DRDO ARDE Paid Intern Recruitment 2026
Apply Offline for 40 Paid Internship Opportunities for Engineering Students at Pune
Critical Recruitment Overview
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Pune, has released Advertisement No: ARDE/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01. ARDE is inviting applications for its highly sought-after Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27.
This program offers 40 internship positions for a duration of 06 months. It is specifically designed for regular students currently pursuing their B.E/B.Tech (7th or 8th semester) or M.Tech (1st or 2nd year) degrees in designated engineering disciplines. Interested and eligible students must submit their applications in the prescribed offline format to the ARDE headquarters in Pune on or before 05 July 2026. The internships are scheduled to commence on 30 July 2026.
1. Important Dates & Action Timeline
Candidates must ensure their application packets physically reach the ARDE Pune office before the specified deadline.
| DRDO ARDE Internship Schedule 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement Date: | June 2026 |
| Absolute Deadline for Receipt of Offline Applications: | 05 July 2026 |
| Intimation to Selected Students (via Email): | 20 July 2026 |
| Start Date of Internship Program: | 30 July 2026 |
2. Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 40 internship seats are strategically allocated across core engineering domains directly relevant to armament research and design.
| Engineering Discipline / Domain | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electrical / Electrical & Power Engineering | 02 |
| Electronics / E&C / E&T / E&I / Control Engg / Telemetry / Automation / Embedded Systems / Antenna & Electromagnetics | 08 |
| Mechanical / Armament Engineering / Defence Technology / Production Engineering | 16 |
| Material Engineer / Material Science | 02 |
| Aero Engineering / Rocket Propulsion System | 05 |
| AI & ML / Data Science / System Engineering | 07 |
| Grand Total | 40 Seats |
3. Educational Qualifications & Age Limit
This scheme specifically targets high-performing current students, not graduates who have already completed their degrees.
Core Academic Eligibility
- Current Enrollment: Must be a regular student pursuing a full-time B.E/B.Tech course (currently in the 7th or 8th semester) OR an M.Tech course (currently in the 1st or 2nd year) in the respective discipline from a recognized Indian University/Institute.
- Institution Approval: The student must be from an AICTE-approved technical institution or a UGC-approved university.
- Academic Performance: Candidates must possess an excellent academic track record. A minimum of 75% marks OR a 7.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale must be continuously maintained throughout all previous semesters.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: Candidates must not exceed 28 years of age as of the closing date of application submission.
4. Stipend & Internship Duration
- Monthly Stipend: Selected interns will receive a fixed consolidated stipend of Rs. 5,000/- per month.
- Duration: The internship will be granted for a standard duration of 06 months starting from 30 July 2026.
- No TA/DA: No travel allowance or dearness allowance will be provided for joining the internship or returning after completion.
- Accommodation: No accommodation/hostel facility will be provided by DRDO ARDE. Interns must make their own boarding and lodging arrangements in Pune.
5. Screening & Selection Procedure
There is no written examination or interview process for this internship recruitment.
- Merit-Based Screening: The selection will be conducted purely based on merit, evaluated using the candidates' academic scores (CGPA/Percentage) maintained up to their current semester.
- Communication: Only shortlisted/selected students will be intimated via email on or before 20 July 2026.
6. Step-by-Step Offline Application Protocol
Applications must be submitted in physical hard copy format only. Online or emailed applications are not acceptable.
- Download the Form: Visit the official DRDO website (drdo.gov.in) and navigate to the ARDE Pune recruitment section to download the prescribed application format and the required Annexures/Appendices.
- Fill the Application: Carefully complete the application form. Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Institutional Endorsement (Crucial): The application MUST contain a mandatory Endorsement/No Objection Certificate (Appendix B) duly signed and stamped by the Head of the Department (HoD) / Principal / Director of your college or institution.
- Official Secrets Act Undertaking: Sign the mandatory undertaking (Appendix C) acknowledging the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923.
- Compile Documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of:
- Proof of Date of Birth (10th Marksheet/Certificate).
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card).
- All semester mark sheets proving you have maintained a CGPA of 7.5 or 75% marks.
- College ID Card.
- Dispatch the Envelope: Place all documents inside an envelope. Send it via Speed Post or Registered Post to the official ARDE address in Pune (ensure you check the exact address in the official notification).
- Deadline: The physical application packet must reach the ARDE office strictly on or before 05 July 2026.
7. Important Links
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This career tracking sheet is developed for educational reference based on Advt. No. ARDE/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01 released by DRDO ARDE. Candidates are strongly instructed to visit www.drdo.gov.in to verify the exact postal address, download the mandatory endorsement appendices, and confirm institutional requirements before dispatching their application envelopes.
