Mechanical / Armament / Production Engineering – ARDE
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 16
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹5,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Regular B.E./B.Tech (7th/8th semester) or M.Tech (1st/2nd year) students in Mechanical, Armament, or Production Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for student eligibility criteria.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
A total of 16 internship positions are available at ARDE Pune for students specializing in Mechanical, Armament, or Production Engineering for the 2026-27 session. This 6-month paid internship provides a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and involves working on the design and development of state-of-the-art armament systems for the Indian Armed Forces. It is an excellent opportunity for mechanical engineering students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world defense research. Candidates must be regular students from AICTE or UGC approved institutions with a consistent academic performance of 7.5 CGPA or higher.
- Stipend structure: Paid in two installments of ₹15,000 each, covering three months of training per slab.
- Logistics: No boarding, lodging, or transport expenses are provided; students must make their own arrangements.
- Mandatory documents: Applications must include a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of the Institute.
- Selection criteria: Selection is based entirely on merit and academic track record.
- Start date: The internship program is scheduled to commence on 30 July 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly stipend of ₹5,000; total stipend of ₹30,000 for the 6-month duration.
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 receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for the duration of the 6-month project work.
There are 16 vacancies specifically for Mechanical, Armament, and Production Engineering disciplines.
Selection is based on merit (academic record), with shortlisted candidates notified via email.
