Govt DRDO-DIBT Biotech & Microbiology 6-Month Internships – Apply Online

Biotech & Microbiology Internships at DRDO-DIBT

Biotech & Microbiology Internships at DRDO-DIBT. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below:

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF BIODEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES
SIDDARTHANAGAR, MYSORE-570011

Advt No. DIBT/HRD/01/Paid Internship/2025 Date: 11th July 2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PAID INTERNSHIP FOR PURSUING ENGG/SCIENCE PG STUDENTS IN DIBT, MYSORE (6 MONTHS)

Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT) is a specialized Research Centre under DRDO, Ministry of Defence. As a part of Internship Scheme introduced by Government of India, DIBT, Mysore invites application for its paid Internship Scheme (06 Months) in the following disciplines from the students (Indian Citizens only) who are pursuing the final year M.Tech/M.Sc. from recognized Indian University/Institute in the academic year 2025-26.

1. INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

2. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Pursuing the final year of a full-time Post Graduate course in M.Tech/MSc from a recognized Indian University / Institute are eligible.

3. NATURE OF INTERNSHIP:

The duration of the internship/project work training will be six months and will be conducted in offline mode at DIBT, Mysore. A completion Certificate will be issued to the students upon successful completion of the six-month period from the date of joining the internship program.

4. NATIONALITY:

a. Only Nationals can apply.
b. Students studied / studying in countries outside India are not eligible to apply.

5. AGE LIMIT: Below 28 Years.

6. SELECTION PROCEDURE:

a. The student should have good academic track record with 85% & above marks or ≥8.5 CGPA on a scale of 10.
b. Selection will be based on academic merit. If required, an interaction may be conducted either via video conferencing or telephonically, and the final selection will be based on candidate’s performance during the interaction.
c. Shortlisted students will only be notified about the joining procedure through mail.

7. APPLICATION:

a) The students must mail their application (enclosed as Annexure ‘A’) to the Centre Head, DIBT at [email protected] / [email protected].

b) Candidates should clearly mention the subject line of the email as: ‘Application for Paid Internship – Post Code: ………. [Discipline Name]

c) The application must be accompanied with following documents combined in a single pdf in the order specified below.

1. Duly filled Application Form as per format attached.
2. Copies of all previous marksheets.
3. Referral/permission letter from the college.
4. Brief Biodata/ Resume less than 300 words highlighting achievements.
5. Duly filled Undertaking Form as per format attached.
6. A copy of the GATE / NET scorecard, if applicable, in the same discipline as applied.
7. Awards, professional memberships and publications: if any, to be mentioned.

8. BOARDING / LODGING:

All expenses related to lodging, boarding, transportation, medical or any other personal expenditure during the internship shall be borne entirely by the individual. No such expenses will be reimbursed or provided by the organization.

9. PAYMENT OF STIPEND:

Stipend of internship and retention of internship training for a period of 06 months is only applicable if a student has good academic performance and completed minimum of 15 working days per month of physical attendance at DIBT.

Payment will be made in two installments. First installment will be paid after completion of 03 months of training/internship. Stipend will be paid directly in bank account of the student after completion of three months.

10. IMPORTANT DATES:

11. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF JOINING:

a. Referral / Permission letter from the college authorities (in original), issued on the college letterhead, clearly stating that the student is permitted to undergo internship training at DIBT in the format attached (Annexure ‘B’).
b. Police verification Certificate to be submitted at the time of joining.
c. All selected interns are required to submit an Undertaking form declaring their adherence to the Indian Official Secret Act 1923 and affirming that they will comply with all IT rules and regulations applicable to the Ministry of Defence, including any amendments thereof in the format attached (Annexure ‘C’ & ‘D’).
d. Selected students need to provide the bank details for transfer of internship stipend amount.
e. Medical fitness certificate from authorized medical practitioners holding at least an MBBS degree.
f. At the time of joining, student is required to bring the Aadhar card (in original) along with the college ID card for verification. They should also submit 03 nos. Passport size photographs at the time of joining.
g. All previous semester marks sheet in original for verification should be brought.
h. Original documents will be returned immediately after verification.
i. Any other documents if required, will be communicated to the student at the time of selection/joining.
j. Identity form will be provided by the college as and when required by DIBT.

12. IMPORTANT TERMS & CONDITIONS:

a. Before applying, the candidates should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria and other norms mentioned in the advertisement as on closing date of advertisement.
b. Suppression of facts will lead to disqualification at any stage of the selection process.
c. Canvassing or personal follow up with an intention of influencing the process of selection by and on behalf of any candidate shall lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate.
d. Selection will be based entirely on merit basis. No communication will be undertaken for rejected candidates.
e. No TA/DA will be paid for joining, if selected.
f. Incomplete/erroneous applications received or received after the due date will be rejected. No further communication in this regard will be entertained.
g. Centre Head DIBT reserves the right to change the vacancy positions or selection criteria at any point during selection process of the aforesaid internship scheme without assigning any reason whatsoever.
h. Upon successful completion of the Internship training which includes clearing of evaluation of project work and submission of project report, and completion of other formalities, certificate of completion will be awarded to the student. The student will require to submit progress report after 03 months and project report after 06 months / completion of the course.
i. DIBT/ DRDO shall have no obligation to offer employment to intern upon completion of the internship. Furthermore, successful completion of the internship shall not confer any right or claim for employment in DRDO or its affiliated organizations.
j. If the student is unable to complete the internship and leaves in between the program, then Certificate of Completion will not be issued to such students. No payment will be made if a student does not complete a tenure of 03 months. The student is eligible to receive the first installment upon successful completion of the first three months of the paid internship.
k. A minimum of 15 working days of physical attendance per month at DIBT is mandatory. No leave will be permitted during the internship period, except for medical/sick leave, which must be supported by a valid doctor’s prescription from a registered medical practitioner.

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