NITI Aayog Internship — September window
NITI Aayog
- Location
- NITI Aayog, New Delhi
- Last date
- 10 Sep 2026
- Applications open
- 1 Sep 2026
- Qualification
- UG: completed/appeared 2nd year or 4th semester and ≥85% or equivalent in Class 12. PG/research/PhD: completed/appeared 1st year or 2nd semester of PG (or pursuing research/PhD) and ≥70% in Graduation. Fresh graduates waiting for higher studies: ≥70% and result-to-internship gap ≤ 6 months.
- Age limit
- Not printed as a hard cap in the NITI internship guidelines PDF.
- Vacancies
- Not numbered on niti.gov.in — verticals allot after the monthly form
- Pay / stipend
- Unpaid. Guidelines: internship on unpaid basis.
- Experience
- Enrolled students / eligible fresh graduates as the guidelines write
- Application fee
- None printed
- Selection
- Ineligible applications rejected by the system. Original marksheets + NOC at joining.
Official Details
NITI Aayog internship September window follows the standing rule: apply online from the 1st (00:00) to the 10th (23:59) of every month. The September 2026 window closed 10 September 2026, 23:59 hrs. Next window: 1–10 October 2026. Form: workforindia.niti.gov.in intern. Guidelines: NITI Internship Guidelines PDF. Hub: niti.gov.in/internship.
What NITI Aayog actually does
NITI is the Centre’s policy think-tank in New Delhi. Interns sit with a vertical or cell. This is unpaid. Bring your own laptop; NITI provides workspace and internet.
What kind of internship this is
At least 6 weeks, not more than 6 months. No certificate if you leave early. Apply not later than 2 months before the desired month, and not more than 6 months in advance.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you can sit in New Delhi unpaid, you meet the 85% Class 12 (UG) or 70% Graduation (PG) cuts, and you can file in the 1–10 window.
Skip if you need a stipend (use DPIIT / NCCS / CVRDE), you missed the 10th, or you cannot produce original marksheets and NOC at joining.
Dates and fee
| Item | On NITI guidelines / portal |
|---|---|
| Monthly window | 1st 00:00 – 10th 23:59 |
| September 2026 close | 10 September 2026, 23:59 |
| Next window | 1–10 October 2026 |
| Fee / stipend | No fee. Unpaid |
Available positions and category breakdown
1. NITI intern (unpaid) — New Delhi Not numbered
Eligibility criteria
Recognised university India or abroad. UG: completed/appeared 2nd year or 4th semester and ≥85% or equivalent in Class 12. PG / research / PhD: completed/appeared 1st year or 2nd semester of PG (or pursuing research/PhD) and ≥70% in Graduation. Fresh graduates waiting for higher studies: ≥70% and result-to-internship gap ≤ 6 months.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | – |
No caste roster on the internship guidelines.
Educational qualifications
| Track | Degree / marks | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| UG intern | 2nd year / 4th sem + 85% Class 12 | Own laptop; New Delhi |
| PG / PhD intern | 1st year PG / research + 70% Graduation | NOC at joining |
How to apply without getting played
- Wait for 1 October 00:00 if you missed 10 September 23:59.
- Apply only on workforindia.niti.gov.in. Technical mail: nic-niti[at]gov[dot]in.
FAQs
What is the last date?
10th of the month, 23:59. September 2026 is closed after that; October opens on the 1st.
Who can apply?
UG with 85% in Class 12 after 2nd year, or PG/PhD with 70% in Graduation, as the PDF writes.
How many intern slots?
Not numbered.
Where do I apply?
NITI intern portal.
Is there a fee / stipend?
No fee. Unpaid.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes if the UG/PG semester rules and marks match.
Applicant Safety
Always verify notices on the official institutional website. Campus Reality only lists public notifications.
- Double-check deadlines.
- Never pay fees through unverified third-party links.
- Read the official PDF carefully before applying.