A selection committee will review all applications and send offers via email to selected candidates, depending on slot availability, division consent, and authority approval. The selection committee's decision is final, and no queries will be entertained after the selection process.
DGFT Summer Internship Program 2026
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Eligibility
Indian nationals with graduate degrees
Region
India
Award
Internship completion certificate
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The Directorate General of Foreign Internship Programme 2026 is an opportunity provided by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for Indian nationals holding a graduation degree. It aims to familiarise interns with the overall formulation process of foreign trade policies at the macro level and their implementation by the DGFT at the micro level. Selected candidates will receive an internship completion certificate and other benefits.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian national residing in India or pursuing studies abroad
- have an excellent academic record
- hold a graduation degree in Public Policy/Economics/Finance/Management/Law with at least 60% marks
- have obtained their graduation degree from National Schools of Law/Central Universities/AICTE recognised Financial/Economics Institutions/recognised National Management Institutes/Foreign Universities or other institutions of excellence
Note:- Applicants pursuing/having a postgraduate degree in Economics/Finance/ Management/Law/AI
will receive preference.
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:-
- An internship completion certificate upon delivery of the prescribed presentation. (Note: Each regional authority shall identify the best 2 among the presented ideas and forward them to the DGFT Headquarters. The best out of the sent ideas shall be rewarded by DGFT.)
- Logistic support
Documents
- A duly filled application form
- A passport-sized photograph
- Curriculum Vitae
- Declaration of secrecy
- Permission letter from supervisor/head of department
Note:- Applicants must provide a permission letter if they join the internship during their coursework.
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
Note:-
- Applications won’t be considered without a duly filled Google form with a CV.
- Interns must furnish a declaration of secrecy before the commencement of the internship.
Important Dates
Application Start: 04th May 2026
Application Deadline: 17th May, 2026
Final list of shortlisted candidates: 21st May, 2026
Commencement of internship: 25th May, 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- The right to be selected for the internship is not conferred by the mere submission of an application or the fulfillment of eligibility conditions.
- Summary rejection of the application shall be resulted in by canvassing in any form.
- Applications shall be summarily rejected if they are found to be incomplete or are not accompanied by the précis in the prescribed format.
Contact Details
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (Headquarters)
Vanijya Bhawan, 'A' Wing
16 Akbar Road, New Delhi - 110011
Email ID: dgftedi@nic.in | Phone Number: (1800) 572-1550/111-550
Important Links
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade is offering this opportunity.
Question: Does this internship guarantee a permanent position?
Answer: No, it does not guarantee a permanent position in any related field.
Question: What is the duration of this internship?
Answer: This internship is for a duration of 10 weeks starting from 25th May 2026 to 31st July 2026.
Question: What is the mode of this internship?
Answer: This is an in person(offline) at the DGFT headquarters in New Delhi and the Regional Authorities of DGFT.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The mode of application is online via a Google form.
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