Sarkari Yojana
Digital India Internship Scheme
About Digital India Internship Scheme
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) runs an internship scheme called “Digital India Internship Scheme”, offering practical, hands-on experience to students pursuing a graduate or postgraduate degree in technology, engineering, or management. Interns work on live projects tied to the Digital India initiative, learning how e-Governance functions and contributing to ongoing digital transformation work. Scheme Implement: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), part of MeitY, implements the scheme. Duration of Internship: Internships run for a minimum of two months, extendable to three, depending on the candidate’s performance and the ministry’s requirements. Areas of Internship: 29 slots are available across 23 different subject areas (Annexure). Place of Internship: The internship is offered in New Delhi.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
National E-Governance Division (NeGD)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Digital India Internship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian student
The applicant must be an Indian student.
The applicant must be studying at a recognized…
The applicant must be studying at a recognized university in India.
The applicant must have scored at least 60%…
The applicant must have scored at least 60% marks in their last degree or certificate examination, while pursuing:
For the areas listed at Sl No. 1 to 21 of the Table:
B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)/Computer Science (CS)/ IT/ Electronics & Communications (EC)/ Electronics/ Electrical).
M.Sc.(CS/IT/ Electronics/ Electrical)
MCA/DOEACC 'B' level
For the area listed at Sl No. 22 of the Table:
L.L.B.
For the area listed at Sl. No. 23 of the Table
Bachelor's in Economics and Statistics
Note:
Students in their last semester, or who will…
Students in their last semester, or who will graduate in summer 2025, are not eligible for this internship. Only students in the preceding one year are eligible.
Meeting the minimum qualifications above does not guarantee…
Meeting the minimum qualifications above does not guarantee an internship with this Ministry. Candidates with relevant exposure in the intended internship area, a strong academic record, and higher qualifications will be given preference based on need.
Benefits Provided
Digital India Internship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Interns receive a token stipend of ₹10,000/- per…
Interns receive a token stipend of ₹10,000/- per month, subject to satisfactory performance duly certified by their supervisor/mentor.
The Ministry issues certificates to interns on completing…
The Ministry issues certificates to interns on completing the internship and submitting a Report countersigned and accepted by the competent authority.
NOTE:
The intern is paid after completing the internship, on submission of a report duly accepted by the ministry.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph taken recently
A photograph taken recently.
The applicant's signature
The applicant's signature.
The Matriculation (10th Class) certificate
The Matriculation (10th Class) certificate.
The Higher Secondary (12th Class) certificate
The Higher Secondary (12th Class) certificate.
Further mark sheets, when the system asks for…
Further mark sheets, when the system asks for them.
A letter of recommendation issued by the sponsoring…
A letter of recommendation issued by the sponsoring institute.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Digital India Internship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Application Process
Interested and eligible students need to apply online on the Digital India Internship Portal.
New User Registration
Go to the '
Intern Registration
' section.
Enter your full name, mobile number, email address, password, and captcha code, then submit.
A one-time password (OTP) is sent to the registered email address.
Enter the OTP to verify and finish registering.
Logging into the Portal
If already registered, click 'Login' on the homepage.
Enter your login credentials (email ID and password) with the captcha code to access the portal.
Filling the Application Form
The application form has three sections: personal details, academic details, and two reference details.
Upload the required documents: recent photograph, signature, 10th class (matriculation) certificate, 12th class (higher secondary) certificate, additional marksheets (if prompted), and the recommendation letter from the sponsoring institute.
Click "Submit."
Acknowledgement Letter
Once submitted, an acknowledgement letter with a unique reference number is generated.
This letter appears in your "Dashboard" and is sent to your registered email address.
Tracking Application Status
Via the Dashboard after logging in, or
Without logging in, via the '
Track Application
' link on the homepage.
Enter your application reference number and registered email.
Verify with the OTP sent to your email.
Internship Offer Letter
Shortlisted candidates receive the "Internship Offer Letter" on their registered email ID.
It is also accessible under the Track Application section after login.
Note: The confirmation letter must be submitted within three days of receiving the offer, along with bank account details as instructed.
Confirmation Letter
After you confirm acceptance, a confirmation letter is issued and made available in your portal account.
Contact Support
For assistance, contact: support-diis@meity.gov.in
Note:
Interns are shortlisted and selected by the respective organisations/Groups/Divisions for their domain.
A personal or Skype interview may be conducted for selection, if deemed necessary.
The list of selected candidates is displayed on the web portal.
Interns must submit a Report on their work to the Ministry at the end of the internship.
Students must furnish a "No–Demand Certificate" to the Ministry, in the prescribed format, after completing the project work, along with a soft copy and hard copy of the project report.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. The internship is neither employment nor an assurance of employment with the ministry.
1. The students who are in the last semester or who will pass out in summer 2025 will not be eligible for the internship.
1. Possessing minimum qualifications as above shall not guarantee an internship in this ministry.
1. No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the personal interview.
1. The intern shall not claim any intellectual property rights for work done at the ministry and has to strictly maintain the confidentiality of the ministry’s intellectual property.
1. An intern may not interact with or represent the ministry vis-à-vis third parties. However, some Interns may specifically be authorized to interact with third parties on behalf of the Ministry depending on the nature of their roles and responsibilities.
1. No intern shall interact with or represent the ministry to the media (print and electronic).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.