NHRC Winter Internship 2026: Internship opportunity at the Human Rights Commission with a stipend of ₹12,000 – here’s how to apply..

NHRC Winter Internship 2026: If you are a college student interested in gaining a deeper understanding of legal and social issues related to human rights, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has released an official notification inviting applications for its Winter Internship Program 2026. This four-week special internship program will take place in New Delhi, the national capital, from December 14, 2026, to January 8, 2027. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a stipend of ₹12,000 from the Commission. The Commission will select a total of 100 students for this internship. Eligible candidates may submit their online applications until 6:00 PM on October 15, 2026.

Who can apply?
Educational Qualification
Students pursuing post-graduation or other relevant courses in Law, Social Sciences, or related fields are eligible to apply.

Age Limit
Applicants must be 28 years of age or younger as of October 1, 2026.

Academic Requirements
Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in Class 12. Additionally, they must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in each of the first six semesters of their graduation or 5-year integrated course.

Previous Interns Not Eligible
Individuals who have previously completed a one-month summer or winter internship with the NHRC are not eligible to apply again.

What are the benefits?
During the internship, students will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the ground-level status of human rights in India, the functioning of the Commission, and the laws and policies related to human rights.

Stipend
Successful interns will receive a stipend of ₹12,000. Travel Allowance
Students arriving from outside Delhi will be reimbursed for their round-trip travel expenses, based on the fare for a Three-Tier AC (3AC) sleeper train ticket, in accordance with the Commission's rules.

How to Apply?
Eligible and interested candidates can view the detailed notification and submit their applications by visiting the official website of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at nhrc.nic.in. As part of the application process, students are required to submit a 250-word Statement of Purpose (SOP) and a recommendation letter from their college or institute.

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