DRDO CASDIC paid internship 2026 — Bengaluru, apply by 11 Oct
Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC), DRDO
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Last date
- 11 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Final-year B.E./B.Tech or 2nd-year M.Sc in EC / CS / ME; AICTE/UGC; Indian nationals
- Age limit
- Not printed as hard cut-off
- Vacancies
- 30 (EC 12 + CS 13 + ME 5)
- Pay / stipend
- ₹5,000 per month for 6 months (paid in two instalments)
- Experience
- Enrolled final-year / 2nd-year students only
- Application fee
- None
- Selection
- Merit (marks) + online interview if required
Official Details
DRDO CASDIC paid internship 2026 (Advt CASDIC/HRG/PDINTERN/2026/01 dated 11 September 2026). Last date for applications — 11 October 2026. Detailed notice and form — official PDF on drdo.gov.in. Vacancies board — CASDIC page.
What CASDIC actually does
Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC) is a DRDO laboratory in Bengaluru focused on electronic warfare (EW) systems for the Indian Air Force. Interns work on real projects inside the Old DARE Complex, C.V. Raman Nagar campus.
What kind of role this is
Six-month paid internship (not a job or apprenticeship). Location is Bengaluru only. No bond is printed. Stipend is paid only if the intern is present for a minimum of 15 working days every month. Boarding, lodging and travel are the student’s responsibility.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you are an Indian national in the final year of B.E./B.Tech or the second year of M.Sc in Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science / Information Technology, or Mechanical Engineering from an AICTE/UGC recognised institute, and you can sit in Bengaluru for six months starting December 2026.
Skip if you have backlogs, you are already graduated, your branch is outside the three listed codes, you cannot produce the college reference/request letter on letterhead, or you need a remote or higher-stipend private internship.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 11 September 2026 |
| Last date applications must reach | 11 October 2026 |
| Tentative start | 1 December 2026 |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Fee | None printed |
| Stipend | ₹5,000 per month (total ₹30,000 in two instalments after 3 months and after 6 months) |
Available positions
1. Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication (Branch Code EC) — ₹5,000/month 12 Vacancies
Eligibility criteria
Pursuing final year of B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication (or equivalent) from AICTE/UGC recognised institution. Indian nationals only. No backlogs.
2. Computer Science / Information Technology (Branch Code CS) — ₹5,000/month 13 Vacancies
Eligibility criteria
Pursuing final year of B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology (or equivalent) from AICTE/UGC recognised institution. Indian nationals only. No backlogs.
3. Mechanical Engineering (Branch Code ME) — ₹5,000/month 5 Vacancies
Eligibility criteria
Pursuing final year of B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from AICTE/UGC recognised institution. Indian nationals only. No backlogs.
Total vacancies — 30. No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
Educational qualifications
| Branch Code | Degree / marks | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| EC | Final-year B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / ECE / E&T | AICTE/UGC; Indian national; no backlogs |
| CS | Final-year B.E./B.Tech in CS / IT | AICTE/UGC; Indian national; no backlogs |
| ME | Final-year B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical | AICTE/UGC; Indian national; no backlogs |
| M.Sc route | 2nd-year M.Sc in relevant discipline | Same nationality and backlog rules |
Selection
- Screening on the basis of academic marks.
- Online interview if required by the laboratory.
- Intimation only to shortlisted candidates by email / DRDO website.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Download the prescribed application format from the official PDF.
- Obtain a reference / request letter on college letterhead signed by Principal / Director stating the internship period.
- Fill the form, attach self-attested marksheets and the college letter.
- Email the complete set as a single PDF to hrd.casdic@gov.in before 11 October 2026. Subject line should clearly mention the branch code.
- Do not send hard copies unless the laboratory specifically asks after shortlisting. Ignore any third-party “DRDO intern form” that is not on drdo.gov.in.
FAQs
What is the last date?
11 October 2026 — applications must reach the laboratory by that date.
Who can apply?
Indian nationals in the final year of B.E./B.Tech or second year of M.Sc in the three listed branches (EC, CS, ME) with no backlogs.
How many vacancies?
30 in total — EC 12, CS 13, ME 5.
Where do I apply?
Email the filled form + college letter to hrd.casdic@gov.in. Official notice: PDF.
What is the fee?
None printed.
Is the stipend guaranteed?
Only if you complete the full six months with minimum 15 working days attendance every month. Early exit means no stipend and no certificate.
Does completion guarantee a job?
No. The notice explicitly states CASDIC/DRDO has no obligation to offer employment.
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