DRDO ARDE Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a premier DRDO laboratory under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has invited applications for the Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27. The internship is available for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students from recognized institutions. Selected students will undergo a six-month internship at ARDE, Pune and receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. The internship provides exposure to defence research, armament systems, technology development, testing and evaluation activities. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions How To Apply Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO |
| Advertisement No. | ARDE/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01 |
| Scheme Name | Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Internship Duration | 06 Months |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹5,000 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Internship Location | ARDE, Pashan, Pune |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 05 July 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Regular BE/B.Tech students studying in 7th or 8th Semester |
| Post Graduate Qualification | Regular M.Tech students studying in 1st or 2nd Year |
| Institution Requirement | Recognized Indian University/Institute |
| Approval Requirement | AICTE Approved Technical Institution or UGC Approved University |
| Academic Requirement | Minimum 75% Marks or 7.5 CGPA on 10-point scale |
| CGPA Requirement | Minimum 7.5 CGPA maintained throughout previous semesters |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals Only |
| Discipline | Vacancies |
| Electrical / Electrical & Power Engineering | 02 |
| Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Control Engineering, Instrumentation & Telemetry, Automation & Control, Embedded Systems, Antenna Systems & Electromagnetics | 08 |
| Mechanical, Armament Engineering, Defence Technology, Production Engineering | 16 |
| Material Engineering / Material Science | 02 |
| Aero Engineering / Rocket Propulsion System | 05 |
| AI & ML, Data Science, System Engineering | 07 |
| Computer Engineering / Information Technology | Included in Total Vacancies |
| Total | 40 |
| Stage 1 | Scrutiny of Applications |
| Stage 2 | Merit-Based Shortlisting |
| Stage 3 | Email Intimation to Selected Students |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification |
| Stage 5 | Joining Formalities and Internship Commencement |
| Component | Amount |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹5,000 |
| 3-Month Slab Payment | ₹15,000 |
| Total Stipend for 6 Months | ₹30,000 |
| Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | Nil |
| Nationality | Only Indian Nationals are eligible. |
| Backlog | Students with backlogs are not eligible. |
| Other Stipend | Students receiving any other stipend are not eligible. |
| Attendance | Minimum 15 working days per month required for stipend payment. |
| Boarding & Lodging | No boarding or lodging expenses will be provided. |
| Certificate | Internship Completion Certificate issued after successful completion. |
| Employment | Completion of internship does not guarantee employment in DRDO/ARDE. |
| Police Verification | Required at the time of joining. |
| Medical Fitness | Medical Fitness Certificate from MBBS/BAMS practitioner required. |
| Equivalent Qualification | Equivalent or related branches will not be considered. |
| Late Applications | Late or incomplete applications will be rejected. |
| Step 1 | Download notification and annexures from DRDO website. |
| Step 2 | Fill Application Form (Appendix A) carefully. |
| Step 3 | Obtain Recommendation Letter/NOC from Principal or Director in Appendix B format. |
| Step 4 | Fill Undertaking Form (Appendix C). |
| Step 5 | Attach all required documents. |
| Step 6 | Mention 'Application for Paid Internship' and Branch Code on the envelope. |
| Step 7 | Send application through Speed Post, Courier or Registered Post only. |
| Step 8 | Applications must reach ARDE, Pune before 05 July 2026. |
| Document | Purpose |
| Filled Application Form (Appendix A) | Application Submission |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Identity Verification |
| Principal/Director Recommendation Letter & NOC (Appendix B) | Institution Approval |
| Undertaking Form (Appendix C) | Mandatory Declaration |
| All Semester Mark Sheets | Academic Verification |
| Bonafide Certificate | Student Status Verification |
| Character Certificate | Conduct Verification |
| Aadhaar Card Copy | Identity Proof |
| College ID Card Copy | Student Verification |
| Student Bio-data (Maximum 300 Words) | Profile Assessment |
| Awards/Certificates (If Any) | Additional Merit |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Vacancy Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available under DRDO ARDE Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27? | A total of 40 internship vacancies have been announced across various engineering disciplines. |
| What is the stipend offered in DRDO ARDE Internship 2026? | Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month for six months. |
| What is the duration of the internship? | The internship duration is six months. |
| What is the last date to apply for DRDO ARDE Internship 2026? | The last date for receipt of applications at ARDE Pune is 05 July 2026. |
| Can students with backlogs apply? | No, students having any backlog are not eligible for this internship. |
| Is there any application fee? | No, there is no application fee at any stage of the internship programme. |
