DRDO ARDE Recruitment 2026: 40 Vacancies for Intern (Mechanical) and other posts, Apply by 5 Jul
The last date for this recruitment has passed. Check the official website for any extension or new notice.
A new notice from Armament Research and Development Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Government of India (DRDO ARDE) lists 40 posts of Intern (Mechanical) and other posts. The last date to apply is 5 July 2026.
We have kept the details short and in tables. Read the official notification before you apply, because only that document counts.
DRDO ARDE – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Intern (Electrical, Electrical & Power Engineering) | 2 | ₹5,000 | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation, Control, Embedded, Antenna Systems) | 8 | ₹5,000 | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Mechanical, Armament, Defence Technology, Production Engineering) | 16 | ₹5,000 | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Material Engineer, Material Science) | 2 | ₹5,000 | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Aero Engineering, Rocket Propulsion System) | 5 | ₹5,000 | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (AI & ML, Data Science, System Engineering) | 7 | ₹5,000 | Maharashtra |
| Paid Intern (Computer Engineering, Information Technology) | No Details | ₹5,000 | Maharashtra |
| Total Vacancies: | 40 |
DRDO ARDE Recruitment – Eligibility
Check your qualification against the post you want. The minimum education and any experience needed for each post are below.
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 |
The age limit for each post is below. Check the cut-off date and the relaxation for your category in the official notice.
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 |
Check the official notice for the application fee and the payment method. Some notices charge no fee.
Candidates will be chosen through merit basis. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for DRDO ARDE Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline |
Download the form from the official link below, fill it in, attach self-attested copies of your documents and send it to the address in the notice so that it reaches before 5 July 2026.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Application form | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.