What the notice says
CAG internship November 2026 accepts forms from 1 November to 20 November 2026 on the official portal. The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India runs this unpaid scheme under the 7 July 2026 Headquarters circular. Internships last at least four weeks and not more than six months. Law is one of the listed domains.
Key facts
| Last date | 20 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 weeks to 6 months |
| Stipend | Unpaid |
| Fee | None |
| Locations | New Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Rajkot |
| Who can apply | UG after 2nd year (80% in Class 12); PG/research (60% in graduation) |
About the organisation
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the constitutional authority that audits the accounts of the Union and the States. Its Headquarters and field offices handle public finance, performance audits, and related research.
This internship places students inside functional wings so they see how audit work is organised. It is not a route to a permanent post in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
Nature of the role
Interns work on assignments given by the wing they are mapped to. Areas include Law, Public Finances, Data Management, Taxes, Infrastructure, and others listed in the circular. You bring your own laptop. CAG provides workspace and internet.
Who can apply
- Undergraduate students who have completed or appeared in second-year or fourth-semester exams and have at least 80% or equivalent in Class 12.
- Postgraduate or research students who have completed or appeared in first-year or second-semester exams and have at least 60% in graduation.
- Students who have just finished graduation or PG and are waiting for higher studies, if they have 60% cumulative marks and the gap from result declaration to internship start is not more than six months.
- Indian or foreign recognised institutions. Select Law as the area of interest on the form if that is your stream.
Who should skip
- Anyone who needs a stipend. The circular states the internship is on an unpaid basis.
- Students below the printed marks thresholds.
- Those who have already applied twice in the current financial year. The limit is two applications per financial year.
- Students who cannot produce original marksheets and a college NOC at joining. Failure cancels the offer.
- Anyone enrolled in a course that requires class attendance during the internship period.
Dates and fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application window | 1st to 20th of every month |
| November 2026 close | 20 November 2026 |
| Processing | Within 10 working days after the 20th |
| Duration | Minimum 4 weeks, maximum 6 months |
| Fee | None printed |
| Stipend | Unpaid |
Available positions
Intern — functional wing seat (Law or other domain) — Unpaid [Up to 3 per wing]
Eligibility
- Meets the UG or PG/research marks and year rules above.
- Indicates a clear area of interest (Law is listed).
- Can attend at least 75% of the period. Below 75% means no certificate.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice. Heads of functional wings may engage a maximum of three interns at a time; this can be relaxed with permission of the Dy CAG (HR).
Educational qualifications
| Track | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Completed/appeared 2nd year or 4th semester; ≥80% in Class 12 |
| Postgraduate / research | Completed/appeared 1st year or 2nd semester; ≥60% in graduation |
| Recent graduates awaiting higher studies | ≥60% cumulative; result-to-internship gap ≤6 months |
Selection stages
- Submit the online form between 1 and 20 November 2026 and name your area of interest.
- Capacity Building Wing maps the profile to a functional wing within 10 working days.
- The head of that wing decides suitability. The decision is final.
- If selected, the Establishment Section issues the appointment order.
- Produce original marksheets and NOC at joining. Soft copy of NOC is needed earlier.
Free official prep links
- Official circular (7 July 2026): available on cag.gov.in under Student Internship Programme.
- Office profiles: cag.gov.in → Our Offices.
Apply steps
- Read the 7 July 2026 Headquarters circular on the CAG site.
- Open https://training.cag.gov.in/InternForm.aspx between 1 and 20 November 2026.
- Fill personal and academic details. Select Law if that matches your interest.
- Upload the documents the form asks for, including the college NOC soft copy.
- Submit and keep the acknowledgement. Wait for the wing mapping.
FAQs
What is the last date for the November window? 20 November 2026.
Is there a stipend? No. The circular says the internship is unpaid.
How many seats? Up to 3 interns per functional wing at a time, subject to relaxation.
Can law students apply? Yes. Law is listed among the domains.
Where do I apply? Only on training.cag.gov.in/InternForm.aspx.
Does it lead to a job? No. It gives no right to appointment.
More government legal internships are listed on the AAG Legal internships board.