NITI Aayog Internship Scheme 2026: Policy Research Exposure in Government Think Tank
Recruitment Overview
NITI Aayog National Internship Scheme offers policy research exposure across divisions in New Delhi. Under official guidelines, Divisions take up to a maximum of 3 interns per cycle. The next online application cycle opens on 1 December 2026.
Eligibility Checker
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Important Dates
Application Fee & Payment
Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Master/Rupay), UPI (GPay/PhonePe), or SBI Cash Challan.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper Age Relaxations:
Salary & Pay Scale
Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Research Intern (Economics, Public Policy, Energy, Tech, Social Justice) | As per Norms | 18 to 28 Years |
Educational Qualification
Essential Educational Qualification Benchmark
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute established by an Act of Parliament (UGC Act, 1956).
Post-wise Eligibility
Policy Research Intern (Economics, Public Policy, Energy, Tech, Social Justice)
Undergraduate (2nd yr+), PG, or Ph.D. students from recognized Universities with minimum 85% in 12th (for UG) or 70% in Graduation (for PG).
Selection Process
Online Computer Based Qualifying Test.
Comprehensive merit-scoring examination.
Typing / Data Entry speed where required.
Certificate verification and fitness check.
Examination Pattern
Syllabus & Subjects
1. Reasoning
Analogies, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Series, Coding.
2. General Awareness
Current Affairs, Polity, History, Science, Economy.
3. Quantitative
Percentages, Ratio, Profit/Loss, Algebra, Geometry.
4. English
Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Vocabulary, Idioms.