Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), New Delhi, invites applications from Indian citizens for two years research fellowship, at four levels:

• Senior Fellow (SF)
• Research Fellow (RF)
• Associate Fellow (AF)
• Research Associate (RA) Copy Editor   (We are hiring Copyeditor Position! If you are interested in defence research and got editing experience, can send your updated CV with the subject “Application for Copyeditor Position to capsnetdroff@gmail.com “

 Research Focus Areas:

• National Security
• Strategic studies
• Foreign Policies
• India and the neighbourhood
• Aerospace
• Nuclear
• Space and Cyber Issues
• Energy

 Essential Qualifications:

• Senior Fellow: PhD with 10 years of experience in research or 15 years experience in Defence.
• Research Fellow: PhD with 05 years of experience in research or 10 years experience in Defence.
• Associate Fellow: M.Phil or equivalent with 03 years of experience in research OR Post Graduate with 5 years of dedicated research experience OR 05 years experience in Defence.
• Research Associate: MA/ MSc and working towards MPhil /PhD.

Job requirements:

• Research experience
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

 Remuneration:

• Senior Fellow (SF): Rs. 65,835 – Rs. 80,850
• Research Fellow (RF): Rs. 60,060 – Rs. 69,300
• Associate Fellow (AF): Rs. 42,750 – Rs. 49,508
• Research Associate (RA):  Rs. 36,5225 – Rs. 41,055

 Procedure:

• Duly filled‐in application (in format given below) along with the research proposal (in format given below along with chapterisation) must be sent to Director General, Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), P-284, Arjan Path, Subroto Park, New Delhi-110010 or by email to capsnetdroff@gmail.com | capssoffice@capssindia.org with the subject line ‘ Application for the position of Senior Fellow/Research Fellow/Associate Fellow/Research Associate.’
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application Form: Click here to download the application form Research Proposal Format: Click here to download Research Proposal Format

“Summer Internship Programme 2026”

Duration: Eight Weeks — from Monday, 01 June 2026 to Friday, 24 Jul 2026.  

Format: The internship will be conducted entirely in person at CAPSS’s premises in New Delhi.  It will NOT be conducted ONLINE.  No requests for online internships are entertained.

Qualifications

Minimum: Pursuing Masters in any subject with experience in academic writing.

Desirable: PhD in any subject

Note:

 1. Please note that candidates pursuing internships at other organisations are NOT eligible for CAPSS’s internship programme.

2. Students currently pursuing their undergraduate studies will NOT be accepted for the internship, except in cases that are governed by specific Memorandums of Understanding between CAPSS and the institution(s) in question.

How to Apply

1. Fill the attached application and mail it to rccstaff@capssindia.org with subject “Application for Summer Internship 2026”. In case you are a student, a letter of recommendation from the HoD is required clearly mentioning the approval for your internship at CAPSS for the dates “01 Jun 26 to 24 Jul 26”.
2. A 300-word intent of research without the use of AI must be submitted along with.

3. All shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. Candidates who qualify during the interview will be selected for the internship based on vacancies.
4. Selected candidates will be notified with further details

Structure of the Internship

The internship rests on four pillars- assisted learning through curated classes,
one-on-one mentoring, field visits and academic writing.

On arrival, each intern is assigned a mentor, a book to review and a topic to research. Since air power is a new subject for all interns, there is assisted learning through classroom discussions during the first four weeks of the CAPSS internship programme.  This will be conducted by CAPSS’s own Research Faculty and select Subject Matter Experts (SME) on invitation.  Each interactive session will last 90 min. All interns will be compulsorily required to attend the classes daily as per the schedule. Topics covered in the teaching capsule will include basics of strategy, warfare, air power, air power theories and their interaction with security. Apart from this, the interns would also be exposed to the topics on security dynamics in the neighbourhood and nuclear security.

Field visits are part of the internship, where interns would get to visit an operational IAF base to connect theory to practice. Furthermore, they would also have the opportunity to attend various seminars organised by CAPSS during the internship period and interact with senior hierarchy of IAF.

Desired Outcome

Interns are required to write one book review and one independent/ co-authored (with the mentor) original research article in 2,500–3,500 words, approximately. Writings that meet the CAPSS publishing requirements will be published. Appropriate remuneration would be paid.

Charges:       CAPSS does not charge a fee for the internship. No stipend is admissible during the internship. The interns are allowed access to all resources of CAPSS, like the library, Wi-Fi, Tea/ Refreshments etc free of charge. Individuals need to make their own arrangements for stay, commute and meals.

Leave   

A maximum of four working days is permitted during the eight weeks of internship. However, not more than two consecutive days of leave can be taken during the internship. Absence beyond four days would lead to the termination of the internship.

Discipline

CAPSS working hours are from 0900 – 1700, Mon – Friday. Dress-code for men involves formal shoes of polished leather, socks, formal trousers/slacks (no jeans) and a full-sleeved shirt.  Hair (including beards and/or moustaches wherever applicable) is to be neat, combed, and well-kept.  A combination-jacket and/or a lounge suit are optional. For women, an equivalent and appropriate dress code is applicable. Carry yourself as you would in a reputed office of the Indian Armed Forces.

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