Internships & Jobs

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has launched its Short-Term Internship Program for the year 2026. This program allows students and recent graduates from around the world to be able to participate in real-world projects with a vast number of different fields of interest including the following: science, engineering, administration, etc. There will be various support and guidance available through our experienced personnel while they are at CERN; they will also be able to contribute to the overall mission of CERN, which is to foster scientific advancement and technology innovation.

All internships will take place at the CERN facility in Geneva, Switzerland; in addition to Geneva, there will be multiple positions available for interns in Applied Physics, Experimental Physics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, IT, Software Development, Health & Safety, Finance, HR, Legal Affairs and International Relations. The main goal of the Short-Term Internship Program is to allow interns to better understand how their education can be applied in the workplace setting and to help them get ready for their future employment opportunities.

WHO CAN APPLY

Currently, enroled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary, technical, administrative, or engineering programme.

National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.

Good knowledge of English or French.

Students must remain enroled as full-time students during the internship.

Demonstrated curiosity, precision, proactive learning attitude, and teamwork skills.

ROLE OF INTERNS

Support experienced professionals in daily tasks and ongoing projects.

Apply new tools or methods relevant to their field of study.

Contribute to small-scale projects under supervision.

Collaborate with teams from diverse backgrounds and share ideas.

Gain exposure to an international workplace that connects science, technology, and innovation.

DURATION AND ALLOWANCE

Contract duration ranges from 1 to 6 months.

Interns receive a monthly allowance of 1,587 Swiss Francs (1.8 lakh).

Paid leave is provided for contracts of 4 months or longer

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the CERN Careers website at careers.cern/jobs/short-term-internship.

Prepare and submit a CV in English or French.

Include any additional documents relevant to your application.

Complete the online application before January 11, 2026, 23:59 Geneva Time (7.30 pm IST)

CERN internships offer an unparalleled opportunity to experience cutting-edge research and engineering in a globally renowned scientific organisation.

Interns work on meaningful projects, develop professional skills, and engage with an international community of experts, helping prepare them for careers in science, technology, and administration.

The Admiral Development Agency held a National Symposium to discuss Aeronautics 2047 on January 4, 2026, at the Centre for Airborne Systems in Bengaluru over a period of two days. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, opened the symposium where he praised ADA for achieving twenty-five years of flight testing of the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and highlighted the importance of meeting delivery schedules for maintaining operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force in this fast-changing modern age.

During his presentation, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman, DRDO and Secretary of Defence R&D, stressed the need for achieving technologically advanced indigenous capabilities, thereby allowing for the eventual phase-out of imported technologies while striving for the objective of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.

In order to share their perspectives on the development of aeronautics, design innovation, manufacturing, and future frontiers, the seminar has brought together domain specialists, business partners, academia, aviation enthusiasts, and speakers from within the aerospace community. Aeronautics-2047 aims to investigate many facets of contemporary aerospace technologies, such as next-generation aircraft manufacturing and assembly, digital manufacturing, aerodynamics for next-generation combat aircraft, propulsion technologies, flight testing methods, digital twin technology, certification issues, flight control systems and avionics, maintainability issues in fighter aircraft, artificial intelligence in aircraft design, and precision manufacturing for actuators.

The seminar will focus on the Indian space technology of tomorrow and the A to Z of LCA Tejas. The LCA Tejas has successfully made over 5,600 trial flights and was created by ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency) that initiated the project. More than 100 design work centres involving Government labs, academic institutes and industries collaborated with this programme. To make LCA a world power, several display technologies such as carbon composites, fly-by-wire control, etc. were developed.

The LCA Mk1A is an upgraded version of the home-designed and manufactured fighter aircraft and will be a very effective platform for satisfying the IAF’s operational needs. The LCA MK II and LCA Navy projects are also in the pipeline. The seminar will see a lineup of interrelated technical discussions by esteemed and celebrated speakers who are closely linked to the Tejas saga.

The nation has a lot to thank the LCA Tejas development for, as it has now become both a capability holder and capacity builder for the domestic fighter aircraft market. The LCA project is considered one of the most successful local defence development programmes, and IAF got a magnificent air superiority fighter. The IAF has already received 38 aircraft (32 Fighters and 6 Trainers) for its two squadrons.

PSUs, DPSUs, Industries, MSMEs and others are pulling out all the stops for their products that are indigenously designed and developed for airborne applications at this seminar.

In a lively celebration of youth talent, the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) honored 33 exceptional students at the state level vocational skill competition. The event was held at Venture Skill India, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Skill Centre in Kanke. The competition saw participants from Classes IX, XII of all 24 districts, who had come through school and district qualifiers. The event showcased 264 innovative projects in 11 core trades, such as IT, healthcare, agriculture, and beauty wellness. JEPC Director Shashi Ranjan called the move a "game changer" for Jharkhand vocational education 2026. "It's not just about jobs, this is a primary source of entrepreneurship, innovation, and self- reliance, " he pointed out, showing how skill- based education is a bridge between classrooms and the real world. The contest is in line with national initiatives like NEP 2020 that intend to encourage rural youth self employment amid increasing demands in sectors like automotive repair, retail, and digital media.

Top Jharkhand JEPC Skill Contest Winners 2026 by Category:

• Multi Skill: Ehsan Ansari (Khunti, 1st)

• Beauty & Wellness: Neha Kumari (Dumka, 1st)

• Automotive: Chandan Kumar (Koderma, 1st)

• Media & Entertainment: Mohammad Nawab Khan (West Singhbhum, 1st)

• Retail: Kumkum Kumari (1st)

• Electronics & Hardware: Arjit Singh (Jamtara, 1st)

• IT: Deepesh Mahto (Seraikela, 1st)

• Healthcare: Kumkum Rani (East Singhbhum, 1st)

• Apparel: Seenu Kumari (Deoghar, 1st)

• Agriculture: Khushi (Ramgarh, 1st)

• Tourism: Mehar Parveen (Ranchi, 1st)

These Jharkhand skill competition results 2026 highlight a new generation ready to innovate. Imagine Ehsan from Khunti, eyes lighting up as he accepts his award, or Neha from Dumka dreaming big in beauty entrepreneurship—raw passion meets real skills. Behind the certificates, these kids from modest homes are scripting their futures, one project at a time. Jharkhand's betting on them, and honestly, so should we all.

Information acquired through a Right to Information (RTI) inquiry reveals that as of December 18, 2025, approximately 1.42 lakh students have been waiting for the disbursement of scholarships related to 14 government schemes over the last five years. Out of these, the college authorities have 75, 000 applications that are awaiting their level, while 67, 000 are with the higher education department, according to the state records.

The delay is still eight years after the Maharashtra government implemented the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, Maha DBT, a centralized online portal through which the benefits of the scholarships are directly transferred to the students. Although the platform was inaugurated to restore transparency and efficiency, the procedure is still facing delays continuously.

For the academic year 2024, 25, 6563 applications are waiting for approval at the institute level, and 3096 applications are at the department level. Moreover, the second installment of 9153 scholarships is still to be released. The pending payment situation goes back several years, with the second instalment of 2105 applicants from 2021, 22 still unpaid.

Fund availability was the main reason for the delay, an official from the higher education department said. "We communicate to the departments the funds needed for each scholarship. It is in situations where the total amount is not released that the delays are recorded. As soon as we get the money, the scholarships are given, " the official said. "The situation of scholarship applicants has been like this for a very long time, " said Amar Ekad, president of the Care of Public Safety Association (COPS), who submitted the RTI to the Directorate of Higher Education. "The departments and institutes that do not execute the scholarship schemes should be disgraced. The MahaDBT portal was created by the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Education, for easy implementation, but students keep waiting for years."

Thursday marked the inauguration of the Skill the Nation AI Challenge by President Droupadi Murmur. The event was a major ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) initiative to accelerate the acquiring of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skills and to prepare India's workforce for a rapidly changing digital economy. The launch of the program at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre was in line with the government's emphasis on future, ready skills as AI continues to reshape the world economies and societies. 

Addressing the audience, President Murmu stated that artificial intelligence is changing the entire education, work, and service delivery process and is being used to solve complex problems all over the world. She further asserted that for a young and aspirational country like India, AI is a powerful tool to drive inclusive growth and bring about a positive social change.

The challenge aims at creating a large number of participants in AI learning and innovation. This will help millions of learners get access to the AI ecosystem, upgrade their skills, and get them ready for a future, oriented workforce, she added.

Highlighting India's focus on technology for the benefit of its people, the President stated that artificial intelligence should be a tool for citizens' empowerment, a means to include more people and a way to open up new possibilities to the society and economy of any strata. The President emphasised the importance of AI benefiting people of every age and background, especially those coming from the most disadvantaged communities.

Identifying AI as a major accelerator for India's economy, she mentioned that the technology could become a substantial source of GDP growth, new jobs generation and increased productivity, if only it is created and used in a safe manner.

During the event, President Murmu conferred AI certificates on students and Members of Parliament who successfully completed courses under the MSDE’s Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) initiative. The programme features brief introductory modules of 10, 15 hours and in- depth courses ranging from 30, 60 hours that cover AI fundamentals, data science, analytics, and applied AI skills. She motivated the participants by telling them that technology must be used to serve society and solve real world problems.

SOAR has so far certified 14, 938 learners out of 1, 59, 732 enrolled participants since its launch on July 15. Certifications are awarded under the Skill India Mission in collaboration with industry partners such as Microsoft and HCLTech.

The President also inaugurated the IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre at Rairangpur in Odisha. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the initiatives mark another important step towards democratising AI knowledge and ensuring that advanced skills reach underserved and aspirational regions of the country.

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.