The programme offers students an opportunity to develop technical skills and gain practical experience while working with a government organisation. NIC Winter Internship 2026 : The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued a notification for its two-month Winter Internship Programme 2026.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed course-wise eligibility requirements before applying.
Interns Will Receive A Certificate
Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications through the official internship portal, dii.nic.in, once registration begins. During the internship, selected candidates will gain exposure to emerging technology fields, including blockchain, cybersecurity, cloud computing, microservices, DevOps, data analytics, and mobile computing. The internship may be extended by one month, subject to the applicable conditions. The internship is open to eligible students pursuing specified technical and computer science-related courses. Students who successfully complete the internship will receive a certificate upon completion of the programme. The internship does not constitute employment with the National Informatics Centre. Candidates should read the official notification for the complete terms and conditions, eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and application instructions before registering.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000, amounting to Rs 20,000 for the two-month internship. The registration window will open on November 2. The internship will run from December 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, and will be conducted offline at the NIC headquarters in New Delhi. The programme will offer 50 seats, according to the official notification . If extended, interns will receive an additional stipend of Rs 10,000. Applicants must have secured at least 60 per cent marks in their most recently completed degree or qualifying examination and must be currently enrolled in the relevant course. Digital India Internship – Winter 2026: Check Guidelines The programme offers opportunities in fields such as blockchain technology, cloud computing, data analytics, chatbots, cybersecurity, networking, Java programming, open application programming interfaces (APIs), geographic information system (GIS) technology, and Python programming.
