The Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a specialized laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is inviting applications for a Paid Internship program for the year 2026-2027. This opportunity is for meritorious eligible final year students pursuing Graduation in Engineering or Post-Graduation in Engineering or General Sciences in prescribed disciplines. The internship is for a tenure of 06 months and focuses on areas such as radiation countermeasures and the neural bases of cognitive and behavioural traits crucial to military performance.
Job Overview
INMAS DRDO is offering a paid internship for final year Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate students in various disciplines including Computer Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Pharmaceutics. The internship is a 06-month offline program based in Delhi, providing a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000.
Important Dates
- Last date for receipt of application: 30-04-2026
- Information to Selected Students: 15-05-2026
- Date of Start for Internship Training: 01-06-2026
Eligibility Criteria
Students must be pursuing the final year of a full-time Graduate / Post Graduate course in Engineering or Post Graduate course in Science from a recognized Indian University/Institute. Specifically:
- For Under-Graduate Internship: Pursuing final year B.E. / B.Tech. (07th / 08th Sem) in relevant discipline.
- For Post-Graduate Internship: Pursuing final year of M.Sc / M.Tech. (03rd / 04th Sem) in relevant discipline.
- Only Indian Nationals can apply. Students who studied or are studying in countries outside India are not eligible.
Vacancies by Discipline
The indicative number of positions for Under-Graduate Internship (Final year students only) are:
- PI-01-CS: Computer Science / Computational Neuroscience / Machine Learning (01 Post)
- PI-02-LS: Biotechnology / Biomedical Engineering (01 Post)
- PI-03-Chem: Chemical Engineering / Material Science Engineering / Nanotechnology (01 Post)
The indicative number of positions for Post-Graduate Internship (Final year students only) are:
- PI-04-CS: Computer Science / Computational Neuroscience / Machine Learning (01 Post)
- PI-05-LS: Life Science / Biotechnology / Biomedical Sciences / Microbiology (02 Posts)
- PI-06-Chem: Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Chemical Engineering / Computational Chemistry / Material Science / Nanotechnology (01 Post)
- PI-07- Pharma: Pharmaceutics / Pharmacology (01 Post)
Age Limit
Candidates must be below 28 years of age.
Selection Process
- Candidates should have a good academic track record with 75% & above marks or ≥ 7.5 CGPA on a scale of 10.
- The Director of the institution must provide a permission letter to highly deserving meritorious students only.
- Selection will be based on academic merit. An interaction may be conducted via video conferencing or telephonically if required, and performance during the interaction will also be considered.
- Shortlisted students will be notified about joining procedures through email.
How to Apply
- Students must email their application, enclosed as Annexure ‘A’ in the prescribed format, to the Research Academic Cell, INMAS at [email protected].
- The subject line of the email must clearly state: ‘Application for Paid Internship – Post Code: [XXX] – [Discipline Name]’.
- The application must include the following documents combined into a single PDF: duly filled Application Form, copies of all previous marksheets, referral/permission letter from the college, a brief biodata/resume (less than 300 words) highlighting achievements, duly filled Undertaking Form, a copy of the GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable in the same discipline), and details of awards, professional memberships, and publications, if any.
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Important Instructions
- The internship duration is six months, conducted in offline mode at INMAS, Delhi. A Completion Certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
- A stipend of Rs. 5000 per month is applicable if the student maintains good academic performance. Payment is made in two installments: the first after 3 months of training, paid directly to the student’s bank account. No payment will be made if the student does not complete a tenure of 03 months.
- All expenses related to lodging, boarding, transportation, medical, or other personal expenditures during the internship must be borne entirely by the individual. No such expenses will be reimbursed by the organization.
- Before applying, candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria as of the closing date of the advertisement.
- Suppression of facts or canvassing will lead to disqualification.
- INMAS / DRDO has no obligation to offer employment to interns upon completion of the internship, and completion does not confer any right or claim for employment.
- If a student is unable to complete the internship and leaves in between, a Certificate of Completion will not be issued.
- Selected interns must submit an Undertaking Form declaring adherence to the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923, and compliance with all IT rules and regulations applicable to the Ministry of Defence.
- Documents required at the time of joining include: original referral/permission letter from college authorities on college letterhead (Annexure ‘B’), police verification certificate, bank details for stipend transfer, medical fitness certificate from an authorized medical practitioner (MBBS minimum), original Aadhar card, college ID card, 03 passport size photographs, and all previous semester marks sheets in original for verification. Original documents will be returned after verification. An indemnity form must also be provided by the college as and when required by INMAS.
Conclusion
Eligible final year Engineering and Science students with a strong academic background are encouraged to apply for this 06-month paid internship opportunity at INMAS, Delhi, to gain experience in specialized research areas under DRDO.
