The Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC), operating under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has officially released its recruitment notification for the year 2026. Engineering and science postgraduates looking for professional exposure can apply for 30 paid internship opportunities located in Karnataka.
Overview
The CASDIC DRDO internship program offers budding technical minds a prestigious 6-month training tenure across multiple specialized engineering disciplines. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 directly credited to their bank accounts, subject to attendance criteria. Applications must be submitted online via email before the stipulated deadline.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 11/10/2026
- Intimation to Selected Students: 13/11/2026
- Date of Start of Internship: 01/12/2026
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Age Limit | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Intern – Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication | 12 | Below 25 Years | BE/B.Tech Final Year (Min CGPA 7.5) OR M.Sc. 2nd Year (Min 70% in 1st year) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution. |
| Paid Intern – Computer Science / Information Technology | 13 | Below 25 Years | BE/B.Tech Final Year (Min CGPA 7.5) OR M.Sc. 2nd Year (Min 70% in 1st year) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution. |
| Paid Intern – Mechanical Engineering | 5 | Below 25 Years | BE/B.Tech Final Year in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 across all previous semesters. |
Application Fee
There is no application fee required for the CASDIC DRDO Paid Intern Recruitment 2026.
How to Apply
- Fill out the prescribed application form completely and accurately.
- Secure an official Reference/Request Letter for the paid internship from your college on their official letterhead.
- Scan the filled application form along with the college reference letter.
- Email the scanned documents to hrd.casdic@gov.in with the correct subject line: ‘Application for paid internship for the year 2026 with Branch code’.
- Attach self-attested copies of all previous semester mark sheets, Aadhaar card, a brief biodata under 300 words, and the CGPA conversion formula if applicable before the 11/10/2026 deadline.
For more details, check the official DRDO website at drdo.gov.in.
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