In recognition of its contribution by way of development of products of utility to the nations defence services, CAIR has received following prestigious Awards in the face of stiff competition:
- Silicon Trophy - 2005 - for being the best System Laboratory of DRDO
- Technology Spin-off Award - 2004
- Agni Award for self- reliance - 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017
In addition to the above, scientists/staff of CAIR have received following Awards in recognition of their contributions
- Best Techno Managerial Services / Popular Science Communication 2014
- Performance Excellence Award 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016
- CERDEC Medal for Outstanding Technical Contribution 2010
- Chief of Army Staffs Commendation 2009
- Institute of Engineers Suman Sharma Award 2007
- Best Performance Award 2006, 2008, 2011
- Young Scientist of the Year Award 2003, 2013, 2015, 2017
- Scientist of the Year award 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
- R&D Excellence Award from BEL FY 2004-2005
- Mechanical Engineering Design Award 2003
- Marconi International Fellowships Young Scientist Award 1997
- INAE Young Engineer Award 1996
- DRDO Technology Award 1995, 1996