Winter Internship Programme 2026 | NHRC | Stipend Rs. 12000 | Apply by 15th October 2026

Winter Internship Programme 2026 | NHRC | Stipend Rs. 12000 | Apply by 15th October 2026

NHRC Winter Internship Programme 2026 – Call for Applications

About NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Under Section 12(h), the Commission is mandated to promote human rights literacy and awareness. Since 1998, NHRC has been conducting Winter Internship Programmes, alongside Summer Internship Programmes since 2000, to engage students in human rights education and advocacy.

About the Winter Internship Programme 2026

The Winter Internship Programme 2026 will be held from 14 December 2026 (Monday) to 8 January 2027 (Friday) at NHRC, New Delhi. The programme will include approximately 55–60 sessions on diverse human rights issues, featuring:

• Classroom sessions and expert lectures
• Interactions with NHRC Chairperson, Members, and senior officers
• Research projects and book reviews
• Film screenings and discussions on child labour, trafficking, rights of older persons, health, and education
• Field visits to police stations, prisons, NGOs, Parliament, Supreme Court, and national commissions

Interns are required to attend all sessions; leave applications will not be entertained.

Perks and Benefits

• Internship kit/bag and temporary ID card
• Access to NHRC library and internet facilities
• Tea, snacks, and lunch on working days; packed meals during field visits
• Stipend of ₹12,000 upon successful completion
• Travel allowance: AC 3‑tier sleeper fare (to & fro) for outstation interns

Eligibility Criteria

• Law Students:
  • Completed 1st year of 3‑year LL.B. and pursuing 2nd/3rd year
  • Completed 3 years/6th semester of 5‑year integrated law course and pursuing 4th/5th year
  • Pursuing LL.M. programmes
• Social Science Students:
  • PG Diploma/MA in Human Rights, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, Public Administration, Rural Development, History, Economics, Commerce, Anthropology, Mass Communication, International Relations, etc.
  • Preference to final‑year students
• General Requirements:
  • Regular courses from UGC‑recognized universities
  • Minimum 60% marks in Class XII and subsequent semesters
  • Age limit: 28 years (as of 1 October 2026)
  • Students with prior NHRC internship experience are not eligible
  • Reservation as per Government of India guidelines

Duration and Seats

• Duration: 4 weeks (14 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027)
• Seats: Up to 100 interns; additional 20 waitlisted from Delhi/NCR

Application Process

• Apply online via the official NHRC portal
• Steps:
  • Verify mobile number and email
  • Enter academic details (from Class X onwards)
  • Upload documents, recommendation letter, and photograph
  • Submit a 250‑word Statement of Purpose (SOP) on “Reason for joining as Intern in NHRC”
• Retain application number after submission

Selection Process

• Evaluation (100 marks):
  • Class X marks: 30
  • Graduation marks: 40
  • SOP: 30
• Preference to candidates with research potential in human rights
• Final list published on NHRC website

Awards and Certificates

• Certificates of participation based on attendance, punctuality, discipline, and project submissions
• Group Research Project Prizes: ₹15,000 / ₹10,000 / ₹5,000
• Book Review Awards: Top 5 interns receive books worth up to ₹1,000
• Other Activity Awards: Declamation, Module Master, Info Clarity Challenge winners receive books worth up to ₹1,000

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 15 October 2026 (6 PM IST)
• Programme Dates: 14 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027

Contact

• Internship Queries: 011-24663371 | internships.nhrc@gov.in
• Technical Support: 011-24663294
• Address: NHRC, Manav Adhikar Bhavan, C‑Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023

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