Are you an engineering or science student aiming to gain real-world experience at a premier research institution? The Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), under DRDO, Bengaluru, has announced its 2025 Paid Internship Program. This internship provides a six-month opportunity for UG/PG students to work in advanced research domains such as biomedical electronics, embedded systems, and more.
Let’s explore all aspects of the DEBEL Internship 2025 in detail—including eligibility, stipend, deadlines, documents required, and how to apply.
About DEBEL Internship 2025
DEBEL, located at ADE Campus, New Thippasandra, Bengaluru, is a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) that works on bioengineering and electromedical research critical to India’s defense capabilities. It is now accepting applications for a 6-month paid internship in multiple technical disciplines.
- Internship Duration: 6 Months
- Mode of Internship: Offline (On-site at DEBEL, Bengaluru)
- Monthly Stipend: ₹5,000 (disbursed quarterly)
- Total Stipend: ₹30,000 (paid in two ₹15,000 installments)
- Completion Certificate: Yes (subject to successful completion and project evaluation)
Disciplines & Vacancies
Internships are offered in the following branches:
| Code | Discipline |
|---|---|
| ECE | Electronics, ECE, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Embedded Systems |
| ME | Mechanical / Automation Engineering |
| BM | Biomedical Engineering / Medical Electronics |
| CS | Computer Science / IT |
| CE | Chemical Engineering |
| TT | Textile Engineering / Polymer Science |
| CHEM | Chemistry |
| PHY | Physics |
Number of Vacancies(Total): 08
Note: Actual number of vacancies is subject to change based on internal requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the internship:
- You must be enrolled in a full-time UG, PG, or integrated degree program.
- You must be in your final year of study (UG/PG in Engineering or Science), or in the pre-final/final year of an integrated program.
- Your institution must be recognized by AICTE/UGC.
- Students with a CGPA of 8.5 or above or equivalent percentage (>85%) will be given preference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 13th July 2025 |
| Announcement of Selections | 1st August 2025 |
| Internship Commencement | 8th August 2025 |
Stipend Details
The internship offers a stipend of ₹30,000, payable in two installments:
- ₹15,000 after successful completion of 3 months
- ₹15,000 after completing 6 months
Important Conditions:
- No stipend is paid if the intern drops out or discontinues before completing 3 months.
- No accommodation or food expenses are covered.
- Attendance is strictly biometric-based.
- Leaves are permitted only for genuine medical reasons with prior approval.
Application Procedure
Interested students must apply via email by submitting the required documents to:
Email ID: hrd.debel.debel@gov.in
Your application should include:
- A short bio-data (within 300 words)
- Latest mark sheets (preferably >85% or CGPA ≥ 8.5)
- GATE score (if available)
- College-issued referral/permission letter
- List of any achievements, awards, publications, or memberships
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further interaction, which may happen via phone or video call.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply
- Download and Fill the Application Form (Page 4,5)
- Prepare a concise bio-data (under 300 words) highlighting academic and extracurricular achievements.
- Collect your mark sheets and ensure CGPA/percentage is clearly visible.
- Obtain a referral letter from your department head or principal.
- Attach additional documents like GATE scorecard, awards, and memberships (optional).
- Email all documents to:
hrd.debel.debel@gov.inwith a subject like:Application for Internship at DEBEL - [Your Name] - Wait for communication from DEBEL regarding shortlisting.
- If selected, attend the interaction round (if scheduled).
- After selection, submit all joining documents as listed above.
Selection Process
The selection is purely merit-based and considers:
- Academic performance (high CGPA/percentage)
- Achievements, publications, or GATE score (if any)
- Performance in interaction (if required)
Note: Submission of application does not guarantee selection.
Required Documents at the Time of Joining
Selected students must carry the following documents when joining:
- Original referral letter from the college
- Police verification certificate
- Undertaking (format will be provided)
- Self-declaration of medical fitness / Medical certificate by MBBS doctor
- Original Aadhar Card & College ID (for verification)
- 3 recent passport-size photographs
- All original mark sheets for verification
- Bank account details for stipend transfer
General Terms & Conditions
- Internship does not guarantee future employment.
- The certificate is awarded only after successful evaluation of project and full duration completion.
- The student must not engage in any other internship or employment during this period.
- Any damage to property due to negligence will be chargeable.
- Strict confidentiality and adherence to DRDO security rules is mandatory.
