Internship Opportunity (Public Policy & Governance | Government of India) | NITI Aayog
Organization:
The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India, established to promote cooperative federalism, drive innovation, and catalyze sustainable economic development through evidence-based policy-making and state participation.
Location:
NITI Aayog Headquarters, New Delhi
Position / Vacancies:
- Intern – NITI Aayog Internship Scheme 2025
About the Opportunity:
The NITI Aayog Internship Scheme (initiated in 2015) offers students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, or research programs an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public policy, governance, and socio-economic development.
Duration:
Minimum 6 weeks and up to 6 months
Eligibility Criteria:
- Undergraduate students: Completed/appeared in term-end exams of 2nd year (4th semester) with 85% marks or above in Class XII.
- Graduate students: Completed/appeared in term-end exams of 1st year (2nd semester) with 70% marks or above in graduation.
- Postgraduates / Ph.D. candidates: 70% or equivalent in graduation.
- Students who have completed graduation/postgraduation and are waiting for higher studies (within 6 months of result declaration) are also eligible.
- Bonafide students from recognized universities/institutions in India or abroad.
Key Features:
- Work on real-time policy research projects under the supervision of NITI Aayog officials.
- Exposure to policy formulation, data analysis, and government functioning.
- Interact with experts in governance, economics, technology, and development sectors.
Application Details:
- Applications must be submitted online through the NITI Aayog website.
- Apply by 10 November 2025.
- Applications can be made up to six months in advance, but not later than two months before the desired internship month.
- Applicants must indicate their specific area of interest while applying.
- Selected candidates must produce original mark sheets and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their institution at the time of joining (as per format in Annexure ‘C’).
Stipend:
Not specified (check official notification)
Apply Now: https://workforindia.niti.gov.in/intern/InternshipEntry/PCInternshipEntry.aspx