11 Jul 2025
₹5,000/month
6 months (01 Aug 2025 – 31 Jan 2026)
B.E./B.Tech 7th–8th semester or M.E./M.Tech 1st–2nd year students with minimum 8.5 CGPA or 85%, age below 28, from AICTE/UGC-recognized institute
Filled application form, CV (max 300 words), Aadhaar card copy, college referral letter, mark sheets with CGPA, passport photo, achievements/awards (if any), age proof, medical fitness certificate
The Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM), a distinguished research wing under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced paid internships for engineering students currently pursuing their undergraduate or postgraduate programs. This internship opportunity is ideal for students seeking practical exposure in high-end defence technology environments.
Candidates must fulfill the following academic and age requirements:
| Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Students in 7th or 8th semester of B.E./B.Tech |
| Postgraduate | Students in 1st or 2nd year of M.E./M.Tech |
| Academic Requirement | Minimum 8.5 CGPA or 85% aggregate (First Class with Distinction) |
| Age Limit | Below 28 years as of the application closing date |
| University Recognition | Must be enrolled in a full-time program from AICTE/UGC-recognized institute |
| Branch Code | Discipline/Branch | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CE | Chemical Engineering | 1 |
| ME | Mechanical / Armament / Defence Tech / Production Engg. | 1 |
| AE | Aerospace Engineering / Rocket Propulsion | 1 |
| AI&DS | AI, ML, Data Science, Systems Engineering | 2 |
| CS | Computer Engineering / IT | – (included in above total) |
Note: Total vacancies are indicative and may vary at the discretion of ACEM.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 11 July 2025 |
| Result Announcement | 22 July 2025 |
| Internship Commencement | 01 August 2025 |
| Internship Completion | 31 January 2026 |
Follow these steps to successfully apply for the ACEM Internship:
Send your application via Speed Post to the following address:
To,
The General Manager,
Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM),
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO),
Ambe Hill, Ojhar Nasik – 422 207
(Kind Attn.: HRD Division)
On the envelope, clearly mention:
“Application for Paid Internship – Branch Code: [Your Branch Code]”
The selection will be based on:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the joining process.
Upon fulfilling all internship requirements including:
A Completion Certificate will be awarded. Partial term interns will not receive a certificate or stipend.
Students selected for the internship must present the following at the time of joining:
Applicants must include the following details in their application:
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