Internship Opportunity at NITI Aayog, 2026 [6 Weeks, New Delhi] – Apply by April 10!

About NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India. Chaired by the Prime Minister, it serves as the nodal agency for catalyzing economic development and fostering "Cooperative Federalism." For a student, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to policy inputs like empirical analysis, briefing reports, and sectoral policy papers.

About the Internship

The NITI Aayog Internship Scheme is designed to engage young academic talent with the government's functioning. Interns are embedded within specific Verticals, Divisions, or Units (such as Health, Education, Agriculture, or Legal) to assist in research and policy development.

Eligibility Criteria

NITI Aayog maintains a high academic bar for its applicants:

• Undergraduate Students: Must have completed/appeared in the 4th-semester exams and secured at least 85% marks in Class 12.
• Postgraduate/PhD Students: Must have completed/appeared in the 2nd-semester exams and secured at least 70% marks in Graduation.
• Recent Graduates: Those waiting for admission to higher studies are eligible if they secured 70% cumulative marks and their final result was declared within the last 6 months.

Key Internship Details

• Duration: Minimum 6 weeks; Maximum 6 months. (Note: Certificates are only issued upon completion of at least 6 weeks).
• Mode: 📍 On-site (New Delhi). This is a physical internship at NITI Bhawan.
• Stipend: Generally unremunerated (check official guidelines for specific vertical funding, if any).
• Timeline: Applications for the April cycle are currently open.

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact addition to any CV, especially for those targeting careers in Public Policy, International Relations, or the Civil Services. You will work alongside top-tier consultants and government officials on projects that shape the future of India.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the NITI Aayog online portal. The window for application is typically open from the 1st to the 10th of every month.

1. Deadline: April 10, 2026.
2. Official Portal: Click Here to Apply.
3. Technical Support: nic-niti@gov.in
4. Instructions: Click here.

Good luck with your application!

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