AI & ML / Data Science / System Engineering – ARDE
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 7
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech (7th/8th semester) or M.Tech (1st/2nd year) in AI & ML, Data Science, or System Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required for this student internship program.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
ARDE Pune is recruiting 7 interns for the 2026-27 academic year in the fields of AI & ML, Data Science, and System Engineering. This 6-month paid internship offers a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and involves applying modern computational techniques to armament research and development. It is an ideal role for tech-savvy engineering students looking to build a career in defense-related data science and artificial intelligence. Applicants must be regular students with a minimum 7.5 CGPA and no active backlogs from recognized Indian universities.
- Academic criteria: Minimum 7.5 CGPA or 75% marks must be maintained throughout all previous semesters.
- Submission method: Applications must be sent via Speed Post or Courier; hand delivery is not specified.
- Age limit: Applicants must not have exceeded 28 years of age as of 20 June 2026.
- Internship duration: The program lasts for 6 months, starting from 30 July 2026.
- Required documents: Must include self-attested copies of all semester marksheets and a college ID card.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for a period of six months.
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
Interns in AI & ML, Data Science, and System Engineering receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.
There are 7 vacancies available for the AI & ML, Data Science, and System Engineering group.
Candidates must be regular students in B.E./B.Tech (7th/8th sem) or M.Tech in AI, ML, Data Science, or System Engineering.
