NHRC Online Short-Term Internship Programme 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• not exceed the age of 28 years as of  1st January, 2026
• be pursuing studies in one of the following:
  • 3rd year and onwards of an integrated 5 year PG course
  • 3rd/final year of a graduation course
  • any semester/year of any postgraduate degree course (including 3-year LLB programs)
  • any semester/year of any postgraduate diploma course
  • research scholars in any stream
• have secured a minimum of 60% marks in class 12 and all the examinations thereafter

Note:-

• The calculated percentage must be mentioned clearly from their CGPA/SGPA along with the formula for the percentage obtained. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of the application form.
• Applicants with research potential in the feilds of human rights will receive preference.
• Interns of the previous NHRC internships are ineligible to apply again.

The selected candidates will receive:-

• A stipend of ₹2,000 (one-time).
• A certificate of participation.

Note:- The certificate of participation will be awarded to the candidates on the basis of the following parameters:

• Attendance, Punctuality, Discipline, and Participation in online sessions is mandatory;
• Project Presentation & Project Reports and Book Review have to be submitted timely.

• Passport-sized photograph of the applicant (size not exceeding 100 KB)
• Certificate of class 10
• Certificate and mark sheet of class 12
• Certificate and mark sheet of Graduation (if completed)
• Mark sheet of the last qualifying examination
• I-Card of currently pursuing course at the present institution
• Recommendation letter of Principal/ Dean/ HoD from the institution where presently pursuing the course
• 250 words write-up on the topic: 'Statements of purpose for joining NHRC Online Short Term Internship'

Note:- Documents other than the photograph must not exceed the file size of 2 MB.

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: Scroll down to 'Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) (Two weeks)' and click on 'Apply for the OSTI'
Step 4: Read all the instructions carefully and navigate to the end of the page. Select 'No' and click on the 'Proceed' button. 
Step 5: Enter your Email ID and mobile number. Fill in the captcha and click on 'Request OTP' 
Step 6: Verify your Email ID and mobile number.
Step 7: Fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

Application Deadline: 11th January 2026 (6 PM IST)
Internship Period: 2nd - 13th February 2026