What the notice says
Applications closed. The last date printed on this notice was 1 October 2026. This page is kept for reference. Do not pay anyone who says they can still file for you.
CCI internship November 2026 follows the standing Competition Commission of India guidelines hosted on cci.gov.in/internship. If you want the November 2026 month, the prescribed form must reach CCI by 1 October 2026 (1st of the preceding month).
CCI is India’s competition regulator under the Competition Act, 2002. Interns sit in New Delhi and work on competition files — not a High Court roster.
What CCI actually does
CCI looks at anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance and combinations. The internship exists because Section 49 of the Act asks CCI to do advocacy. Students of law, economics, management and finance are the printed audience.
What kind of seat this is
On-site, New Delhi. Usual duration is one month from the first working day of the month. 2–3 months only with a college recommendation for that longer period. Honorarium printed: ₹15,000 per month. Seats printed on the guidelines: 15 per month.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you are in the 2nd or 3rd year of a 3-year LL.B., or the 4th or final year of a 5-year integrated law course (including students who have taken the 3rd-year exam and are entering 4th year), or you are in LLM, and you can sit in Delhi in November.
Skip if you are in 1st year of 5-year law, if your college will not sign the recommendation, if you cannot be in Delhi, or if a page asks you to pay for a “CCI intern slot”. CCI does not sell seats.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official guidelines / internship page |
|---|---|
| Rule for November 2026 | Application must reach by 1st of the preceding month — 1 October 2026 |
| Internship month if selected | November 2026 (first working day of the month) |
| Usual duration | One month; 2–3 months only with college recommendation |
| Fee | None printed |
| Honorarium | ₹15,000 per month |
Available positions
1. Intern — CCI New Delhi 15 / month
Eligibility criteria
Law: second and third year of 3-year LL.B. after graduation; fourth and final year of five-year integrated law, including students who have taken the 3rd-year exam and are entering 4th year; LLM. Also printed: MA/MSc Economics; 4th/final year of 5-year Economics; MBA; MA/MSc Regulatory Governance; students who have passed the final group of CA / CMA / CS. Form must be the prescribed annexure. College recommendation is mandatory. SOP about 200 words on a real competition topic.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
Total vacancies — 15 interns per month on the standing guidelines.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Intern (law) | 3-year LL.B. year 2 or 3; 5-year law year 4 or 5 (or entering 4th after 3rd-year exam); LLM | College recommendation + 200-word SOP |
Selection
- Prescribed form only. Other formats are not entertained.
- Unsigned college recommendation is a reject.
- Internal officers shortlist.
- Selected candidates are mailed on the email given in the form.
How to prepare (free, official)
- CCI internship page
- Download the guidelines + annexure from that page before you type.
How to apply without getting played
- Open only cci.gov.in/internship.
- Fill the annexure yourself. Get the recommendation signed.
- Write a 200-word SOP that names a real merger, cartel or market you studied. Empty praise of CCI wastes the word count.
- Submit online as the current page instructs. Older circulars also mention internships@cci.gov.in and post to The Secretary, CCI, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi — use the method the live page shows today.
FAQs
What is the last date?
1 October 2026 for the November 2026 month.
Who can apply?
The law years listed above, plus the economics / management / professional streams printed on the guidelines.
How many vacancies?
15 per month on the standing guidelines.
Where do I apply?
cci.gov.in/internship.
What is the fee?
None printed.
Can first-year 5-year law students apply?
No. The printed cut is 4th/final year of the five-year course (or entering 4th after the 3rd-year exam).