What the notice says
NITI Aayog internship November 2026 uses the standing monthly rule. Apply online from the 1st (00:00 hrs) to the 10th (23:59 hrs) of November 2026. Unpaid. On-site in New Delhi. Apply only on workforindia.niti.gov.in. Hub page — niti.gov.in/internship.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 10 November 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Vacancies | Slots not printed as a fixed total |
| Pay / stipend | Unpaid — no stipend |
| Fee | None printed |
| Location | New Delhi (on-site) |
| Age limit | Not printed as a hard cap |
| Who can apply | UG after 2nd year with ≥85% in Class 12; PG/research with ≥70% in graduation |
What NITI Aayog does
NITI Aayog is the Government of India’s apex public policy think tank. It works on national development strategy, cooperative federalism, and evidence-based policy across verticals.
The internship scheme gives students short-term exposure inside those verticals. It is not a job offer and does not lead to employment.
What kind of role this is
This is an unpaid, on-site internship of minimum six weeks and maximum six months. Interns work with NITI verticals, divisions or cells in New Delhi. You carry your own laptop. Working space and internet are provided. Certificate only after the required duration and attendance.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You are a UG student who has completed or appeared in 2nd year / 4th semester exams and have ≥85% (or equivalent) in Class 12.
- You are a PG, research or PhD student who has completed or appeared in 1st year / 2nd semester of PG and have ≥70% in graduation.
- You can stay in New Delhi for at least six weeks and can produce an NOC from your college at joining.
- You have not already applied once in this financial year.
Skip if
- You need a stipend or paid work.
- Class 12 is below 85% (UG track) or graduation is below 70% (PG track).
- You cannot be in Delhi for the minimum six weeks.
- The gap between your final result and the start month is more than six months.
- You already applied once this financial year.
Dates and fee
| Item | On NITI internship pages |
|---|---|
| Monthly window | 1st 00:00 – 10th 23:59 |
| November 2026 window | 1 November 2026, 00:00 to 10 November 2026, 23:59 |
| Next window after that | 1–10 December 2026 |
| Duration | Minimum 6 weeks, maximum 6 months |
| Fee / stipend | No fee. Unpaid. |
Available positions
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on the internship hub. Selection is by vertical/division based on background and number of applications.
1. Intern — NITI vertical / division seat Slots not fixed
Eligibility
- UG: completed/appeared 2nd year or 4th semester + ≥85% in Class 12.
- PG/research/PhD: completed/appeared 1st year or 2nd semester of PG + ≥70% in graduation.
- Recent graduates: ≥70% and result-to-internship gap ≤ 6 months.
- Recognised university; NOC at joining.
Total vacancies — not printed as a fixed number.
Educational qualifications
| Track | Degree / marks | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Completed/appeared 2nd year / 4th semester; ≥85% Class 12 | Recognised university |
| Postgraduate / research / PhD | Completed/appeared 1st year / 2nd semester PG; ≥70% in graduation | Recognised university |
| Recent graduate | ≥70% cumulative; gap ≤ 6 months | Waiting for higher studies |
Selection
- Online application on the portal during the 1st–10th window.
- System rejects ineligible applications.
- Verticals/divisions select on academic background and need.
- Original marksheets and NOC required at joining.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply
- Wait until 1 November 2026, 00:00 if the window has not opened.
- Open only workforindia.niti.gov.in.
- Fill the form, upload documents, choose preferred months (2–6 months ahead).
- Submit before 10 November 2026, 23:59.
- For technical issues: nic-niti[at]gov[dot]in.
FAQs
What is the last date?
10 November 2026, 23:59 hrs. Next window is 1–10 December 2026.
Who can apply?
UG after 2nd year with 85% in Class 12; PG/research with 70% in graduation; recent graduates with ≤6-month result gap. Recognised university only.
Is there a stipend?
No. The scheme is unpaid. No fellowship, travel or daily allowance is printed.
Where do I apply?
workforindia.niti.gov.in only.
Does this lead to a permanent job?
No. It is a short-term learning internship. Certificate only on completion of the required period.
More openings are on the internships board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.