DRDO ARDE Paid Intern Recruitment 2026 - Offline Apply for 40 Posts

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 28 years.

Educational Qualifications

• Regular students pursuing BE/BTech (7th/8th semester) or MTech (1st/2nd year) in the relevant discipline from a recognized Indian university or institute.
• Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale.
• AICTE/UGC approved technical institutions or universities.

Age and Residency

• Maximum age limit: 28 years.
• Open to regular students from recognized technical institutions.

Employment Terms

• Mode: Offline internship with a contractual appointment.
• Stipend: Rs. 5,000 per month.

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

Updated Information

• Updated on: 11 June 2026

Application Fees

• No application fee for General/OBC and SC/ST categories.

How to Apply

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Download the prescribed application form from the official DRDO ARDE website and fill it with accurate information.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents (photograph, signature, ID proof, certificates).
• Submit the completed application form through offline mode as instructed in the notification.
• Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 05-07-2026.
• Retain a copy of the submitted application for reference.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtARDE10062026.pdf
• Official Website: https://drdo.gov.in/