Capital Development Authority (CDA) Launches Internship Programme 2025 with a Stipend of Rs. 60,000
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced its “CDA Internship Programme 2025,” offering a valuable opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a professional government environment. The six-month internship program, based at CDA Islamabad, comes with an attractive monthly stipend of Rs. 60,000/-.
This program is designed for motivated and talented individuals who have recently completed their Bachelor’s degrees and are looking to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting. Applications must be submitted online within 15 days of the date of this advertisement.
Requisite Qualification
To be eligible for the internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree (04 years) from an HEC-recognized institution.
The degree must have been completed within the last 03 years.
Candidates whose final results are pending are deemed ineligible for this internship program.
Internship Opportunities by Discipline
The CDA is seeking interns for the following wings and disciplines:
| S.No. | Wing/Discipline | Required Qualification |
| 1. | HR/Admin/Law | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Law, HR, or any other administration discipline. |
| 2. | Environment | Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Designing, Architecture, or Forestry. |
| 3. | Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Contract Management, or Project Management. |
| 4. | Finance | Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Investment Management, or any other finance discipline. |
| 5. | Planning & Design | Bachelor’s degree in City & Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Traffic & Transport Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Geo Technical Engineering. |
| 6. | Information Technology | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, HR, or any other computer science discipline. |
| 7. | Media | Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Film Production, Multimedia Arts, Animations, Visual Arts, Graphic Designing, or Marketing. |
Application Procedure
Online Applications Only: Only e-applications submitted through the official portal will be accepted. Applications submitted in person will not be entertained.
Application Portal: Forms can be accessed and filled out online at https://cda.gov.pk/jobs.
Deadline: Applicants must apply within 15 days from the date of the publication of this advertisement.
Inquiries: For any queries, you may contact 051-9252042 during office hours.
No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be admissible for the selection process.
Selection Procedure
The selection of interns will be based on a merit-based system:
Shortlisting: Applicants with a consistently excellent academic record will be shortlisted. Percentage marks obtained in SSC, HSSC, and Bachelor’s degrees (or equivalent) will be given corresponding weightage, totaling 30 marks.
Interview: An additional ten (10) marks will be allocated for the interview.
Final List: The names of shortlisted candidates for the interview will be uploaded on the official CDA website (http://cda.gov.pk) with detailed guidelines.
Important Terms and Conditions
Previous Interns: Students who have already served as interns under any previous CDA Internship Program are not eligible to apply.
No Job Offer: This internship is neither an offer of appointment nor is its period extendable. It does not confer any rights of employment or regularization.
Stipend Only: Interns will only be entitled to the lump-sum monthly stipend mentioned above.
Rules and Regulations: Interns will be governed by the rules of the CDA with regard to disciplinary matters and confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the monthly stipend for this internship?
A1: The monthly stipend is Rs. 60,000/- per month.
Q2: What is the deadline to apply?
A2: The application must be submitted online within 15 days of the date the advertisement was published.
Q3: Can I apply if I am in my final semester and my results are not yet announced?
A3: No, the advertisement clearly states that candidates whose results are pending are ineligible.
Q4: Does completing this internship guarantee a job at the CDA?
A4: No, the internship is a temporary training opportunity and does not offer any guarantee of future employment or regularization.
