NCW Internship 2026: ₹5,000 Paid Internship
The NCW Internship 2026 offers a paid internship with the National Commission for Women (NCW) for eligible law and postgraduate students. Under Scheme A, selected interns receive a ₹5,000 stipend for 30 days.
The scheme is open to specific students who meet the academic requirements. In addition, applicants must submit an online application and can upload a recommendation letter from their institution.
About the NCW Internship
The National Commission for Women offers internships to help students develop knowledge and practical exposure in areas related to women and gender issues. The Commission works on constitutional and legal safeguards for women and also undertakes research, awareness activities and policy-related work.
Under Scheme A of the NCW Internship, selected students receive a ₹5,000 stipend for a 30-day internship.
However, the Commission does not provide TA/DA or accommodation under this scheme.
Eligibility and Internship Details
The NCW Internship under Scheme A is open to the following students:
- 1st-year students of a 3-year LL.B. course
- 3rd-year students of a 5-year LL.B. course
- 1st-year postgraduate students of Sociology
- 1st-year postgraduate students of Social Work
- 1st-year postgraduate students of Women Studies
- 1st-year postgraduate students of Gender Studies
Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks from Class XII onwards in each semester.
The internship lasts for 30 days, and selected interns receive a ₹5,000 stipend. Furthermore, interns must arrange their own accommodation and travel because the scheme does not provide TA/DA or accommodation.
Selection and Application Process
Students can apply for the NCW Internship through the online application portal available on the National Commission for Women’s website.
Application Portal:
National Commission for Women official website
Applications open throughout the year. However, students must apply according to the quarterly application schedule.
The internship quarters are:
- January–March
- April–June
- July–September
- October–December
For each quarter, NCW sets the 10th of the preceding month as the application cut-off. For example, students applying for the April–June quarter must submit their applications by 10 March.
Selection carries equal weight for academic performance and the Statement of Purpose (SOP). The Commission gives 50% weightage to marks and 50% to the quality of the SOP.
Applicants can also upload a recommendation letter from the Head of their Institution or an authorised signatory.
Terms and Conditions
Selected interns must follow the conditions of the NCW Internship programme. Each intern must have their own laptop and maintain a daily diary of the work completed during the internship.
After successful completion, NCW awards an internship certificate. Interns must meet the programme requirements, which can include submitting or presenting papers or reports and receiving a satisfactory evaluation.
In addition, interns must maintain confidentiality regarding official information and documents. They must also follow professional conduct and comply with the applicable PoSH policy/Act.
Physical interns must maintain at least 90% attendance. Moreover, interns do not become employees of the Commission through the internship.
Finally, research and other content created during the NCW Internship remain the intellectual property of the National Commission for Women. The Commission can also terminate an internship for non-compliance, poor performance or misconduct.
