About the Organization
The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory public body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It is entrusted with the protection and promotion of human rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity as guaranteed by the Constitution of India and international covenants enforceable in India.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Paid Legal Internship Opportunity
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- Students in the 3rd year or onwards of a 5-year integrated postgraduate course
- Students in the 3rd year or final year of a graduation course
- Students of any semester or year of a postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma course
- Research scholars in any discipline
- Minimum 60 percent marks in Class XII and all subsequent courses
- Age should not exceed 28 years as on 1 January 2026
- Applicants must clearly mention percentage calculated from CGPA or SGPA along with the conversion formula
Duration
- Two weeks
- Internship period: 9 March 2026 to 20 March 2026
- Working hours: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
Mode of Work
Online
Stipend / Perks
- Stipend of Rs 2,000 upon successful completion
- Certificate of Participation subject to:
- Mandatory attendance, punctuality, discipline, and participation
- Timely submission of project presentation, project report, and book review
Important Dates and Timelines
- Last date to apply: 28 January 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
Application Process
Eligible candidates are required to apply online and submit the following documents:
- Statement of Purpose of 250 words on the topic “Statement of Purpose for joining NHRC Online Short Term Internship”
- Self-attested scanned copies of mark sheets from Class XII onwards, including current course
- Scanned recommendation letter or email from the Head of Department, Dean, or Principal in the prescribed proforma
- The online application form can be accessed through the official NHRC training portal. https://hrcnet.nic.in/training/candidate/Guidelines.aspx
- Official Link for guidelines. https://news.lawfoyer.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Internship-Opportunity-at-National-Human-Rights-Commission-2026-1.pdf
Contact Information
For queries related to the internship, applicants may contact:
- Phone: 011-24663283 or 011-24663371
- Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on working days (Monday to Friday)
Important Notes / Additional Information
- Applications incomplete in any respect are liable to be rejected
- Applicants must ensure full availability during the internship period before applying
