Government Internship Calendar 2026: In today's competitive world, simply earning a degree is no longer considered sufficient. Companies and institutions are now looking for young people who possess practical work experience along with their academic qualifications. Internships play a crucial role in fulfilling this need. Internships provide students and fresh graduates with the opportunity to understand a real-world work environment and prepare themselves for their careers. This not only broadens their learning scope but also strengthens their future job prospects.

For students who wish to gain experience in the government sector and pursue careers in fields such as public policy, administration, and technology, the Government Internship Calendar 2026 has been released. This calendar includes major internship programs offered by various ministries, departments, and institutions of the central government. These internships are for undergraduate and postgraduate students and young professionals, and the application process will begin in January 2026. Major Government Internship Programs 2026
1. Prime Minister's Internship Scheme

Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Who can apply: UG/PG Students, Young Professionals
Application Period: January-February 2026
Internship Duration: Spring/Summer or Fall 2026

2. NITI Aayog Internship

Organization: NITI Aayog
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: April-June 2026

3. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Internship

Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: February-March 2026
Duration: April-July 2026

4. RBI Summer Internship

Organization: Reserve Bank of India
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: February-March 2026
Duration: July-September 2026

5. SEBI Internship Programme

Organization: SEBI
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: April-June 2026

6. TRAI Internship

Ministry: Ministry of Telecommunications
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: April-June 2026

7. UIDAI Internship

Organization: UIDAI (Aadhaar)
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: April-June 2026

8. Ministry of Corporate Affairs / Lok Sabha Internship

Organization: Lok Sabha Secretariat
Eligibility: UG/PG Students, Young Professionals
Application Period: January-February 2026
Duration: April-June 2026

9. Parliament Internship Programme

Organization: ACTE
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: February-March 2026
Duration: July-September 2026

10. Law Commission of India Internship

Organization: Law Commission of India
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: February-March 2026
Duration: April-June 2026

11. MyGov Internship

Organization: MyGov India
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: July-September 2026

12. Ministry of Women & Child Development Internship

Ministry: Ministry of Women & Child Development
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: July-September 2026
Specialized Internship Programs 2026

13. ISRO Internship / Student Project

Organization: ISRO (Dept. of Space)
Eligibility: Engineering/Science Students
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: Spring/Summer or Fall 2026

14. MNRE Renewable Energy Internship

Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Eligibility: UG/PG Tech/Science
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: January-June 2026

15. ICMR Internship Scheme

Organization: ICMR
Eligibility: UG/PG (Life Science/Pharma)
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: January-June 2026

16. DRIT Internship Scheme

Organization: DRPT
Eligibility: UG/PG Engineering
Application Period: February-March 2026
Duration: July-September 2026

17. NRDC Internship

Organization: NRDC
Eligibility: UG/PG Science/Tech
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: July-September 2026

18. NCAS Internship

Organization: NCSS
Eligibility: UG/PG Policy/Social Science
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: April-June 2026

19. NHPC Summer Internship

Organization: NHPC
Eligibility: UG/PG Technical
Application Period: January-March 2026
Duration: April-June 2026

20. National Green Tribunal Internship

Organization: NGT
Eligibility: UG/PG Law, Policy, Tech
Application Period: February-March 2026
Duration: July-September 2026

21. Chief Minister Fellowship / Internship

Organization: State Governments
Eligibility: UG/PG Students
Application Period: February-March 2026
Duration: July-September 2026

Why pursue a Government Internship?
Gain an understanding of government policies and administration
Build strong experience for your resume
Helps in future government jobs and public policy careers
Before applying, please check the official website of the relevant ministry or organization, as dates and eligibility criteria are subject to change.

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