Internship Opportunity at Ministry of Women and Child Development 2026
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) invites applications from women students, scholars, social activists, and teachers for its Internship Programme, with the application deadline set for 10th November 2026.
About Ministry of Women and Child Development
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, a branch of the Government of India, is an apex body for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations, and laws relating to women and child development in India.
About the Internship
The Ministry is inviting applications under its Internship Programme for candidates willing to undertake pilot projects or micro-studies focusing on the ongoing activities of the Ministry. The programme provides qualitative exposure to its mandate, specific programs, and policy analysis, aiming to empower participants to raise issues concerning women and children on various platforms in the future.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from women students, scholars, social activists, and teachers from Non-Tier I cities and rural parts of India.
Aspiring candidates must be enrolled in or associated with any university, academic, or non-academic institution.
Candidates must be in the age group of 21 to 40 years.
Stipend & Benefits
Selected interns are granted a lump sum stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month.
Reimbursement of travel costs (by deluxe/AC bus or 3-Tier AC train) for the journey to join the programme and return at the end.
Willing interns are provided with shared hostel facilities for the duration of the programme in Delhi.
Duration and Batches
The internship programme is offered in four distinct terms throughout the financial year:
May–June
August–September
November–December
February–March
Each batch has a duration of two months.
Location
Delhi
Number of Vacancies
The Ministry accepts up to 20 interns per batch.
Last Date to Apply
10th November 2026
(Applications can be submitted between the 1st and 10th of the month, two months prior to the start of the internship.)
Application Procedure
Prospective interns are required to submit their applications online on the Internship Programme portal. Please note that any candidate once selected for the internship shall not be eligible to apply for any subsequent term.