The Indian Army Development and Characterisation internship is open for applications on the AICTE Internship Portal. It is offered by the Indian Army's Army Training Command, runs for 75 days and is based in Maharashtra. The stipend is up to ₹75,000 for the whole internship, paid after you complete it and meet all programme requirements. There is 1 opening, and the last date to apply is 10 Nov 2026. The listing went up on 30 Oct 2026.
It is open to M.Tech / M.E students. It suits students who want to apply Python to real defence work. Read on for the project, who can apply, the stipend, key dates and how to apply, with the official link. Details the listing leaves out are marked as not specified.
Internship Overview
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| Organization | Indian Army (Army Training Command) |
|---|---|
| Command Headquarters | Shimla |
| Internship Role | Development and Characterisation of Nanomaterial-Based Hazardous Gas Sensors for Defence Installations Intern |
| Stipend | Up to ₹75,000 for the full internship (paid after completion) |
| Location | Maharashtra |
| Work Mode | Not specified |
| Internship Type | Full Time |
| Duration | 75 Days |
| Openings | 1 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Apply On | AICTE Internship Portal |
About Indian Army Army Training Command
Army Training Command is the Indian Army's training command, with its headquarters in Shimla. Its internships are listed on the AICTE Internship Portal, where students apply with their college details. The listing names Maharashtra as the place of work. Some projects may involve working at more than one Army location; check the listing for details.
Internship Details
Fuel storage areas, ammunition storage facilities, vehicle workshops and battery charging bays require reliable monitoring of hazardous gases. Conventional detectors are bulky, powerintensive and costly to deploy at scale. The output will be a laboratoryvalidated gassensing module, a labelled dataset and a project report.
Roles and Responsibilities
As per the listing, your work will include:
College of Military Engineering is developing a portable, modular nanomaterialbased sensor platform to address this need.
- Prepare reduced graphene oxide rGO and rGOmetal oxide sensing materials, fabricate chemiresistive gas sensors, assemble a gas test rig with microcontrollerbased data logging, and characterise the sensors for sensitivity, responserecovery time, repeatability, humidity effect, drift and crosssensitivity.
Literature Review Material Selection: finalise two target gases e.g. ammonia, nitrogen dioxide and two sensing materials rGO and an rGOSnO or rGOZnO composite, with a short test plan.
- Material Preparation Characterisation: prepare materials from commercial graphene oxide and characterise by SEM, XRD, Raman and FTIR.
- Sensor Fabrication: deposit materials on commercial interdigitated electrodes not fewer than six sensors per material.
- T est Rig Data Acquisition: assemble a sealed gas test chamber with certified lowppm calibration gas, an ArduinoESP32 based resistancemeasurement circuit and Python data logging.
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Eligibility Criteria
The listing sets these criteria:
- Degree: M.Tech / M.E
- You can work full time for the full 75 days
Required Skills
The listing asks for these skills:
- Python
- Communication
Stipend and Benefits
The listing says: "The stipend (up to Rs 75,000) will be disbursed upon the successful completion of the internship and fulfillment of all program requirement." So the stipend is a single payment of up to ₹75,000 for the whole 75 days, not a monthly salary, and it is paid only after you complete the internship and meet the programme's requirements. Spread over the internship, it works out to about ₹30,000 a month.
| Per month | Up to ₹30,000 |
|---|---|
| Total for 75 days | Up to ₹75,000 |
The listing does not mention other benefits.
Internship Duration and Mode
The internship runs for 75 days and is full time. The listing names Maharashtra as the location. If you live elsewhere, check whether you can relocate for the full period.
Important Dates
| Posted On | 30 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Internship Start Date | Not specified |
Physical phase 60 working days at CME, Pune: 10 Dec 2026 to 07 Feb 2027. B.Online phase 15 working days: 08 Feb 2027 to 22 Feb 2027. C.Each intern will work under an assigned mentor officer from CME and will submit a project report at the end of the internship.
Required Documents
The listing does not list any required documents. Keep an updated resume in PDF format ready, as most forms ask for one.
Selection Process
The selection process is not described in the listing. Keep checking your email after applying, as shortlisted students are contacted there.
How to Apply
- Click "Apply Now" below. It opens this internship on the AICTE Internship Portal.
- Log in with your student account. If you are new, register first with your college details.
- Read the details once more, then click Apply and answer the questions on the form.
- Track your application status on your portal dashboard.
Important Official Links
- Official listing and application: Development and Characterisation of Nanomaterial-Based Hazardous Gas Sensors for Defence Installations internship listing on the AICTE Internship Portal
- AICTE Internship Portal: internship.aicte-india.org
- Indian Army website: indianarmy.nic.in
The listing linked above has the complete description, which is shortened here.
Practical Tips for Applicants
- Complete your AICTE Internship Portal profile (college, course and year) before you apply, so the form goes through in one go.
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- Match your resume to this listing: put the skills it asks for near the top.
- Apply a few days before the last date. Portals get slow near the deadline.
- Read about the Indian Army's Army Training Command and its work, so you can say in your application why this project interests you.
- Defence projects come with rules on data handling, devices and access. Follow the instructions you are given.
- Keep your college ID card and a bonafide or no-objection letter from your college ready, in case they are asked for.
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1Who offers this internship?
It is offered by the Indian Army's Army Training Command and listed on the AICTE Internship Portal.
2What is the stipend for the Indian Army Development and Characterisation internship?
Up to ₹75,000 for the whole internship. The listing says it is paid after you complete the internship and meet all programme requirements.
3Is the stipend paid every month?
No. It is one payment at the end, after successful completion.
4How long is the internship?
It runs for 75 days and is full time.
5Where is the internship located?
It is based in Maharashtra, as per the listing.
6Who can apply?
Students with M.Tech / M.E.
7What is the last date to apply?
Applications close on 10 Nov 2026.
8How do I apply?
Open the listing with the Apply Now button, sign in to the AICTE Internship Portal and submit your application there.
Conclusion
This Development and Characterisation of Nanomaterial-Based Hazardous Gas Sensors for Defence Installations internship with the Indian Army's Army Training Command runs for 75 days, with a stipend of up to ₹75,000 paid after completion. Check the latest details on the AICTE Internship Portal and apply in good time.
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Disclaimer: AICTE Internship Help Desk is an independent information website and is not connected with AICTE or the Indian Army. The details are taken from the public listing on the AICTE Internship Portal; check the latest eligibility, stipend and dates there before you apply.
