DIPR Offers Internship And Research Positions; Apply Quickly

The Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO),  is offering internship and research positions for these roles:

• Paid Internships (Psychology & Engineering)

• Research Associate (RA) Roles

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Roles

Applicants can visit the official DRDO Vacancy Page for the latest application forms and detailed advertisements.

Details For Paid Internships (Psychology & Engineering)

DIPR is offering a 6-month paid internship for final-year students in Psychology and Engineering for the 2025–26 cycle.

• Eligibility: Final-year B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) or MA/M.Sc (Psychology) students

• Duration: 6 months (fixed tenure)

• Stipend: INR 5,000 per month (?30,000 total, paid in two installments)

• Application Deadline: January 25, 2026 (offline submission only)

• Location: DIPR, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054

Details For Research Associate (RA) Roles

Research Associateships are prestigious short-term fellowships designed for doctoral-level researchers in Psychology.

• Eligibility: Ph.D. in Psychology from a recognized university

• Salary: INR 67,000 per month + HRA (as per government norms)

• Tenure: 2 years (non-extendable)

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates)

• Application Deadline: Offline applications must reach the Director of DIPR by February 1, 2026. 

Details For Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Roles

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) roles are designed for early-career researchers and are usually announced along with Research Associate positions.

• Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Psychology/Applied Psychology with First Division and a valid NET or GATE qualification.

• Salary: INR 37,000 per month (first 2 years); ?42,000 per month in the 3rd year if extended.

• Tenure: 2 years initially, extendable based on performance and project needs

• Application Deadline: February 1, 2026.

Important Points To Consider

• The application process for these positions only accepts applications through offline methods. 

• The official DRDO Vacancy page provides access to the required application form download link.

• The completed application needs to be sent by mail to the Director of DIPR in Delhi after all necessary self-attested documents have been attached to the application.

• The required documents are (PG/Ph.D.), NET/GATE scorecards, and age proof.