4 Jun 2026
₹5,000 per month, paid in two installments of ₹15,000 each after 3 months and 6 months
6 months (01 July 2026 to 31 December 2026)
Final-year B.E/B.Tech students in Computer Science, IT, AI-ML, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics or related branches with First Division.
Letter of Recommendation from college head/principal, character certificate, semester mark sheets, CV, college ID, Aadhaar card, and police verification certificate at joining.
Deadline: 4 Jun 2026
Want to spend six months inside a DRDO lab working on AI and robotics? That’s exactly what the DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 offers.
The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), one of DRDO’s premier research labs in Bengaluru, has opened applications for a six‑month paid internship starting July 2026. A total of 50 internship seats are available for final‑year B.E/B.Tech students in relevant engineering streams.
Quick heads‑up: the stipend is modest, but the exposure is rare. Interning inside a defence research lab working on mission‑critical technology can seriously boost your profile, especially if you're aiming for research or government tech roles.
Program DRDO CAIR Paid Internship 2026
| Organisation | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
| Lab | Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Bengaluru
| Total Seats | 50
| Internship Duration | 6 Months (01 July to 31 December 2026)
| Stipend | ₹5,000 per month
| Eligible Students | Final Year B.E/B.Tech
| Application Deadline | 04 June 2026
| Location | DRDO Complex, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru
If you're exploring government research internships, you might also want to check the complete guide to DRDO Internships 2026. Many labs release openings around the same time.
The internship is focused on areas where CAIR actively conducts defence research. That means work related to artificial intelligence, robotics, secure communication systems, and command‑and‑control technologies.
Seats are divided across two engineering categories.
Students selected for the DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 will work on research projects connected to mission‑critical technologies used in secure communication and information management systems for defence applications.
If AI or machine learning internships interest you, you may also want to see the Data Science & ML Internship 2026 at WEBEL CoE, another research‑focused program currently open.
The internship provides a fixed stipend of ₹5,000 per month. It’s paid through electronic transfer.
But here's something many students miss. DRDO releases the stipend in two installments instead of monthly payments.
Accommodation, travel, food, and medical expenses are not covered. Interns must arrange these themselves while staying in Bengaluru.
Honestly, the stipend is modest compared to private sector internships. But the brand value of DRDO on your resume often outweighs the amount.
The eligibility rules are straightforward, but the selection process is highly academic‑score driven.
The internship duration is fixed at six months, from 01 July 2026 to 31 December 2026.
If you're exploring multiple DRDO openings this season, check the DRDO DLRL Internship 2026 with ₹30,000 stipend and the DRDO CHESS Internship in Hyderabad. Different labs offer very different stipends and project areas.
Selection is primarily based on academic performance across your education. DRDO assigns different weightage to marks from various stages.
If required, shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview. Invitations are sent only through email.
The application requires both a filled form and supporting documents. Make sure everything is ready before submitting.
The LOR from your college is important. It should clearly mention the six‑month internship duration and confirm that the institute permits you to complete the full internship period.
Applicants must fill out the official application form released by DRDO.
You can download it here: Download Advertisement and Application Form
The form asks for:
One detail students often overlook is the file naming rule. The completed application must be saved as yournameYYYY.docx. For example: rahulkumar2003.docx.
Working inside a defence research lab comes with strict guidelines.
Also, selected candidates must submit a valid police verification certificate at the time of joining.
If you want to explore more government internships like this one, you can always browse all opportunities on Talentd. New openings appear almost every week.
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