DRDO ACEM Paid Engineering Internship 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Pursuing B.E./B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) or M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in relevant engineering disciplines with minimum 85% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible (Open to pursuing UG/PG engineering students)
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
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The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a premier facility of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is inviting applications for its 2026 paid internship program. This six-month engagement is designed for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students across disciplines like Chemical, Mechanical, and Computer Science. Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 while working on strategic missile programs and rocket motor technologies at the Nasik facility. This is a prestigious opportunity for meritorious students to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art defence research environment.
- Application deadline is 15th June 2026 via speed post to the General Manager, ACEM Nasik.
- Internship duration is fixed at 06 months starting from 01st July 2026.
- Candidates must be below 28 years of age and maintain a minimum of 8.5 CGPA or 85% marks.
- The program requires a mandatory physical attendance of at least 15 working days per month.
- Subsidised canteen facilities for lunch and snacks are available, though no boarding or lodging is provided.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly Stipend: ₹5,000 per month. Payment is made in two installments, with the first installment paid after 03 months of training.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on CGPA (Min 8.5/10) Merit-based shortlisting Interview or Interaction by Selection Committee
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
Selection is primarily based on academic merit and institutional recommendation.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format from the official DRDO website.
- Fill in personal details, academic records (CGPA), and branch codes.
- Obtain a referral letter from the Principal or Director of your institution on college letterhead.
- Prepare a brief bio-data of less than 300 words highlighting achievements.
- Enclose copies of UG/PG marksheets and Aadhar card.
- Mention 'Application for Paid Internship' and the 'Branch Code No' on top of the envelope.
- Send the complete application via Speed Post to: The General Manager, ACEM, Ambe Hills, Ojhar, Nashik-422207.
- Ensure the application reaches by the deadline of 15th June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Engineering students currently in their 7th or 8th semester of UG, or 1st/2nd year of M.Tech/PG, with at least 85% marks or 8.5 CGPA are eligible.
Selection is based on academic merit (CGPA), a brief bio-data, and may include an interview or interaction conducted by the Selection Committee.
No, ACEM/DRDO has no obligation to offer employment; the internship is strictly for training and project work purposes.