The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, offers a paid internship for students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies and research. The scheme provides exposure to the functioning of the Government of India and the programmes handled by the department. It is an opportunity to learn through a departmental assignment, not a recruitment notice for permanent government employment.
The official application form is live. Under the published scheme, the current application window runs from 1 September to 31 October 2026, for internships during November 2026 to January 2027. Selected interns receive a stipend calculated at ₹10,000 per month, subject to satisfactory completion. Importantly, processing of the stipend payment begins after the internship ends, rather than being promised as a monthly salary credit.
DPIIT Internship 2026: overview
| Department | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India |
| Opportunity | Student internship under the DPIIT Internship Scheme |
| Stipend rate | ₹10,000 per month; payment processing after successful completion |
| Duration | One, two or three months |
| Current application window | 1 September to 31 October 2026 |
| Corresponding internship slot | November 2026 to January 2027 |
| Maximum concurrent interns | Not more than 20 at a time |
| Work mode | Remote or hybrid arrangements are not confirmed in the published scheme |
| Application method | Official online application form |
Who can apply?
The scheme is intended for students enrolled in recognised universities or institutions within India or abroad. Applicants should be pursuing graduation, postgraduation or research in an eligible area. The listed disciplines are:
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Economics
- Finance
- Computers
- Library Management
Students from other disciplines may also be considered according to departmental requirements on a case-by-case basis. That provision is not an assurance that every course will be accepted. Similarly, the reference to institutions abroad concerns enrolment and should not be interpreted as permission to undertake the internship remotely from another country.
The application form requests a date of birth and displays an age note referring to 18 years. Applicants should follow the portal's current validation instructions. The scheme reviewed here does not state a universal minimum percentage or CGPA threshold, so this article does not add an unsupported academic cut-off. Marks must nevertheless be entered accurately wherever requested.
Application dates and internship duration
DPIIT's published annual schedule has two application windows. Applications received from March through April are considered for the June-August internship slot. Applications received from September through October are considered for the November-January slot.
Accordingly, students applying in the present September-October 2026 window should plan for the November 2026-January 2027 period. These dates follow the recurring schedule in the existing scheme; they should not be mistaken for a separately issued notice promising a new set of twenty vacancies for 2026.
Applicants can indicate a preferred duration of one, two or three months within the relevant slot. Before choosing dates, check your examination timetable, attendance requirements and any college internship-credit rules. This is practical planning advice, not an additional DPIIT eligibility condition. The eventual offer and departmental instructions determine the approved assignment.
Stipend, certificate and completion conditions
The stipend rate is ₹10,000 per month. However, the scheme makes a distinction between the monthly rate and the timing of payment: the Establishment-G Section initiates payment processing after completion of the internship period.
A certificate confirming successful completion of the assigned work is required. It is issued by the section in which the intern worked and forms part of the completion process. Students should therefore not budget on an assumption that the stipend will be deposited at the end of every calendar month.
An experience certificate is available on satisfactory completion of the required period. The scheme expressly states that students who do not satisfactorily complete that period will not receive the certificate or stipend. The final report, assigned work and agreed duration are therefore substantive requirements, not optional formalities.
How selection works
Applications submitted online are compiled by the Establishment Division. When a section or division needs interns in a particular discipline, the corresponding application information is shared with that section or division.
The concerned division adopts a selection procedure based on its needs and obtains approval from the relevant Wing Head. The Establishment-G Section then completes the prescribed approval process and sends internship offers to selected applicants.
This is requirement-based selection. Submitting a form or meeting the broad educational criteria does not guarantee an offer. The maximum of twenty interns refers to the number selected at a time, not an assurance that twenty places are immediately available in every discipline or every application cycle.
The reviewed scheme does not announce a common written examination, fixed interview timetable or nationwide merit cut-off. Applicants should rely on genuine departmental communication for any further assessment or joining instructions rather than assume an unofficial selection pattern.
Work, supervision and location
The stated purpose is exposure to the Government of India's working culture and DPIIT's schemes. The actual work programme and expected output are agreed with the intern and supervised by the concerned division. The published scheme does not guarantee a specific software-development, data-analysis or policy project for every applicant.
Interns must submit a brief report or paper describing their learning at the end of the assignment. The division maintains attendance and supervision records and is responsible for the intern's conduct and access to departmental data.
Work-from-home has not been confirmed. The scheme and application form reviewed do not establish a general remote-work entitlement. Confirm the reporting location, attendance arrangement and working schedule when an offer is received. Students should not book travel or assume accommodation support solely on the basis of a third-party internship listing.
How to apply online
Use the official DPIIT internship application portal. A departmental notice dated 31 October 2025 identifies this address following migration of the DPIIT website and states that the scheme's other provisions remain unchanged. This is why the current application address is preferable to outdated links shared in older articles.
- Read the scheme and confirm your current enrolment, discipline and availability.
- Open the official form and enter the requested personal and contact details accurately.
- Select your area of interest and indicate the proposed internship starting date and duration.
- Complete the educational-qualification section using your academic records.
- Review the declaration, complete the verification steps shown on the portal and submit your application.
- Retain any confirmation displayed or received and monitor the contact channels provided in your application.
The form includes personal details, contact information, area of interest, internship dates and educational history. Its academic table requests items such as passing year, course, institution or board, and marks or CGPA. Enter results in the format requested rather than inventing a percentage conversion.
Jobsii does not collect or submit internship applications on behalf of DPIIT. Enter personal information only through the official portal, and never share verification codes with a third party offering to secure selection.
Practical preparation checklist
The following suggestions are editorial guidance, not additional official requirements:
- Keep academic records nearby so names, course details and results remain consistent across the form.
- Choose an area that matches your actual studies and experience; do not select Computers solely because you assume a coding placement is guaranteed.
- Check that your proposed dates leave enough time to complete the entire approved assignment and final report.
- Plan expenses conservatively because stipend processing begins after completion and remote work is unconfirmed.
- Use an email address and mobile number you can continue accessing throughout the selection period.
Frequently asked questions
Can someone who has already graduated apply?
The stated eligibility is for students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies or research. The reviewed scheme does not establish a separate route for every graduate who is no longer enrolled. Such applicants should seek official clarification rather than assume eligibility.
Does an old application carry forward indefinitely?
No. The scheme says the March-April application database is deleted at the end of August and the September-October database at the end of January. An earlier submission should not be treated as a permanent registration for future cycles.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. It is a time-limited student internship. The published scheme does not promise appointment to a government post or automatic conversion to employment after completion.
Where should students check updates?
Use the official application portal and DPIIT's website. Read the official scheme and portal-migration notice for the full conditions. Follow any later departmental update or individual offer instructions that apply to your selection.
Verified on 17 September 2026 against the official application form and published DPIIT scheme. Application-window years above reflect the current annual cycle; no remote-work, guaranteed-selection or permanent-employment claim is made.
