Internship at NCPCR
Description and eligibility
Internship at NCPCRInternship at NCPCR
Eligibility:
As per Intership Policy
Internship Programme
Engagement of interns in the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights under the Policy for Engagement of Interns, 2026.
About the Internship
The internship programme offers students first-hand exposure to the professionalism, environment and inner workings of a government organisation working for the rights of children. It has two objectives:
- To develop skilled human resources dedicated to child rights.
- To augment the capacity of the Commission to deal promptly with violations of child rights, compile and analyse data, analyse issues in the implementation of laws, policies and programmes for children, and spread child rights literacy.
The internship is conducted in physical (offline) mode at the office of the Commission: 5th Floor, Chanderlok Building, 36 Janpath, New Delhi-110001.
At a Glance
- Mode
- Physical, at the NCPCR office, New Delhi
- Duration
- Minimum 4 weeks; 3 to 6 months for recent post-graduates
- Stipend
- ₹20,000 per month for post-graduate candidates interning for 3 months or more
- Timings
- 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Applications
- Accepted throughout the year
Current Opportunities
Eligibility and Duration
Applications are invited from candidates in subjects / disciplines relevant to, and capable of contributing to, the functioning and mandate of the Commission, who fall in one of the following categories:
Category (i): Students pursuing the final year of Graduation
Duration: Minimum 4 weeks
Category (ii): Students pursuing Post-Graduation
Duration: Minimum 4 weeks
Category (iii): Candidates who have completed Post-Graduation within the last two years
Duration: 3 to 6 months (extendable)
- A minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the last qualifying examination.
- Only students of regular courses of UGC-recognised universities are eligible.
- Candidates who have attended a regular internship programme of NCPCR earlier are not eligible.
- Reservation for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD candidates applies as per extant Government of India guidelines. Such candidates must submit self-attested copies of valid certificates issued by the competent authority.
- Applications are received throughout the year on a rolling basis. The intake of interns depends on the requirements and capacity of NCPCR.
How to Apply
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Check eligibility
Check your category, the minimum marks and the internship cycle you wish to apply for.
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Fill the form
Enter your personal and academic details and a statement of purpose of not more than 500 words.
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Upload documents
Upload the required documents as PDF files (up to 2 MB each) and submit.
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Track status
Note your Application Number and use it with your date of birth to track the status.
Documents Required
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) / write-up of not more than 500 words, indicating your interest in child rights and your reasons for seeking an internship with the Commission.
- Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from the Principal / Head of Department / Dean / Placement Coordinator of your institution, bearing name, designation, signature, date and official seal / stamp.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your institution.*
- Self-attested copies of marksheets / certificates of the last qualifying examination and other relevant academic qualifications.
- Proof of enrolment / student identity card / bonafide certificate issued by your institution.*
- Self-attested copy of caste / category / disability certificate, wherever applicable, for determining entitlement to reservation.
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar card or another valid Government-issued identity proof.
* Candidates who have completed post-graduation (category iii) are exempted from these requirements.
Selection Procedure
Candidates are selected through a merit-cum-evaluation process carried out by the Commission, with the following weightage:
| Criteria | Maximum marks |
|---|---|
| Academic performance | 70 |
| Statement of Purpose (SOP) / write-up | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Rules for Interns
- Interns may be assigned any task by NCPCR.
- An intern is granted 1 leave every 4 weeks, with prior approval of the reporting officer.
- Failure to meet the attendance requirement without a valid reason, or repeated instances, may lead to disciplinary action by the competent authority.
- All interns must wear formal / semi-formal attire (shirts and trousers, or Indian wear with appropriate footwear) to maintain institutional decorum.
- Standard hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Interns may be required to work beyond these hours based on project needs.
- Selected candidates must join the internship within the first week of the month.
- Interns are required to bring their own laptop.
- Post-graduate candidates are eligible for a consolidated remuneration of ₹20,000 per month for internships of three (3) months or more.
- A Certificate of Internship is issued to interns who successfully complete a minimum of four (4) weeks of internship and fulfil the attendance requirements.
- The internship is purely temporary and non-remunerative beyond the stipend. It is not an offer of employment and does not give any claim to future appointment in the Commission.
- Selected interns must sign a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement before joining.
- All research, drafts or other outputs prepared by interns remain the property of the Commission.
- Candidates who have attended a regular internship programme of NCPCR earlier are not eligible to apply.
- NCPCR reserves the right to terminate the internship at any time without assigning any reason.
Only one application can be submitted per email ID for an internship cycle. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on the email ID and mobile number given in the application. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection.