About the Organization
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the premier public policy think tank of the Government of India. It plays a key role in formulating strategic and developmental policies, promoting cooperative federalism, and driving innovation-led governance.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Internship Opportunity
Eligibility Criteria
Bonafide students enrolled in a recognized university or institution in India or abroad are eligible to apply, subject to the following conditions:
- Undergraduate Students: Must have completed or appeared in the second year / 4th semester examination and secured at least 85% marks in Class 12.
- Postgraduate Students: Must have completed or appeared in the first year / 2nd semester and secured at least 70% marks in graduation.
- Research Scholars / Ph.D. Candidates: Eligible to apply.
- Recent Graduates / Postgraduates: Students awaiting admission to higher studies may also apply if:
- They have secured at least 70% cumulative marks.
- The period between declaration of final result and the intended internship month does not exceed six months.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Interns are attached to different verticals, divisions, and units of NITI Aayog and may contribute through:
- Empirical research and analysis
- Preparation of briefing notes and policy papers
- Data collection and collation
- Report writing and presentations
Domains include Governance, Public Policy, Economics, Education, Environment, Social Justice, Health, Rural Development, Infrastructure, and many more.
Mode of Work
Offline (On-site) at the NITI Aayog office in New Delhi.
Important Dates and Timelines
- Applications are accepted online from the 1st to the 10th of every month.
- Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance, but not later than two months before the desired internship month.
- Internship duration ranges from 6 weeks to 6 months.
Stipend / Perks
- Stipend: No stipend is provided (unpaid internship).
- Certificate: Internship completion certificate is awarded upon successful completion.
- Exposure: Opportunity to work on national policy formulation and governance issues.
- Networking: Interaction with policy experts and government officials.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply through the official online portal during the application window.
Documents required at the time of joining:
- Original academic mark sheets
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the institution
- Personal laptop
Applicants should carefully fill in their details, educational qualifications, percentage scores, and one preferred area of interest.
Selection Procedure
- Applications are reviewed by concerned divisions and verticals.
- Shortlisted candidates are selected based on eligibility and departmental requirements.
- Depending on the number of applications, NITI Aayog may apply additional screening criteria.
Important Notes / Additional Information
- Candidates may apply only once in a financial year.
- Minimum 75% attendance is mandatory to receive the completion certificate.
- Interns are required to submit a brief report or paper at the end of the internship.
- No hard copy of the application or supporting documents needs to be sent in advance.
Application Link
Apply for the NITI Aayog Internship Scheme
Official Website
Contact Information
For technical issues related to the online application portal, applicants may contact:
- Email: nic-niti@gov.in
