New Delhi, October 2025 – For students looking to bolster their résumé, gain real-world exposure and step into the corridors of power, government internships offer a prime opportunity.
Here’s a table listing 10 active India-wide government internship programmes, including eligibility, stipend, deadlines and links. You can use this to compile a spreadsheet or track opportunities.
Note: Deadlines and details may change, so always check the official portal before applying.
| # | Programme (Department) | Eligibility Highlights | Approx. Stipend / Duration | Last Date / Notes | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NITI Aayog Internship Scheme | UG/PG students or research scholars in India/abroad. | Duration ~6 weeks; stipend unspecified. | Application window: 1-10 every month. | Apply here |
| 2 | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Internship Programme | Students enrolled in recognised institutions. | Stipend: ₹10,000/month. | Rolling/regular — check portal. | Apply here |
| 3 | Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) Internship | Women students/scholars/activists/teachers from non-Tier-I/rural areas. | Stipend: ₹20,000/month (in some cases) for 2-month terms. | Terms: May-June, Aug-Sept, Nov-Dec, Feb-Mar. | Apply here |
| 4 | National e‑Governance Division (NeGD) Summer Internship | Students from recognised Indian universities. | Token rem. ₹15,000/month; duration typical summer 2025. | Deadline: 15 May 2025 in one announcement | Details here |
| 5 | Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) | Age 21-24; completed Class 10/12/ITI/diploma/UG; family income < ₹8 lakh; not from some premier institutes. | Stipend ~ ₹5,000/month + one-time grant ~ ₹6,000; duration 12 months. | Deadline extended to 15 April 2025 for Phase 2. | Apply here |
| 6 | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) National Internship Portal | Students across engineering/diploma/management etc in India. | Large scale internships; stipend details vary. | Ongoing large-scale initiative. | Portal |
| 7 | Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Internship | Engineering/science students (renewable energy domain) – as per listing. | Stipend ~ ₹15,000/month; duration ~2 months. | Check listing for specific deadline. | (Link) |
| 8 | Prasar Bharati Technical Internship 2025 | Freshers in technical fields (media/broadcast). | Stipend ~ ₹25,000/month for selected interns. | 2025 listing – check site for next round. | (Link) |
| 9 | Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Digital India Internship Scheme | Tech/IT-oriented students. | Stipend details vary; some listings ~ ₹15,000/month. | Rolling basis / check portal. | (Apply via MeitY portal) |
| 10 | State Government of Delhi “Viksit Delhi” Chief Minister Internship Programme | Students working with government departments in Delhi. | Stipend ~ ₹20,000/month; duration ~3 months. | Launched 2025; selection done via application + boot-camp. | (Link) |
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, internship details such as eligibility, stipend, deadlines, and application procedures are subject to change by the respective government departments or organisations without prior notice.
Readers are advised to verify all details from the official portals or notifications before applying. The publisher and author shall not be held responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes in the information provided.
