Material Engineer / Material Science – ARDE

Maharashtra, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 2
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 Material Engineering or Material Science.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required for this student internship.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 28 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

ARDE is offering 2 internship opportunities for students of Material Engineering and Material Science to participate in defense-related research for 6 months. This paid internship includes a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and offers a unique environment to study advanced materials used in armament systems. It is a highly competitive role suitable for students with a minimum 7.5 CGPA who are passionate about material research and development. Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time engineering degree or M.Tech program at a recognized Indian university.

  • Attendance requirement: Interns must complete a minimum of 15 working days per month to be eligible for the stipend.
  • Health requirement: A medical fitness certificate from an MBBS/BAMS doctor is required at the time of joining.
  • Security compliance: Selected candidates must submit a police verification report upon joining.
  • Ineligibility: Students with active backlogs or those receiving other stipends are not eligible to apply.
  • Application requirement: A 300-word student bio-data must be submitted along with the application form.
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Additional Salary Information

Stipend of ₹5,000 per month, credited directly to the student's bank account.

Important Dates

Last date for receipt of Applications at ARDE, Pune 05 July 2026
Intimation to selected students (through e-mail) 20 July 2026
Start date of Internship 30 July 2026

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

Candidates must be regular students of B.E./B.Tech (7th/8th sem) or M.Tech in Material Engineering or Material Science.

The maximum age limit is 28 years as of 20 June 2026.

The stipend is ₹5,000 per month for a total internship duration of 6 months.