Sarkari Yojana
Internship Programme By The Ministry Of External Affairs
About Internship Programme By The Ministry Of External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs launched the first edition of its Internship Programme in 2022, aiming to bring foreign policy closer to citizens, sharpen focus on MEA’s work, add value for interns, and improve gender inclusivity and diversity — in qualifications, domicile, and socio-economic background — among its interns. Through the internship, interns learn about the Ministry’s functioning, its attached offices, its public-facing role in assisting Indian citizens, and may possibly visit a Mission abroad, conditions permitting.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of External Affairs
Administration Division, Ministry Of External Affairs
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Internship Programme By The Ministry Of External Affairs, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The internship is generally open to Indian citizens…
The internship is generally open to Indian citizens holding at least a graduate degree from a recognized university at the time of application.
It is also open to students currently in…
It is also open to students currently in their final year of graduation, where an internship is a mandatory part of the curriculum.
Candidates must not exceed 25 years of age…
Candidates must not exceed 25 years of age as on 31 December of the internship year. Note 1: Diversity: To bring the Ministry and foreign policy closer to people across the country, the policy seeks greater diversity among interns in terms of gender, underprivileged sections, geographical domicile, and urban-rural representation. Note 2: Priority: Candidates from districts under the Transformation of Aspirational Districts Programme (TADP), and those from SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories, get priority at various stages of selection.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The applicant's Aadhaar Number
The applicant's Aadhaar Number
A document proving identity
A document proving identity
A document proving the current address
A document proving the current address
Evidence of age/DOB, such as the Class 10th/12th…
Evidence of age/DOB, such as the Class 10th/12th Marksheet
Evidence of the educational qualification currently being pursued
Evidence of the educational qualification currently being pursued
Bank account details, needed to pay the stipend…
Bank account details, needed to pay the stipend Once selected, the applicant must hand in the following when joining:
A letter from the Head of Institution/Head of…
A letter from the Head of Institution/Head of Department/ Principal confirming the student's status at the Institution.
A “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” issued by the…
A “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” issued by the Head of Institution/Head of Department/ Principal permitting the student to take up the Internship program for the proposed duration. When the internship ends, every intern must hand in a detailed report on the work done and, where required, give a presentation about it.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Internship Programme By The Ministry Of External Affairs through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to https://internship.mea.gov.in/registration
Register with your Full Name, Gender, Email ID,…
Register with your Full Name, Gender, Email ID, and Password. Confirm the password and fill in the captcha code, then click "Submit".
You'll receive a verification email (subject line "Internship…
You'll receive a verification email (subject line "Internship Portal Registration") from egov.egit@mea.gov.in. Click "Activate Account" in the email to verify your Email ID. Application Process
Go to https://internship.mea.gov.in/dashboard and click "Apply for Internship"…
Go to https://internship.mea.gov.in/dashboard and click "Apply for Internship" in the middle of the page.
You'll be taken to https://internship.mea.gov.in/applicationForm/1/ Fill in all…
You'll be taken to https://internship.mea.gov.in/applicationForm/1/ Fill in all mandatory Personal, Educational, and Internship Details in the application form, and upload the required documents.
Click "Final Preview" to review and edit your…
Click "Final Preview" to review and edit your application, then click "Submit" to finalize it. Note: All selected interns must join the Ministry on the same day in April 2022. Each intern serves a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. Selection Process
Selection has two stages — Preliminary Screening and…
Selection has two stages — Preliminary Screening and Personal Interview — weighted by academic performance in +2 and graduation exams.
State-wise merit lists are drawn up separately for…
State-wise merit lists are drawn up separately for male and female candidates, based on elimination by academic performance in +2 and graduation exams. TADP district applicants get priority at the Preliminary Screening stage, and SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants at the Personal Interview stage.
Candidates on the merit lists are called for…
Candidates on the merit lists are called for a video-conference personal interview.
Up to 75 candidates are selected through the…
Up to 75 candidates are selected through the interview process and offered internships; if a selected candidate opts out, the next candidate on that state's merit list is offered the slot. Note 1: Selection follows a 'quota cum weightage' system — potentially 2 interns from each of the 28 States, 2 from each of the 8 Union Territories, and 3 more with the highest marks from TADP districts/underprivileged sections. At least 30% of the 75 internships may go to women candidates. Note 2: The total candidates called for interview will be three times the number of interns to be engaged each term.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.