What the notice says
SEBI legal internship December 2026 follows the standing guidelines for Legal Internship at the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Application window for the December 2026 month is 1 to 7 November 2026. Maximum 4 interns at the Mumbai Head Office. Rs 10,000 stipend after the certificate is issued. Apply only on the official SEBI portal: sebi.gov.in internship portal. Full guidelines PDF: SEBI Legal Internship Guidelines.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 7 November 2026 (application window closes) |
| Vacancies | Maximum 4 at Mumbai Head Office per month |
| Pay / stipend | Rs 10,000 upon issuance of internship certificate |
| Fee | None |
| Location | SEBI Head Office, Mumbai; limited Regional Office months |
| Age limit | Below 28 years |
| Who can apply | 4th/final year of 5-year law or 2nd/final year of 3-year law; 60% aggregate previous semesters; not yet appeared final exam |
What SEBI does
The Securities and Exchange Board of India regulates the securities market. It protects investors and keeps trading fair. The Legal Department handles opinions, regulations, and cases under securities laws. This internship gives law students a short look at that work inside a statutory regulator.
What kind of role this is
This is a full-time physical internship of at least four weeks. It starts on the first working day of December 2026 if you are selected. You report to the Mumbai Head Office (or a Regional Office only in its listed months). It does not create a right to a job later. You get a certificate if you complete the period and the work assigned.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You are in the 4th or final year of a five-year law programme, or the 2nd or final year of a three-year law programme, as on the application date.
- Your previous semesters show at least 60% aggregate marks (or the percentage equivalent of CGPA certified by your college).
- You are below 28 years of age.
- Your college can issue the stamped cover letter in the exact format SEBI wants.
Skip if
- You have already appeared in the final semester examination.
- You are in an earlier year than the ones listed.
- Your aggregate is below 60%.
- You cannot be in Mumbai full-time for the four weeks.
- You expect this to count as work experience for a job or to lead to employment at SEBI.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official guidelines |
|---|---|
| Apply window for December 2026 | 1 to 7 November 2026 on the SEBI portal |
| Internship start | First working day of December 2026 |
| Duration | Not less than four weeks; full-time |
| Fee | None printed |
| Stipend | Rs 10,000 may be provided after the certificate is issued |
Available positions
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on the guidelines. Seats are limited.
1. Legal Intern — Rs 10,000 Max 4 Vacancy
Eligibility
- Student of a Law School/University recognised by the Bar Council of India and UGC.
- 4th or final year of five-year law course, or 2nd or final year of three-year law course.
- Minimum 60% aggregate in previous semester results (percentage equivalent of CGPA accepted when certified).
- Below 28 years of age.
- Has not already appeared in the final semester exam.
Total seats at Mumbai Head Office — maximum 4 per month.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Intern | Enrolled in recognised law programme in the years listed; 60% previous aggregate | College stamped cover letter with percentage; photo ID |
Selection
- Applications submitted only through the online portal between the 1st and 7th.
- Merit ranking on the aggregate percentage of previous semesters.
- Shortlisted candidates receive email. They must accept within two days or the offer is withdrawn.
- No request to change the centre once allotted is entertained.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply
- Open the official apply URL only between 1 and 7 November 2026.
- Fill the online form with the percentage equivalent of your previous aggregate.
- Upload the signed and stamped cover letter on college letterhead in the exact Annexure I format, stating the percentage, recognition by BCI, and that you are a bonafide student eligible for the period.
- Upload the Internship Undertaking (Annexure II) with your college photo ID and a government ID.
- Submit and keep the acknowledgement.
FAQs
What is the last date?
7 November 2026 for the December 2026 internship window.
Who can apply?
Law students in the 4th or final year of a 5-year course, or 2nd or final year of a 3-year course, with 60% previous aggregate, below 28, who have not yet appeared in the final exam.
How many vacancies?
Maximum 4 at the Mumbai Head Office each month. Regional Offices only in specific summer months.
Where do I apply?
sebi.gov.in legal internship portal.
Does this lead to a permanent job?
No. The guidelines do not create any right to employment.
Is the stipend paid every month?
No. Rs 10,000 may be given only after the certificate is issued at the end.
More government legal internships are on the AAG Legal internships board. Check the official SEBI page before you apply because that is the final word.