positions in total. Small intake. Which also means competition can get intense.
If you’re hunting for more programs like this, you can always browse all opportunities on Talentd. New internships and fellowships are added almost daily.
The eligibility rules are straightforward but strict.
Here’s the thing. Many students miss the sponsorship letter requirement from their college. Without it, the application can get rejected during screening.
The DRDO DIPAS Internship 2026 runs for six months, tentatively starting on 1 July 2026.
The stipend structure looks like this:
One condition applies. Interns must maintain a minimum attendance of 15 days per month to remain eligible for the stipend.
Also keep in mind, the stipend only covers the internship payment. Accommodation, travel, medical costs, and food are the student’s responsibility.
Honestly, this payment is modest compared to private sector internships. But the real value here is the DRDO research exposure and the lab environment.
The selection process is merit based.
Only selected students receive communication via email. DRDO usually does not send rejection emails.
You’ll need to submit several documents along with the application form.
Selected candidates must later submit:
The sponsorship letter basically confirms that your college permits you to undertake the internship and takes responsibility for your conduct during the program.
The application process is offline. That surprises some students, but several DRDO labs still follow this method.
DRDO lists a few conditions students should be aware of before applying.
Another small detail many miss: the internship certificate is only issued after successful completion of the full tenure.
A few practical suggestions if you're planning to apply.
I’ve seen students miss the deadline simply because they posted the application too late. Remember, DRDO counts the date of receipt, not the postmark.
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