| Recruiting Authority: | ARDE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Paid Internship under DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 |
| Advertisement No.: | ARDE/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | ARDE (Armament Research and Development Establishment), Pune, is a premier DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, specializing in the design and development of advanced armament systems for the Armed Forces. |
| About Recruitment: | ARDE, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 notification for UG and PG Engineering students. The internship duration is 06 months with a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. A total of 40 internship positions are available in various engineering disciplines at ARDE, Pune. |
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO
Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started: Not Mentioned • Last Date: 05 July 2026 • Selected Students Intimation (E-mail): 20 July 2026 • Internship Start Date: 30 July2026 • Application Mode: Offline • Selection Process: Merit Based • Internship Duration: 06 Months • Internship Certificate: After Successful Completion of Internship | • General / OBC / EWS: ₹0/- • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0/- • Application Fee: No Fee • Payment Mode: Not Applicable |
| Age Limit (As on 20 June 2026) | |
| Post Name | Category | Age Limit & DOB |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Intern (UG/PG Engineering Students) | All Candidates | Below 28 Years, DOB & 20 June 1998 |
| Total Internship Vacancies – 40 |
| Branch Code | Discipline / Branch | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| EE | Electrical / Electrical & Power Engineering | 02 |
| ECE & IN | Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation / Embedded Systems etc. | 08 |
| ME | Mechanical / Armament / Defence Technology / Production Engineering | 16 |
| MS | Material Engineering / Material Science | 02 |
| AE | Aero Engineering / Rocket Propulsion Systems | 05 |
| AI & DS | AI & ML / Data Science / System Engineering | 07 |
| CS | Computer Engineering / Information Technology | Not Clearly Mentioned |
| Total | 40 |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Name of Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Paid Intern (UG/PG Engineering Students) | • Candidate must be a regular student pursuing BE/B.Tech (7th/8th Semester) or M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in the relevant discipline from a recognized Indian University / Institute. • Must be pursuing a full-time course. • Must have ≥ 75% Marks OR ≥ 7.5 CGPA (on a scale of 10). • Must have maintained a minimum 7.5 CGPA throughout previous semesters. • Students from AICTE approved Technical Institutions / UGC approved Universities are only eligible to apply. • Age Limit: Below 28 Years as on 20 June 2026. • Selection will be entirely on Merit Basis. • Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. • Students with Backlogs are NOT eligible. • Students receiving any other stipend from any institute are NOT eligible. • Equivalent qualifications or related branches will not be considered. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • Duly Filled Application Form (Appendix ‘A’) with recent passport size photograph • Request Letter / NOC (Appendix ‘B’) issued by Principal / Director of the Institute • Duly Filled Undertaking Form (Appendix ‘C’) • Copies of All Semester Mark Sheets • Bonafide Certificate issued by College Authorities • Character Certificate issued by College Authorities • Copy of Aadhaar Card • Copy of College ID Card • Student Bio-Data (Restricted to 300 Words) • Awards / Certificates (If Any) |
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| Special Comment |
| Photo: | • Recent Passport Size Photograph must be affixed on the Application Form (Appendix ‘A’). |
| Application Forms: | • Duly Filled Application Form (Appendix ‘A’). • Request Letter / NOC from Principal / Director (Appendix ‘B’). • Duly Filled Undertaking Form (Appendix ‘C’). |
| Documents: | • Copies of All Semester Mark Sheets. • Bonafide Certificate Issued by College Authorities. • Character Certificate Issued by College Authorities. • Copy of Aadhaar Card. • Copy of College ID Card. • Student Bio-Data (Maximum 300 Words). • Awards / Certificates (If Any). |
| Important Instructions: | • Applications will be accepted only through Speed Post / Courier / Registered Post. • Mention “Application for Paid Internship” along with the Branch Code on the envelope. • Late, Incomplete, or Erroneous Applications will be Rejected. • Selected Students will be informed through E-mail. • Police Verification and Medical Fitness Certificate are required at the time of joining (if selected). |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post Name | Salary / Stipend |
|---|---|
| Paid Intern (UG/PG Engineering Students) | ₹5,000/- Per Month |
| Note: The stipend is ₹5,000/- per month for 06 months. Payment will be made in two slabs of ₹15,000/- each through direct bank transfer. Interns must complete at least 15 working days per month to be eligible for stipend payment. | |
| Structure of Examination |
| Selection Procedure |
| • Minimum 75% Marks or 7.5 CGPA Required • Selection will be based on Merit • Shortlisted Candidates will be informed through E-mail • Final Selection will be on Merit Basis |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the DRDO vacancies page and download the Internship Notification and Application Forms (Appendix A, B & C) • Fill the Application Form (Appendix ‘A’) carefully • Obtain the Request Letter / NOC (Appendix ‘B’) from the Principal / Director of the Institute • Fill the Undertaking Form (Appendix ‘C’) • Attach all required documents and certificates • Write “Application for Paid Internship” and the Branch Code on the envelope • Send the complete application through Speed Post / Courier / Registered Post to ARDE, Pune • Keep a copy of the application and documents for future reference |
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