Internship Calendar 2026: 21 Government Internship Opportunities with RBI, NITI Aayog, SEBI, ISRO and More

In a competitive job market that is trending towards higher education, a degree has become insufficient on its own. Employers from both private and public sectors seek candidates who have not only academic knowledge but also practical exposure to the real world. Internships are hence the most important element that forms a bridge between the knowledge gained in the classroom and the actual professional world. The Government Internship Calendar 2026 is a timely guide for students and fresh graduates who are interested in careers in public policy, governance, finance, law, science, and technology.

The 2026 Internship Calendar features 21 major internship programmes from central ministries, regulatory bodies, and institutions such as RBI, NITI Aayog, SEBI, ISRO, and the Ministry of External Affairs. The majority of the applications will be open from January to March 2026 and will be suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as young professionals.

Prime Minister's Internship Scheme under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, aimed at students interested in corporate governance and policy implementation, is one of the most highly attractive opportunities. Those aspiring to work in public policy and development planning often NITI Aayog Internship a first choice. Whereas, the MEA Internship Programme is, without doubt, a first, hand experience in India's foreign policy and diplomacy.

 In order to gain experience in finance and regulatory, the students may apply for the RBI Summer Internship, SEBI Internship Programme, and the internships with the local bodies like TRAI and UIDAI (Aadhaar). The law and governance aspirants may take a look at the internships with the Law Commission of India, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Parliament Internship Programme, and the National Green Tribunal. The calendar also has specialised internships in science and technology by way of ISROs Internship and Student Project Programme, ICMR internships for life sciences, MNRE renewable energy internships, and technical internships for the organisation such as NHPC and NRDC. Apart from this, the State, level choices like the Chief Minister Fellowship or Internship programmes, are a great source of student opportunities for those interested in grassroots governance, hence, the horizon of possibilities expand.

Students grasp the inner workings of policy formation and implementation by getting a government internship. It can be a stepping stone to careers in civil services, public sector jobs, policy research and academia, as it builds a student's resume and gives them a solid grounding. Those interested should keep an eye on the respective ministry portals for any changes in requirements and timing as these are subject to updates.

Planning students will find the Internship Calendar 2026 an excellent resource to set their career objectives and gain relevant experience in the public sector.