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Government internship
18 programmes
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Apr 2027 · Apr–May 2027
Closes in 198 days
The Digital India Internship Scheme gives students practical work experience under supervisors or mentors in MeitY-linked domains. The scheme is run by India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Center-dependent; IIRS Jul–Oct cycle · Center-dependent
ISRO lists internship and student project trainee schemes for students to work in Department of Space and ISRO centres. Allotment depends on centre expertise, project availability, facilities, and course fit.
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Opens 28 Feb 2027
Closes in 137 days
Programme details vary by annual edition; verify dates and eligibility on the official page.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
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Oct 2026 · Nov 2026
Closes in 16 days
Programme details vary by annual edition; verify dates and eligibility on the official page.
Ministry of External Affairs
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Feb 2027 · Mar 2027
Closes in 137 days
The Ministry of External Affairs hosts students for short internships exposing them to India's foreign policy work and the functioning of the ministry.
National Human Rights Commission
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Apr 2027 · Apr 2027
Closes in 167 days
Programme details vary by annual edition; verify dates and eligibility on the official page.
National Human Rights Commission
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Oct 2027 · Nov 2027
Closes in 381 days
Programme details vary by annual edition; verify dates and eligibility on the official page.
National Informatics Centre
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Apr 2027 · Apr 2027
Closes in 167 days
Programme details vary by annual edition; verify dates and eligibility on the official page.
National Informatics Centre
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2 Nov 2026 · 13 Nov 2026 (official)
Closes in 381 days
Programme details vary by annual edition; verify dates and eligibility on the official page.
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Closes in 198 days
Programme details vary by annual edition; verify dates and eligibility on the official page.
NITI Aayog
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Opens 31 Dec
Closes in 391 days
The NITI Aayog Internship Scheme allows selected students and research scholars to work with NITI Aayog verticals, divisions, and cells. The work is policy-oriented and spans multiple development sectors.
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Variable; 2026 lab notices May–Nov · Lab-specific; short application windows
DRDO laboratories periodically invite applications for paid internships from undergraduate and postgraduate engineering or science students. Opportunities are published by individual DRDO labs and establishments.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Intake-dependent / rolling · Cutoff not published; check the current call
A central government scheme that places young people in internships with participating Indian companies, administered through a common online portal.
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Intake-dependent / rolling · Cutoff not published; check the current call
BARC allows eligible science and engineering students to apply for practical training or project work during their academic curriculum. Applications are routed through college or institution authorities and screened by BARC.
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Reserve Bank of India
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Closes in 31 days
Programme details vary by annual edition; verify dates and eligibility on the official page.
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Reserve Bank of India
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Open now
Closes in 198 days
The Reserve Bank of India offers a research internship for students interested in central banking, economics, finance, and policy research. Details and application information are published through RBI's opportunities portal.
CSIR-CCMB
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Opening date not published · Mar 2027
Closes in 137 days
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology runs a Summer Training Program for selected students. The programme gives students short-term laboratory research exposure at CCMB.
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Feb–Apr 2027 (if advertised) · Advertisement-specific
Closes in 167 days
SEBI publishes young professional and internship opportunities across domains such as securities market operations, law, research, information technology, and language. Notices and results are listed on SEBI's official internship page.
