What the notice says
NHRC online short-term internship November 2026 runs from 16 to 27 November 2026. The stipend is ₹2,000 on successful completion. Apply online by 25 October 2026 at 18:00 hours. Use only the portal on nhrc.nic.in or the NHRC India mobile app. The announcement PDF is on the NHRC internship page.
About NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission protects and promotes human rights under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It has run internship programmes since 1998 to give students practical exposure. This particular programme is the two-week Online Short-Term Internship (OSTI) for November 2026.
Who can apply
Eligible students are: those in the 3rd year and onwards of any integrated 5-year PG course; 3rd or final year of a graduation course; any semester or year of a post-graduate degree (including three-year LLB); any year of a post-graduate diploma; or research scholars in any stream. You must have at least 60% marks in Class XII and in the first four semesters of your graduation or integrated course. Age must be 28 or younger as on 1 October 2026. Students who have already done any earlier NHRC internship are not eligible. Regular-course students of recognised institutions only.
Dates, mode and stipend
Programme dates: 16 to 27 November 2026 (two weeks, online, full-time 10 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday). Last date to apply: 25 October 2026, 18:00 hours. Stipend: ₹2,000 for every intern who successfully completes the programme. No application fee is printed. Approximately 100 interns are selected.
Documents required
- Attested mark-sheets of Class X, Class XII and first four semesters
- 250-word Statement of Purpose on “Reason for Joining as Intern in NHRC” / Statement of Purpose for joining the OSTI
- Letter of Recommendation in the prescribed Annex-I format, signed, dated and sealed by Principal / HOD / Dean
- Other documents the form asks for (ID, photo, etc.)
Percentage must be calculated clearly from CGPA/SGPA with the formula. Failure to do so leads to rejection.
Selection
Selection is based on Class XII marks (30), Graduation marks (40) and Statement of Purpose (30). Preference for research potential in human rights. Final list is displayed on the NHRC website.
Apply steps
- Read the official announcement on nhrc.nic.in.
- Prepare the LOR in Annex-I and get it signed and sealed.
- Write the 250-word SOP.
- Apply only online via the NHRC website link or NHRC India app. Do not use prefixes such as Mr/Ms.
- Submit before 18:00 on 25 October 2026. Email or post applications are not accepted.
FAQs
Last date and time? 25 October 2026, 18:00 hours.
Stipend? ₹2,000 on successful completion.
Mode? Online, full-time.
Apply link? nhrc.nic.in or NHRC India app.
More open government internships are listed on the AAG Legal internships page.