DRDO CAIR Internship 2026 – Apply for 6-Month Paid Internship for Engineering Students

Role :

Intern

Location :

Bangalore

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released an official notification inviting applications for a 6-Month Paid Internship Program – 2026.
This internship program is designed for bright and young final-year engineering students who wish to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge defence research areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Command & Control, and Secure Communication Systems.
🏢 About CAIR – DRDO
CAIR is actively involved in research and development of mission-critical systems for battlefield-level secure communication and information management. The laboratory works on advanced technologies including:
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Command & Control Systems
Information & Communication Security
📅 Internship Duration
Duration: 6 Months
Type: Paid Internship
Mode: Full-time, On-site
📌 Internship Areas & Vacancies
🔹 Area 1: Computer Science / AI / IT
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Equivalent disciplines
Vacancies: 7 Posts
🔹 Area 2: Electronics & Communication / Electrical
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Equivalent disciplines
Vacancies: As per notification

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🛠️ Selection Process

The selection of interns will be based on:

Shortlisting of applications

Academic performance

Requirement of ongoing research projects

Final approval by CAIR-DRDO authorities

👉 No written examination is mentioned in the notification.

Education Required:

Candidates must be pursuing B.E / B.Tech (Final Year)

Relevant engineering discipline as mentioned above

Ongoing final-year students

Must have First Division in academic records

Any stream

Fresher’s

Experienced also

skills

📍 Internship Location
Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)
DRDO Laboratory
Bengaluru
📝 How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply in the prescribed format
Submit application along with required academic documents
Applications should be forwarded through the college/institution if required
Incomplete or late applications may be rejected
(Exact submission instructions are provided in the official notification.)
⭐ Why Apply for DRDO CAIR Internship?
Work on national-level defence research projects
Exposure to AI, Robotics & Defence Technologies
Valuable experience with a prestigious DRDO laboratory
Paid internship with real-world R&D exposure
Strong addition to resume & career profile

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