What the notice says
CCI internship January 2027 opens for applications until 1 December 2026. The Competition Commission of India pays an honorarium of ₹15,000 per month and takes up to 15 interns a month. Apply only on the official form at cci.gov.in/internship.
Key facts
| Last date | 1 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | Up to 15 a month |
| Pay / stipend | ₹15,000 per month honorarium |
| Fee | None printed |
| Location | CCI office, New Delhi |
| Age limit | Not printed |
| Who can apply | Law students in 2nd/3rd year of 3-year LL.B. or 4th/final year of 5-year course, or LL.M. |
About the organisation
The Competition Commission of India is the market regulator under the Competition Act, 2002. It looks at mergers, cartels and abuse of dominance. Interns sit in New Delhi and work on research notes that support that work.
Nature of the role
This is a one-month full-time in-person internship. It starts on the first working day of January 2027. You bring a recommendation from your college and a short statement of purpose on a competition-law topic.
Who can apply
- Students in the second or third year of a three-year LL.B. programme.
- Students in the fourth or final year of a five-year integrated law course who have completed the third-year exams.
- Students pursuing an LL.M.
- Indian nationals from recognised institutions.
Who should skip
- Students who already hold a job placement offer.
- Anyone who cannot get a signed recommendation from the college authority.
- Applicants who need a remote or part-time seat.
- People looking for a stipend higher than the printed ₹15,000.
Dates and fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application deadline for January 2027 | 1 December 2026 |
| Internship start | First working day of January 2027 |
| Usual duration | One month (2–3 months only with college recommendation) |
| Fee | None printed |
Available positions
Intern — competition law research — ₹15,000 [Up to 15]
Eligibility
- Meets the year-of-study rules above.
- College recommendation attached.
- 200-word statement of purpose on a real competition topic.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
Educational qualifications
| Course | Year required |
|---|---|
| 3-year LL.B. | 2nd or 3rd year |
| 5-year integrated LL.B. | 4th or final year (after 3rd-year exams) |
| LL.M. | Any year |
Selection stages
- Submit the online form with the college recommendation and 200-word SOP.
- CCI screens applications.
- Shortlisted candidates are informed by email.
Free official prep links
- CCI internship page and guidelines
- Competition Act, 2002 text on the India Code site
Apply steps
- Open only https://www.cci.gov.in/internship.
- Download the guidelines and the prescribed form.
- Get the recommendation signed by the competent college authority.
- Write a 200-word SOP naming a real merger, cartel or abuse-of-dominance topic.
- Submit the complete form online by 1 December 2026.
FAQs
What is the last date for January 2027?
1 December 2026.
How much is the stipend?
₹15,000 per month.
How many seats?
Up to 15 interns a month.
Is there an application fee?
None is printed.
Where do I apply?
Only on cci.gov.in/internship.
More government legal internships are listed on the AAG Legal internships board.