What the notice says
MWCD internship programme 2026 is the standing Internship Programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Last date for the next window depends on the batch you pick. Apply only on wcd.intern.nic.in. Guidelines PDF is on the Ministry page.
- What the Ministry of Women and Child Development actually does
- What kind of role this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Intern — ₹20,000 per month Up to 20 per batch
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply without getting played
- FAQs
What the Ministry of Women and Child Development actually does
The Ministry of Women and Child Development looks after schemes and policies for women and children across India. Interns get short-term exposure to those programmes. They may work on pilot projects, micro-studies, research notes or policy briefs that the Ministry is already running.
What kind of role this is
This is a two-month, full-time internship in New Delhi. It is paid. It is only for women from non-tier-I cities and rural areas. It does not lead to a job offer. You must attend office on working days in formal attire. Leave is limited to medical or unavoidable cases.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you are a woman student, scholar, social activist or teacher aged 21 to 40, currently enrolled or associated with a university, academic or non-academic institution, and you come from a non-tier-I city or rural area (not Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or Pune).
Skip if you are male, if you live in a listed tier-I city, if you are under 21 or over 40, if you have already done one term, or if you cannot stay in Delhi for two months.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Application window | 1st to 10th of the month, two months before the batch start |
| Batches | May-June, August-September, November-December, February-March |
| Duration | Two months |
| Fee | None printed |
| Stipend | ₹20,000 per month lump sum on successful completion |
Available positions
1. Intern — ₹20,000 per month Up to 20 per batch
Eligibility criteria
Women students, scholars, social activists and teachers from non-tier-I cities and rural parts of India. Age 21 to 40 years. Must be currently enrolled in or associated with any university, academic or non-academic institution. Preference and selection follow the printed guidelines. No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
Total seats — up to 20 per batch.
Educational qualifications
| Role | Who can apply | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| Intern | Women from non-tier-I / rural areas, age 21-40, enrolled or associated with an institution | Law students who meet the gender and location rules can apply. Certificate only after successful completion and report submission. |
Selection
- Online application on the internship portal during the printed 1-10 window.
- Selection by the Ministry as per the guidelines.
- Certificate issued only on successful completion, including any required paper or presentation.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Open only wcd.intern.nic.in during the correct 1st-to-10th window for your chosen batch.
- Fill the form with your institution details and upload the required documents.
- Do not pay any third party. The Ministry does not charge an application fee.
- Keep the acknowledgement. Once selected, you cannot apply for a later term.
FAQs
What is the last date?
Applications open only from the 1st to the 10th of the month, two months before the batch. For example, 1-10 December for the February-March term. Check the portal for the live window.
Who can apply?
Women students, scholars, social activists or teachers aged 21-40 from non-tier-I cities and rural areas who are enrolled or associated with an institution.
How many vacancies?
Up to 20 interns per batch.
Where do I apply?
wcd.intern.nic.in.
What is the fee?
No application fee is printed.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes, if they meet the age, gender, location and enrolment rules printed on the guidelines.