(DIHAR), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

• Organization (English): Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
• Organization (Hindi): रक्षा उच्च ऊँचाई अनुसंधान संस्थान (डीआईएचएआर), रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं विकास संगठन (डीआरडीओ)
• Location: DIHAR, C/o 56 APO, Leh, Ladakh (UT), India
• Postal Code: 901205

Designation

• English: Paid Internship for B.E./B.Tech/PG Students
• Hindi: बी.ई./बी.टेक./पीजी छात्रों के लिए सवेतन इंटर्नशिप

Internship Details

Eligibility Criteria

• B.E./B.Tech students: Must be in 7th or 8th semester.
• M.Tech/M.Sc/M.V.Sc students: Must be in 1st or 2nd year.
• Academic performance: More than 80% marks or CGPA ≥ 8.0/10 throughout all semesters.
• Institute/University must be approved by AICTE/UGC.

Age Limit

Candidates should be below 28 years.

Employment Type

This is a paid internship for 6 months. Extension is possible for 8–10 months without stipend.

Stipend Payment Terms

1. Stipend applicable only if the student is present at the lab for a minimum of 15 working days per month.
2. Payment made in two installments: first after 3 months, second after 6 months.
3. Extended internship beyond 6 months is without stipend.
4. Stipend will be transferred directly to the student's bank account.

Important Dates

Application Process

1. Applications must be sent through email only to hr-dihar@gov.in. No hard copies will be accepted.
2. Subject line should read: “Application for paid internship with branch/discipline”.
3. Documents required:
   • Filled application form (prescribed format)
   • Marksheet of last semester/year
   • Aadhaar card copy
   • Reference/Request letter from college
   • Brief Bio-data (≤300 words)

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on academic performance and online interview/interaction (if required).
• Merit-based selection only.
• Only selected candidates will be notified via email.
• Incomplete, erroneous, or late applications will be rejected.

Boarding & Lodging

No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible.

Certificate

• Certificate of completion awarded only after successful completion of internship with evaluation and project submission.
• If internship is left incomplete, no certificate and no stipend will be provided.

Other Terms & Conditions

• Interns must strictly adhere to laboratory guidelines.
• Internship may be terminated in case of disciplinary activities.
• DIHAR/DRDO has no obligation to provide employment after the internship.
• Vacancies and criteria may change at the discretion of management.

Documents Required at the Time of Joining

1. All original mark sheets (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc/M.VSc)
2. Original Reference/Request letter from college
3. Original Bonafide Certificate from the college
4. Original NOC from college authorities
5. Police verification certificate from hometown
6. Undertaking for adherence to Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923
7. Undertaking for IT Rules & Regulations compliance
8. Bank account details
9. Original Aadhaar card and college ID
10. 3 passport size color photographs
11. Any other document if required

Helpline & Contact Information

• Email for applications: hr-dihar@gov.in
• Helpline Numbers: 0172-2639800 / 0172-2638900
• Address: Centre Head, DIHAR (DRDO), C/o 56 APO, 901205

Official Links

• Official Notification Link: Click here to view official notification
• Official Website: www.drdo.gov.in