The Indian Army Southern Command IAIP internship 2026-27 is open for students. It runs roughly from 16 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 (about 75 days) at Pune, pays up to ₹75,000 total stipend, and carries 15 academic credits. Apply only on the AICTE National Internship Portal Indian Army dashboard: internship.aicte-india.org/dashboards/indianarmy.
AICTE National Internship Portal (Indian Army section)
Fee
None
About the organisation
Southern Command is headquartered in Pune and is one of the Indian Army’s regional commands. This internship is part of the Indian Army Internship Programme (IAIP) 2026-27. Students work on practical defence technology and related projects.
Nature of the role
Work is on-site in Pune. Domains include cybersecurity and ethical hacking, artificial intelligence and machine learning, collaborative unmanned systems, AI-enabled geospatial analysis, digital media and strategic communication, niche technology additive manufacturing, process automation, and related areas. Exact project and remaining seats appear on the portal.
Police verification is mandatory. Full availability for the programme period is required. Stipend is paid after successful completion and attendance compliance.
Who can apply
Currently enrolled UG or PG students at recognised institutions.
Best fit for computer science, electronics, data science, cybersecurity, engineering, or allied technical programmes.
Some media and communication roles may accept other enrolled students.
Must clear police verification and meet attendance rules.
Who should skip
Anyone unavailable for the full programme window.
Students whose college will not allow the absence or issue NOC.
Applicants seeking only remote or short-term certificate work.
Anyone who cannot complete police verification.
Dates and stipend
Typical window
16 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 (confirm on portal)
Duration
Around 75 days
Total stipend
Up to ₹75,000 (paid after completion)
Credits
Up to 15 AICTE academic credits
Available positions
No single category roster is printed. Openings are listed project-wise on the AICTE portal. Some individual listings had earlier close dates; check current remaining seats before applying.
Southern Command technology internship — up to ₹75,000
Eligibility
Enrolled student in a relevant discipline.
Available for the programme period.
Able to clear police verification.
Educational qualifications
Requirements are project-specific on the portal. Most technical roles look for students from recognised engineering, computer science, electronics or related programmes. Always read the exact listing for degree, year and marks rules.
Selection stages
Register on the AICTE National Internship Portal.
Apply to Southern Command / IAIP listings under the Indian Army dashboard.
Search for Southern Command or Pune IAIP listings.
Check eligibility, seats and exact dates on the listing.
Submit before the listed close date.
Keep NOC and documents ready.
FAQs
Where is the internship? Pune (Southern Command headquarters).
What is the stipend? Up to ₹75,000 for the full programme, paid after completion subject to rules.
Are there academic credits? Yes, up to 15 credits are mentioned for the programme.
Is there a fee? No.
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