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Indian Army Internship 2026: For the first time, the Indian Army has launched the Indian Army Internship Program (IAIP) for students across the country. Under this initiative, 43 specialized internship projects have been made available on the AICTE National Internship Portal. The program has received tremendous support from students, with over 77,000 applications received so far.

Selected students will receive a monthly honorarium of up to ₹75,000, up to 15 AICTE-approved academic credits, and the opportunity to work with Indian Army establishments. Interns will gain hands-on experience in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, robotics, drones, enterprise software systems, computer vision, hospital information systems, strategic communications, and combat simulation.

You will get a chance to work in these establishments

Internship opportunities are available in various establishments of the Indian Army including DGIS, Indian Army Design Bureau, DG Signals, EME Directorate, Directorate General Medical Services (Army), Directorate General Army Air Defence, Directorate General Capability Development, Indian Army Directorate of Veterans, Infantry Directorate, WARDEC and ADG Strategic Communications.

More than 77 thousand applications so far

According to the AICTE’s National Internship Portal, over 77,085 applications have been received so far for 43 Indian Army projects. Of these, the application process is still ongoing for approximately 18 projects. This is the first time the Indian Army has launched an internship program for students on such a large scale.

Highlights of the program

Internship Duration: 75 days (60 days on-site + 15 days work from home)
Honorarium: Up to ₹75,000 on successful completion of the internship
Academic Credits: Up to 15 AICTE credits
Guidance: Training from Indian Army officers and subject experts
Eligibility: Students pursuing AICTE approved technical and professional courses (as per project)

Statement by Dr. Buddha Chandrashekhar

Dr. Buddha Chandrashekhar, Chief Executive Officer of Anuwadani Foundation and Chief Coordinating Officer of AICTE, Ministry of Education, said that this is a historic initiative by the Indian Army, providing, for the first time, the country’s brightest students with the opportunity to directly contribute to the defense and technology sectors. He said that this program will inspire youth to serve the nation through innovation and technology.

Last date of application

Interested and eligible students can apply online until August 15, 2026. Eligibility, work location, and deadlines may vary for each project, so it is important to read the relevant project information carefully before applying.

Application Process

Register/login on the AICTE National Internship Portal.
Visit the Indian Army Internship Dashboard.
Select an internship that matches your eligibility from the available active projects.
Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
Submit the application before the deadline.

This program of the Indian Army is an important opportunity for those students who want to contribute to the service of the country by working on modern defense technologies.