What the notice says
IIIDEM election law internship 2026 is the Internship Programme at the School of Electoral Law, India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, Delhi. The notice does not print a last date or an advertisement number. Duration is 4 to 6 weeks (tentative). Mode is offline. Stipend printed is Rs 8,000. Send a CV, a statement of purpose of 300 to 500 words, and a writing sample to head-hr-iiidem@eci.gov.in. Notice PDF — iiidem.eci.gov.in.
- What this internship is, in plain words
- What IIIDEM actually does
- What kind of seat this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Law intern — School of Electoral Law, Dwarka Count not printed
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply without getting played
- FAQs
What this internship is, in plain words
Election law is the set of rules on who can vote, who can contest, how parties are regulated, and how the Election Commission runs a poll. This internship is a short research seat at the Commission’s own training institute. You are not joining as an election officer. You read statutes, summarise cases, and help revise training material. A certificate comes only if the allotted work is finished.
What IIIDEM actually does
IIIDEM was set up in June 2011 by the Election Commission of India as a centre for electoral training, research and capacity building. It works under the direct supervision of the Commission from its campus in Dwarka, New Delhi. The School of Electoral Law notice says the internship is on election law, constitutional law and democratic governance.
What kind of seat this is
Offline, at the Dwarka campus. Length on the notice is 4 to 6 weeks, marked tentative. Stipend is Rs 8,000. The notice does not print a bond, a city allowance, or a hostel. Treat stay and local travel as your cost unless a later mail from IIIDEM says otherwise. Work is under academic supervision.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you are an undergraduate law student, or a postgraduate student in law, public policy or a related area, and you can sit in Dwarka for the weeks they allot. The notice prefers students who can show interest in constitutional and administrative law, election laws, public policy, or legal research.
Skip if you cannot be in Delhi, if you need a fixed joining date the PDF does not give, or if a page asks you to pay for an “ECI internship slot”. No fee is printed. Do not send the file to a Gmail address that is not on the PDF.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the School of Electoral Law notice |
|---|---|
| Notice | Internship Programme at the School of Electoral Law, IIIDEM, Delhi |
| Last date | Not printed |
| Duration | 4 to 6 weeks (tentative) |
| Mode | Offline |
| Fee | No application fee printed |
| Stipend | Rs 8,000 |
| Apply | Email head-hr-iiidem@eci.gov.in |
Available positions
1. Law intern — School of Electoral Law, Dwarka Count not printed
Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate (Law) or Postgraduate (Law, Public Policy and related areas). Preference for a demonstrated interest in Constitutional and Administrative Law, Election Laws, Public Policy, or Legal Research. Selected interns work under academic supervision on legal research on election laws and constitutional law; review of thematic reports on laws and rules governing electoral democracies, the legal framework of electoral management bodies, ballot access by political parties and candidates, transparency of elections and regulation of political parties; review of comparative electoral practice; and review and revision of training manuals and educational material. Each intern may have to submit research notes, case summaries and articles, plus a weekly progress report. Certificate only after successful completion of the allotted work.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
Total vacancies — not printed.
Educational qualifications
| Track | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Law; marks percentage not printed | Interest in constitutional, administrative or election law preferred |
| Postgraduate | Law, public policy and related areas; marks not printed | Same preference line |
Selection
- The notice does not print interview, test or shortlist stages.
- You submit three files by email: CV, statement of purpose (300–500 words), and a writing sample on any legal issue, published or unpublished.
- Certificate is granted on successful completion of the allotted work.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Download the PDF from iiidem.eci.gov.in and use only the mail printed there: head-hr-iiidem@eci.gov.in.
- Attach a CV, a 300–500 word SOP, and one writing sample. Do not pay a fee. None is printed.
- Ask in the same mail for the start week. The PDF marks duration as tentative and does not print a batch date.
- Ignore WhatsApp “selection” messages. The notice has no such channel.
FAQs
What is the last date?
Not printed on the School of Electoral Law notice.
Who can apply?
Undergraduate law students, and postgraduate students in law, public policy and related areas. Preference is for interest in constitutional, administrative and election law, public policy, or legal research.
How many vacancies?
Not printed.
Where do I apply?
Email head-hr-iiidem@eci.gov.in. PDF: IIIDEM notice.
What is the fee?
No application fee is printed. Stipend printed is Rs 8,000.
Can final-year students apply?
The notice invites undergraduate law students and postgraduate students. It does not bar a final year. Marks and a year cut-off are not printed.