About the Organization
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India. It plays a key role in driving economic development and promoting cooperative federalism through policy innovation and state collaboration.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Internship Opportunity (Government Internship)
Eligibility Criteria
- Students enrolled in recognized universities/institutions in India or abroad
- UG Students: Completed/appeared in 2nd year/4th semester with at least 85% marks in Class 12
- PG/Research Students: Completed/appeared in 1st year/2nd semester or pursuing Ph.D. with at least 70% marks in Graduation
- Students who have completed final exams and are awaiting higher education admission may also apply (minimum 70% cumulative marks required)
- The gap between final result declaration and internship start date must not exceed 6 months
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Policy research and analysis
- Assisting in governmental and developmental projects
- Working in selected domains based on indicated area of interest
Mode of Work
- Offline/Hybrid (as per NITI Aayog guidelines)
Important Dates and Timelines
- Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
- Duration: Minimum 6 weeks to a maximum of 6 months
Stipend / Perks
- Not specified (generally unpaid as per scheme guidelines)
- Exposure to government policymaking and research
- Experience certificate upon successful completion
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online through the official portal:
https://workforindia.niti.gov.in/intern/InternshipEntry/PCInternshipEntry.aspx - Applications can be made up to 6 months in advance but not later than 2 months before the desired internship month
- Candidates must specify their area of interest while applying
- Selected candidates must produce original mark sheets and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of joining
Contact Information
- Email: nic-niti[at]gov[dot]in
Important Notes / Additional Information
- A candidate can apply only once during a financial year
- Failure to produce required documents at the time of joining will lead to cancellation of candidature
- Internship guidelines and detailed information are available in the official notification documents provided by NITI Aayog
- GENERAL INFORMATION_INTERNSHIP NITI SCHEME – https://news.lawfoyer.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GENERAL-INFORMATION_INTERNSHIP-NITI-SCHEME.pdf
- The internship guidelines are here – https://news.lawfoyer.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NITI_Internship_Guidelines.pdf
