Students will be shortlisted based on:
- Academic performance in previous examinations
- Merit
- Online interview/interaction, if required
DRDO DIHAR Ladakh Internship 2026
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Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech students
Region
India
Award
Monthly Stipend of ₹5,000 per month
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
DRDO DIHAR Ladakh Internship 2026 is offered by the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), a premier establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), located in Leh, Ladakh. This internship is a valuable opportunity for engineering students to gain hands-on experience in defence-related high-altitude research, trial and testing, and cold-arid-area technologies. Selected students will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for a period of 6 months.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be an Indian national
- be a B.E./B.Tech student currently in the 7th or 8th Semester of their undergraduate engineering programme
- hold a minimum CGPA of 7.5 or equivalent, maintained continuously across all previous semesters from an AICTE/UGC approved university or institute
- be below 28 years of age
- be enrolled in one of the following disciplines:
- Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
- Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering,
- Electronics & Communication Engineering,
- Computer Science Engineering,
- Information Technology Engineering,
- Civil Engineering
Note: No equivalent qualification will be considered.
Benefits
Selected students will receive the following benefits:
- Monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for the 6-month internship period (Stipend will be paid in two instalments — after 3 months and after 6 months of completion)
- Certificate of completion
Note: Internship may be extended by 8–10 months without stipend for B.E./B. Tech project work.
Documents
- Filled out the application form as per the prescribed format
- Mark sheets of all previous semesters reflecting CGPA/equivalent marks
- Aadhaar card
- Reference/Request letter from college on official letterhead (as per prescribed format), signed by Principal/HOD
- Brief bio-data (less than 300 words)
- Reference/Request letter from the college
- Bonafide Certificate from college
- Police verification certificate
- 3 passport-size colour photographs
- Aadhaar card and college ID card
- Bank account details for stipend transfer
Note: For more details, please refer to the help document.
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Download the application form.
Step 4: Fill in the application form completely with all required details.
Step 5: Prepare all the required documents.
Step 6: Scan all required documents and send the complete application via email to ‘hr-dihar@gov.in’ before the deadline. The email subject should read: 'Application for Paid Internship – [Branch/Discipline]'.
Note: No hard copy applications will be accepted. Only online (email) submissions are valid.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 5th June 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Contact Details
Centre Head, DIHAR
Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DRDO)
C/o 56 APO, 901205, Leh, Ladakh (U.T.)
Email ID: hr-dihar@gov.in Contact Number: 0172-2639800 / 2638900
Source: https://drdo.gov.in/
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this internship?
Answer: The Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), a premier establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is offering this paid internship.
Question: How much is the stipend for the DRDO DIHAR Paid Internship 2026?
Answer: Selected students will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month for the 6-month internship period.
Question: Who is eligible for the DRDO DIHAR Paid Internship 2026?
Answer: Indian B.E./B. Tech students currently in their 7th or 8th Semester with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 in the relevant engineering disciplines are eligible to apply for the internship.
Question: What is the last date to apply for the DRDO DIHAR Paid Internship 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply is 5th June 2026.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: Applications must be submitted online via email to hr-dihar@gov.in. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
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