The Defence Research and Development Organisation under the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics has released the official DRDO CAIR Paid Internship 2026 notification for engineering students. Eligible final-year B.E./B.Tech students can apply for the 6-month paid internship program at Bengaluru through email mode. Interested candidates must submit the application form before the last date. Candidates can check complete eligibility, stipend, selection process, important dates, and application procedure below.

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DRDO CAIR Paid Internship 2026 Overview

Organization Name	Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), DRDO
Internship Name	Paid Internship Scheme 2026
Department	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Internship Duration	06 Months
Stipend	Rs. 5,000/- Per Month
Eligibility	Final Year B.E./B.Tech Students
Application Mode	Email Mode
Last Date to Apply	04-06-2026
Official Website	https://drdo.gov.in

DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 Notification PDF

The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics has officially released the Paid Internship Scheme 2026 notification for bright and young engineering students pursuing B.E./B.Tech courses. The internship program provides exposure to Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cyber Security, Communication Systems, and Defence Technologies. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.

DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 Vacancy Details

The internship opportunities are available for students from various engineering disciplines including:

• Computer Science Engineering
• Information Science
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Related Engineering Streams

The internship will be conducted at CAIR Bengaluru under DRDO research projects.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

• Candidates should be pursuing Final Year B.E./B.Tech from a recognized University/Institution.
• Candidates must have secured First Division in academics.
• Students from AICTE-approved institutions are eligible.
• Candidates must obtain a recommendation from the college Principal/Head of Institution.

DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 Stipend

Selected interns will receive:

Particulars	Details
Monthly Stipend	Rs. 5,000/-
Internship Duration	06 Months

DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 Selection Process

The selection process may include:

1. Shortlisting based on academic performance
2. Verification of documents
3. Interview (if required)

Only shortlisted candidates will receive communication through email.

Required Documents

Candidates need to attach scanned copies of the following documents along with the application form:

• 10th Marks Card
• 12th Marks Card
• Diploma Marks Cards (if applicable)
• Semester-wise Engineering Marks Cards
• Character Certificate
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
• Resume/CV
• College ID Card
• Aadhaar Card

How to Apply for DRDO CAIR Internship 2026

Candidates must apply through email mode only.

Application Process

• Download the application form from the official DRDO notification PDF.
• Fill the application form carefully in .docx format only.
• Rename the file using your name and birth year format.
• Attach all required scanned documents.
• Send the application to:

ad-hrt.cair@gov.in

Important Instructions

• Applications in PDF or scanned form will not be accepted.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Applications received after the last date will not be considered.
• Original documents must be produced at the time of joining.
• Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate during joining.

Why Students Should Apply for DRDO CAIR Internship?

The internship at Defence Research and Development Organisation offers hands-on exposure to defence technologies and advanced research domains including:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Cyber Security
• Secure Communication Systems
• Defence Software Development
• Research & Development Projects

This internship can significantly improve career opportunities in Government R&D organizations, Core Engineering, Defence Technology, AI/ML, and Research domains.

DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	19 May 2026
Application Start Date	19 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	04-June-2026

Important Links

• Official DRDO Website
• Official Notification PDF