Opportunity for an internship with the Ministry of External Affairs; monthly stipend of ₹10,000; apply by September 27..
MEA Internship 2026: Here is an opportunity to intern with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Ministry has invited applications for its internship program, and the application process is now underway. The deadline to apply is September 27, 2026. Graduates are eligible to apply for this internship. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,000.
Let us look at the details of the Ministry of External Affairs' internship program, including eligibility criteria, the selection process, and the duration of the internship.
Who can apply for the MEA internship?
The application process for the MEA Internship Program 2026 is currently open, with a deadline of September 27. Applications can be submitted online via the official website: internship.mea.gov.in. Candidates who are currently in their final year of graduation or have already completed their graduation are eligible to apply. Regarding other eligibility criteria, applicants must be Indian citizens and must not exceed 25 years of age. The age limit will be calculated as of December 31.
What is the selection process?
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a notification regarding the internship program, outlining the selection process. According to the notification, a list of shortlisted candidates will be released on October 7 following the completion of the application process. The selection process will then be conducted online in two phases: the first phase involves candidate screening, while the second phase consists of a personal interview via video conferencing, after which a final merit list will be prepared. The policy also includes a provision ensuring that at least 30% of the internship positions may be filled by female candidates. Stipend and Airfare Provided
Candidates selected for the Ministry of External Affairs' internship program will receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,000. As the internship is scheduled to run from October 2026 to March 2027, interns will receive a total stipend of ₹60,000.
Additionally, the Ministry will cover the cost of one round-trip air journey for the intern. This reimbursement is subject to a maximum limit based on the applicable economy-class airfare between Delhi and either the candidate's home state capital or the location of their college/university. However, selected candidates must personally arrange and bear the costs for their accommodation and meals in Delhi throughout the internship period.
Opportunity for Candidates from Specific States
In the notification regarding its internship program, the Ministry of External Affairs clarified that candidates from different states are allowed to intern during each term. For instance, candidates from 14 states and four Union Territories are considered for each term. Accordingly, candidates from Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry will be given the opportunity for this term.
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