Armament Research and Development Establishment (DRDO ARDE) Paid Intern Notification 2026 has been released on the official website https://drdo.gov.in. A total of 40 vacancies have been announced through the DRDO ARDE Paid Intern Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 28 years of age who are regular students pursuing BE/BTech (7th/8th semester) or MTech (1st/2nd year) in the relevant discipline from a recognized Indian University/Institute, with a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA, are eligible to apply for these Paid Intern vacancies. The application process for DRDO ARDE Paid Intern Recruitment 2026 is being conducted in offline mode, and candidates can submit their applications up to 05 July 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and submit the prescribed application form through offline mode as per the instructions provided in the notification. The direct links to the notification and official website are provided below in this article.
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Armament Research and Development Establishment (DRDO ARDE) |
| Post Name | Paid Intern |
| No of Posts | 40 |
| Advt No | ARDE/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01 |
| Salary | Rs. 5,000 Per Month |
| Qualification | Regular students pursuing BE/BTech (7th/8th semester) or MTech (1st/IInd year) full time course in respective discipline from a recognised Indian University/Institute, Good academic track record with ≥75% marks or ≥7.5 CGPA on a scale of 10, Minimum 7.5 CGPA or above, continuously maintained throughout in previous semesters, Regular students from AICTE approved technical institutions / UGC approved universities |
| Age Limit | Max: 28 years |
| Last Date | 05-07-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Job Type | Contractual |
DRDO ARDE Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the DRDO ARDE Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download DRDO ARDE Job 2026 Notification PDF
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Electrical / Electrical & Power Engineering etc. | 2 |
| Electronics / Electronic & Communication Engineering / Electronic & Telecommunication / Electronic & Instrumentation / Control Engineering / Instrumentation & Telemetry / Automation & Control / Embedded System / Antenna Systems & Electromagnetics etc. | 8 |
| Mechanical / Armament Engineering / Defence Technology / Production Engineering etc. | 16 |
| Material Engineer / Material Science etc. | 2 |
| Aero Engineering / Rocket Propulsion System etc. | 5 |
| AI & ML / Data Science / System Engineering etc. | 7 |
| Total | 40 |
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Regular students pursuing BE/BTech (7th/8th semester) or MTech (1st/IInd year) full-time course in respective disciplines from a recognized Indian University/Institute.
- Good academic track record with ≥75% marks or ≥7.5 CGPA on a scale of 10.
- Minimum 7.5 CGPA or above, continuously maintained throughout in previous semesters.
- Regular students from AICTE approved technical institutions / UGC approved universities.
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Rs. 5000 Per Month
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last date for receipt of Applications at ARDE, Pune | 5 July 2026 |
| Intimation to selected students (through e-mail) | 20 July 2026 |
| Start date of Internship | 30 July 2026 |
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Merit based shortlisting
- Intimation to selected students through e-mail
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for DRDO ARDE Various Posts Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Download the application form from the official website: https://drdo.gov.in.
- Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
- Check all details carefully before submission.
- Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed.
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 05-07-2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
