DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026 Bengaluru: Eligibility, Stipend and How to Apply
If you are in the final year of your engineering degree and you have always wanted to see how India builds its own defence electronics, read this carefully. The Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC), a premier centre of DRDO under the Ministry of Defence, has opened 30 paid internship slots for the 2026 batch at its Bengaluru campus. Interns get a stipend of ₹5,000 per month for a tenure of 06 months, working at a lab that develops Electronic Warfare systems for the Indian Air Force. For anyone eyeing defence sector careers, this is a rare doorway.
Applications are accepted only by email, and the last date for receipt of your application is 11 October 2026. You are eligible if you are a B.E./B.Tech final year student or an M.Sc. 2nd year student in the notified disciplines, with strong marks. The internship itself starts on 01 December 2026. In this article we have laid out the slot split, the exact marks bar, the stipend conditions, the selection method and the step-by-step email process. Read it fully so nothing is missed, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for every follow-up.
DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026 Key Highlights: 30 Slots and ₹5,000 Stipend
CASDIC is a DRDO laboratory in Bengaluru that works on Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for the Indian Air Force. Through this scheme it takes in engineering and science students for a structured six-month project stint under Advertisement No. CASDIC/HRG/PDINTERN/2026/01, dated 11 September 2026. Remember from the start: this is an internship with a stipend, not a permanent job.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CASDIC, DRDO, Ministry of Defence |
| Programme | Paid Internship for BE/B.Tech and M.Sc students |
| Total Slots | 30 |
| Stipend | ₹5,000 per month |
| Duration | 06 months |
| Location | CASDIC, Bengaluru – 560093 |
| Start of Internship | 01 December 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 October 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Email only |
How Many Vacancies Are There in DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026?
The 30 slots are divided across three branch codes. You must quote your branch code in the email subject line, so note it down now.
| Branch Code | Discipline | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| EC | Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication | 12 |
| CS | Computer Science, Information Technology | 13 |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Total | — | 30 |
The notification gives no category-wise split for these 30 slots — there is no UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD breakdown printed anywhere in it, so do not expect a reserved-seat table in this process.
What Is the Eligibility for DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026?
Educational Qualification for DRDO CASDIC Internship 2026
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | Must be in the final year, with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 in all previous semesters |
| M.Sc. | Must be in the 2nd year, with minimum 70% marks in the 1st year exam |
| Institution | Full-time course in the respective discipline from an AICTE / UGC approved College/University |
| CGPA proof | You have to provide the formula for CGPA conversion along with your application |
If you are an engineering student, you can track similar openings on our engineering government jobs page, and M.Sc. students can follow the post graduate jobs section for science-side notifications.
Age Limit for DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All applicants | Below 25 years |
The notification fixes the bar at below 25 years and does not print a cut-off date or any age relaxation for any category.
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What Is the Salary or Stipend in DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026?
There is no salary, no pay level and no pay matrix in this notification, because an intern is not an employee. What you get is a fixed stipend, and it comes with real conditions attached — read this table before you plan your months in Bengaluru.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly stipend | ₹5,000 per month |
| Attendance condition | Payable only if you are present at the lab for a minimum of 15 working days per month |
| First instalment | After completing 03 months of the internship |
| Second instalment | After completing 06 months of the internship |
| Payment mode | Directly into the student’s bank account |
| Boarding and lodging | Borne by the candidate only — reimbursement is not admissible |
The stipend is paid in two instalments, not monthly, so budget your stay in Bengaluru with that gap in mind.
Be clear about what this programme is not. The notification states that CASDIC/DRDO shall have no obligation to offer employment to an intern, and that an intern cannot claim a right to employment on the ground that the internship was completed. The real reward is hands-on DRDO project experience and a completion certificate.
What Is the Selection Process for DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026?
There is no long exam cycle here. The notification prescribes just two things, and says selection will be entirely on merit basis.
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Marks in previous exams | Selection is made from the applied candidates on the basis of the marks you scored in your previous exams |
| Online interview / interaction | Conducted as required, online |
The management has also reserved the right to change the vacancy positions or the selection criteria at any point during the selection process, without giving any reason. So follow the DRDO website and your email inbox till the process ends.
CASDIC Internship 2026 Conditions You Must Not Ignore
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Email received after the last date | Will not be considered |
| Incomplete or erroneous application | Will be rejected, and no further communication will be entertained |
| Application rejected | No communication will be entertained for rejected students |
| Leaving the internship midway | No completion certificate will be issued and no payment will be made |
| Getting the completion certificate | Awarded only on successful completion, which includes clearing the evaluation of project work, submitting the project report and completing other formalities as required |
| Indisciplinary activity during the internship | The internship will be terminated |
| After completing the internship | CASDIC/DRDO has no obligation to offer employment |
| Already applied in the August 2025 advertisement | You need not apply again |
Selected students will be told about joining formalities only through the email ID written in the application form, so give an email address you actually check.
How to Apply for DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026 by Email?
This is an email-only application. The notification says in clear words that no hard copy will be accepted — so please do not post or courier anything to the Bengaluru office. Before you start, keep your marksheets, Aadhaar card and college letterhead ready.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the official notification PDF (link in the Essential Links section below) — it carries the prescribed application format and the college reference-letter format |
| 2 | Fill the application format completely and affix a passport size photo (4.5 x 3.5 cm) |
| 3 | Get the Reference / Request letter for paid internship from your college, on college letterhead, signed by the Principal / Head of the College or Institution and addressed to the Centre Head, CASDIC |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of the marksheets of all previous semesters and a self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card |
| 5 | Add a brief biodata of less than 300 words highlighting your achievements, and write down the formula used for your CGPA conversion |
| 6 | Scan the filled application and all the documents together into one clear, readable attachment |
| 7 | Email it to the CASDIC HRD address given in the notification — hrd.casdic@gov.in — with the subject line “Application for paid internship for the year 2026 with Branch code”, mentioning your branch code |
| 8 | Send it well before 11 October 2026 — emails received after the last date will not be considered |
If you are selected, you will later need originals at the time of joining — including a bonafide certificate, an NOC from your college confirming you will be present for at least 15 working days every month, and a police verification certificate from your hometown. Start arranging that college NOC early, because it must be an original on college letterhead. Our preparation strategy section can help you build the confidence you will need for the online interaction.
What Are the Important Dates for DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 11 September 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application (by email) | 11 October 2026 |
| Intimation to selected students | 13 November 2026 |
| Start of internship | 01 December 2026 |
Mark 11 October 2026 in your calendar as the last date for receipt of the application by email, and do not leave it to the final day — a college reference letter and an NOC both take time to arrange.
What Is the Application Fee for DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All applicants | Not mentioned in the notification |
The notification is silent on any application fee — it neither charges one nor announces an exemption. Since the whole application travels by email, the notification describes no payment step at any stage.
Essential Links — DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026
- Download DRDO CASDIC Paid Internship 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Visit the DRDO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Six months inside a DRDO lab that builds Electronic Warfare systems is the kind of line that changes how your resume reads, even though it carries no promise of a job. If you meet the CGPA or percentage bar, do not wait for the last week — arrange your college reference letter now and email your application well before 11 October 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every internship and Karnataka government jobs update, and best of luck with your application.