Armament Research and Development Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Government of India (DRDO ARDE) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Intern (Mechanical) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 40 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process.
Offline applications for the vacancies of Intern (Mechanical) and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 05 July 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Intern (Mechanical) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
DRDO ARDE – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Intern (Electrical, Electrical & Power Engineering) | 2 | Rs.5000-5000/- | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation, Control, Embedded, Antenna Systems) | 8 | Rs.5000-5000/- | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Mechanical, Armament, Defence Technology, Production Engineering) | 16 | Rs.5000-5000/- | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Material Engineer, Material Science) | 2 | Rs.5000-5000/- | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Aero Engineering, Rocket Propulsion System) | 5 | Rs.5000-5000/- | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (AI & ML, Data Science, System Engineering) | 7 | Rs.5000-5000/- | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Computer Engineering, Information Technology) | No Details | Rs.5000-5000/- | Maharashtra |
| Total Vacancies: | 40 |
DRDO ARDE Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for DRDO ARDE Intern (Mechanical) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Armament Research and Development Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Paid Intern (Electrical, Electrical & Power Engineering) | BE, B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) OR M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in Electrical, Electrical & Power Engineering from AICTE, UGC approved institute; Min 7.5 CGPA |
| Paid Intern (Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation, Control, Embedded, Antenna Systems) | BE, B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) OR M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in Electronics, ECE, E&TC, E&I, Control, Instrumentation & Telemetry, Automation, Embedded Systems, Antenna Systems & Electromagnetics from AICTE, UGC approved institute; Min 7.5 CGPA |
| Paid Intern (Mechanical, Armament, Defence Technology, Production Engineering) | BE, B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) OR M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in Mechanical, Armament, Defence Technology, Production Engineering from AICTE, UGC approved institute; Min 7.5 CGPA |
| Paid Intern (Material Engineer, Material Science) | BE, B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) OR M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in Material Engineering, Material Science from AICTE, UGC approved institute; Min 7.5 CGPA |
| Paid Intern (Aero Engineering, Rocket Propulsion System) | BE, B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) OR M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in Aero Engineering, Rocket Propulsion System from AICTE, UGC approved institute; Min 7.5 CGPA |
| Paid Intern (AI & ML, Data Science, System Engineering) | BE, B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) OR M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in AI & ML, Data Science, System Engineering from AICTE, UGC approved institute; Min 7.5 CGPA |
| Paid Intern (Computer Engineering, Information Technology) | BE, B.Tech (7th/8th Sem) OR M.Tech (1st/2nd Year) in Computer Engineering, Information Technology from AICTE, UGC approved institute; Min 7.5 CGPA |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Armament Research and Development Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Government of India for Intern (Mechanical) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Paid Intern (Electrical, Electrical & Power Engineering) | Max 28 years |
| Paid Intern (Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation, Control, Embedded, Antenna Systems) | Max 28 years |
| Paid Intern (Mechanical, Armament, Defence Technology, Production Engineering) | Max 28 years |
| Paid Intern (Material Engineer, Material Science) | Max 28 years |
| Paid Intern (Aero Engineering, Rocket Propulsion System) | Max 28 years |
| Paid Intern (AI & ML, Data Science, System Engineering) | Max 28 years |
| Paid Intern (Computer Engineering, Information Technology) | Max 28 years |
The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.
The selection of candidates for Intern (Mechanical) and other Posts will be carried out through Merit basis. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Armament Research and Development Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for DRDO ARDE Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline Application |
The application for this recruitment of Armament Research and Development Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Government of India is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Send application form (Appendix A), Request Letter, NOC (Appendix B), and Undertaking Form (Appendix C) along with copies of all semester marksheets, Bonafide and Character Certificate, Aadhaar card copy, and College ID card copy to ARDE, Pune. Last date: 05/07/2026. (get form from https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/vacancy/advtARDE10062026.pdf) before 05 July 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |