DRDO ARDE Paid Internship Scheme for UG and PG Engineering Students 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 40
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: BE/B.Tech (7th/8th Semester) or M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in relevant engineering disciplines.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible (Current students in 7th/8th semester of B.E./B.Tech or 1st/2nd year of M.Tech)
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Aero Engineering / Rocket Propulsion System 5 Vacancies
- AI & ML / Data Science / System Engineering 7 Vacancies
- Electrical / Electrical & Power Engineering 2 Vacancies
- Electronics / Communication / Instrumentation / Control Engineering 8 Vacancies
- Material Engineer / Material Science 2 Vacancies
- Mechanical / Armament / Production Engineering 16 Vacancies
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is inviting applications for its Paid Internship Scheme for the academic year 2026-27. This six-month internship is designed for regular Under Graduate engineering students in their 7th or 8th semester and Post Graduate engineering students in their 1st or 2nd year. A total of 40 vacancies are available across various disciplines including Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science, offering a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. This is a prestigious opportunity for engineering students to gain hands-on experience in the design and development of state-of-the-art armament systems for the Indian Armed Forces.
- Total of 40 internship positions available across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Monthly stipend of ₹5,000 provided for a fixed duration of 06 months.
- Maximum age limit is 28 years as on 20 June 2026.
- Selection is strictly merit-based requiring a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA.
- Applications must be submitted via Speed Post, Courier, or Registered Post by 05 July 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹5,000 per month will be paid in two slabs of 3 months duration each (₹15,000 per slab).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Merit-based selection Academic track record (Min 75% or 7.5 CGPA) Verification of documents
Application Fees
No Fee
Reservation
Selection is based on merit as per organizational norms.
How to Apply
- Download the application form (Appendix A) from the official DRDO website.
- Fill the application form in capital letters.
- Obtain the NOC/Request Letter from the Principal/Director of your Institute (Appendix B).
- Complete the Undertaking Form (Appendix C).
- Attach copies of all semester marksheets, Aadhaar card, College ID, and Bio-data.
- Mention 'Application for Paid Internship' and the 'Branch Code No' on top of the envelope.
- Send the complete set via Speed Post/Courier/Regd Post to: The Director, HRD Division, ARDE, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune - 411021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular students pursuing BE/B.Tech in their 7th or 8th semester or M.Tech in their 1st or 2nd year from AICTE/UGC approved institutions with at least 7.5 CGPA are eligible.
Selection is based entirely on merit, considering the student's academic track record (minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA) and performance in previous semesters.
No, there is no application fee applicable during the application stage or at any point during the internship programme.
