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DRDO announces 30 paid internships for engineering and MSc students
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has opened applications for 30 paid internship positions for 2026 at its Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC). Engineering and science postgraduates can…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has opened applications for 30 paid internship positions for 2026 at its Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC). Engineering and science postgraduates can apply via drdo.gov.in until October 11, 2026.
Of the 30 vacancies, 12 are in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication, 13 in Computer Science/IT, and 5 in Mechanical Engineering. Eligible applicants must be in their final year of BE/BTech with a minimum 7.5 CGPA, or in their second year of MSc with at least 70% marks in the first year. Candidates must be under age 25.
Selected interns will receive Rs 5,000 per month for six months, paid in two instalments, provided they are present at the lab for at least 15 working days monthly. Selection is based on previous exam marks and an online interview. A completion certificate is issued after the full six months.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The CASDIC unit handles combat aircraft systems integration, a niche area where India is heavily import-dependent for key components. Paid internships at DRDO labs are rare, most are unpaid, making this a deliberate talent-pipeline push rather than routine outreach. The stipend of Rs 5,000 per month is modest but covers local costs, and the six-month duration is long enough for substantive project work. With only 30 slots across three disciplines, competition will be intense. The 7.5 CGPA cutoff for BE/BTech and 70% for MSc students sets a high bar, final-year students who clear it gain a significant entry point into the defence R&D ecosystem. The next signal to watch is the October 11, 2026 deadline, if applications far exceed slots, DRDO may raise cutoffs for future batches.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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