DPIIT Internship Scheme 2026 | Eligibility, Application Process, & Perks 

The DPIIT Internship 2026 is offered by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

DPIIT Internship is a government internship program that provides students with hands-on work experience in policymaking, the startup ecosystem, and business-related projects at a national level. Interns also get to work on flagship programs like Startup India and Make in India. Read on to explore eligibility, benefits, and the application process of the DPIIT Internship scheme.

Who can apply? 

Students who meet the DPIIT Internship eligibility criteria can apply: 

1. Educational Qualification: Applicant should be pursuing Graduation, Post Graduation, or Research in any of the following fields:

• Engineering 
• Management
• Law
• Economics
• Finance 
• Computers
• Library Management 

Note: Applicants from other fields may be considered based on requirements.

 b. Work Experience: Not required 

c. Age Limit: Not specified

Key Highlights

• Duration: 1-3 Months 
• Location: New Delhi
• Stipend: ₹10,000/Month
• Number of Interns: 20
• Application Window: 

Opens every year during:

1. 1st March to 30th April 
2. 1st September to 31st October 

• Perks: Experience Certificate

What Will You Do? 

The DPIIT Internship gives you exposure to the working culture of the Government of India and to the schemes being run by the department. Your responsibilities as an intern may include: 

• Policy research 
• Data reporting 
• Data Analysis 

Interns shall be required to submit a brief report/paper at the end of their assignment to the concerned Divisional Head about their learning experience. 

Step-by-Step Application Process

The DPIIT Internship application process is fully online. Here’s how you can apply: 

Step 1: Visit the DPIIT Internship Portal [https://www.dpiit.gov.in/offerings/vacancies/details/revised-dpiit-internship-scheme-AjNwMzNtQWa] and click on ‘Apply Here’. 

Step 2: Fill out the DPIIT Internship 2026 application form with: 

• Personal Details 
• Educational Qualification 
• Area of Interest
• Preferred Internship Starting Date
• Time of Internship (1/2/3 months) 

Step 3: Verify your mobile number and email ID

Step 4: Submit your application

Documents Required 

• Aadhar Card 
• Class 10th/12th Marksheets 
• Proof of Current Educational Qualification 
• Bank Details (for the payment of stipend) 

Selection Process 

• Applications are screened by DPIIT’s Establishment Division and forwarded to the relevant departments. 
• Final shortlisting is done by the concerned department and Wing Head.

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