Defence Research Breakthrough: DRDO INMAS 6-Month Paid Internship 2026

The Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a powerhouse laboratory under DRDO, has officially opened applications for its 2026 Paid Internship Program. This is a rare, 6-month immersive experience in Delhi for final-year students who want to contribute to radiation science, biomedical tech, and cognitive performance research for the Indian Armed Forces.

If you have a strong academic record (7.5+ CGPA) and a passion for applied science, this is your chance to work behind the scenes of India’s defence innovation.

Internship Snapshot

• Stipend: ₹5,000 per month (Paid in two instalments).

• Duration: 6 Months (Fixed tenure).

• Mode: Offline (At INMAS, Delhi).

• Start Date: June 1, 2026.

• Selection: Purely merit-based (Academic marks + Interaction).

Disciplines & Vacancies

INMAS is looking for specialists in the following areas:

Undergraduate (UG) – Final Year:

• Computer Science / ML / Computational Neuroscience (Post: PI-01-CS)

• Biotechnology / Biomedical Engineering (Post: PI-02-LS)

• Chemical Engineering / Nanotech / Material Science (Post: PI-03-Chem)

Postgraduate (PG) – Final Year:

• Life Sciences / Microbiology / Pharma (Posts: PI-05-LS, PI-07-Pharma)

• Chemistry / Computational Chemistry (Post: PI-06-Chem)

• CS / Machine Learning (Post: PI-04-CS)

 Eligibility: Are You Eligible?

• Current Status: Must be in the final year of a full-time B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./M.Tech.

• Academic Bar: Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA.

• Age: Must be below 28 years.

• Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible.

How to Apply (Mandatory 2-Step Process)

Deadline: April 30, 2026

1. Email Submission: Fill out the prescribed application form (Annexure A) and email it to research-academic@gov.in.

   • Subject Line: Application for Paid Internship – Post Code: [Your Code] – [Your Discipline]

2. Google Form: Complete the separate Google Form link provided in the official DRDO notification.

Note: Both steps are mandatory. Incomplete applications will be rejected.