The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), DRDO Bengaluru, has invited applications for its Paid Internship Programme 2026. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for final-year engineering students to gain hands-on experience in advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Cyber Security, and Defence Research.
Selected candidates will undergo a 6-month internship at the DRDO CAIR laboratory in Bengaluru and receive a total stipend of ₹30,000 during the internship period.
Internship Highlights DRDO CAIR
Organization: DRDO – Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Internship Type: Paid Internship
Total Vacancies: 50
Internship Duration: 01 July 2026 to 31 December 2026
Total Stipend: ₹30,000 (₹15,000 after 3 months + ₹15,000 after completion)
Last Date to Apply: 04 June 2026
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Vacancies |
| Computer Science / IT / AI-ML | 44 |
| Electronics & Communication | 6 |
| Total | 50 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must:
- Be pursuing Final Year B.E./B.Tech
- Have First Division throughout academics
- Belong to disciplines such as:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- AI & Machine Learning
- Electronics & Communication
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Obtain recommendation/sponsorship from their parent institution.
Selection Process
Selection will be based primarily on academic performance:
- 10% weightage – Class 10 marks
- 15% weightage – Class 12/Diploma marks
- 75% weightage – B.E./B.Tech academic performance
Interview may be conducted if required.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates need to submit their application along with required documents through the prescribed process mentioned in the official DRDO CAIR notification before the last date. Applications are generally forwarded through the candidate’s institution.
This internship is an excellent opportunity for engineering students interested in working on cutting-edge defence technologies under one of India’s premier research organizations.