DRDO CAIR Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria :
Applicants must be final-year engineering students currently pursuing a full-time degree in relevant technical disciplines from a recognized institution.

Eligible Branches :

Computer & IT Domains ;
Computer Science Engineering.
Computer Engineering.
Information Technology.
Information Science.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Or equivalent disciplines.
Requirement: Must be in final year of B.E./B.Tech with First Division.

Electronics & Core Engineering Domains ;
Electronics & Communication Engineering.
Electronics Engineering.
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Or equivalent disciplines.
Requirement: Must be in final year of B.E./B.Tech with First Division

Stipend :
Selected interns will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ;
₹5,000 per month.

Age Limit :
No specific age limit has been defined for this internship.
No relaxation rules have been specified in the notification.

Selection Process :
The selection will be based on academic merit and, if required, interview performance ;
Academic Weightage Evaluation.
10th standard (Physics & Mathematics).
12th / Diploma (Physics & Mathematics).
B.E./B.Tech semester performance.
Interview (if necessary).
Conducted for shortlisted candidates based on merit.
Final selection is primarily merit-based, with interviews conducted only when required.

Application Procedure :
Applications must be submitted via email only as per the instructions of Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Steps to Apply ;
Carefully read the official notification before applying.
Prepare a complete biodata including personal, academic, and educational details.
Attach self-attested copies of required documents (certificates, ID proof, photograph, etc.).
Clearly mention the applied post/discipline in the email subject line.
Send the application to the official email ID provided in the notification.
Ensure submission is completed before 04 June 2026
Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.