About the Organization
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, is the apex body responsible for formulation and administration of laws, policies, and programs relating to women and child welfare in India.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Internship Opportunity (Government Internship)
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to women students, scholars, social activists, and teachers
- Candidates must be enrolled in or associated with any university, academic, or non-academic institution
- Applicants from Non-Tier I cities and rural areas of India will be given preference
- Age limit: 21 to 40 years
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking pilot projects and micro-studies related to Ministry initiatives
- Policy analysis and research on women and child development issues
- Contributing to ongoing programs and initiatives of the Ministry
Mode of Work
- Offline (Delhi)
Important Dates and Timelines
- Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
- Duration: 2 months per term
- Internship Terms: May–June, August–September, November–December, February–March
- Applications must be submitted between 1st to 10th of the relevant application month
Stipend / Perks
- Stipend: ₹20,000 per month
- Reimbursement of travel expenses (AC bus / 3-tier AC train)
- Hostel accommodation on a sharing basis in Delhi
Number of Seats
- Up to 20 interns per batch
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online through the official portal:
https://wcd.intern.nic.in/
Contact Information
- Email: mwcd-research@gov.in
Important Notes / Additional Information
- Selected candidates will not be eligible to apply for subsequent internship terms
- The program is designed to provide practical exposure to policymaking and implementation in the field of women and child development
