DCPCR Internship 2026 – Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights | Apply Now
Duration: 2 to 6 months (offline/in-person) | Stipend: Provided to full-time interns | Location: Delhi | Applications: Rolling basis
What is DCPCR?
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) is a statutory body of the Government of Delhi. It works to protect and promote the rights of children across Delhi, covering issues like child labour, education rights, child abuse, and juvenile justice. For law students interested in child rights, human rights law, constitutional law, or public policy, therefore, a DCPCR internship offers direct, ground-level exposure to how a state child rights commission actually functions.
About the DCPCR Internship 2026
DCPCR offers internships across different divisions and themes to students who want to contribute to public service. The Commission strongly believes in engaging young people in meaningful work, not just observation. As a result, interns at DCPCR get real responsibilities from day one.
Full-time interns receive a modest stipend in addition to official travel reimbursements. The internship runs for a minimum of 2 months and can extend up to 6 months.
Importantly, there is no fixed application deadline. DCPCR processes applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, so you can apply at any time.
What Work Will You Do?
Interns at DCPCR support the Commission across a wide range of tasks. Specifically, the work includes:
- Background research on child rights issues and relevant laws
- Field visits to understand ground-level implementation of child rights
- Data analysis and documentation
- Preparing policy briefs and summaries
- Drafting letters, notices, and summons
- Preparing minutes of meetings
- Documentation and social media support
This is practical, substantive work, not clerical tasks. Furthermore, the variety of work means you build skills across legal research, policy writing, and public administration simultaneously.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is particularly well-suited for students interested in:
- Child rights and juvenile justice
- Human rights law
- Constitutional law and fundamental rights
- Public policy and social justice
- Field-based legal research and advocacy
Additionally, since the internship involves drafting, research, and policy work, it is also valuable for students who want to strengthen these core legal skills before applying to law firms or government positions.
Important Things to Note Before Applying
Before you apply, keep these points in mind:
- Applying does not guarantee selection — the Commission processes applications and selects interns based on suitability.
- Allow at least 3 weeks of processing time before following up on your application.
- The internship is offline and in-person at Delhi, you must be available to work from the Commission’s office.
- If you are facing any departmental, institutional, police, or judicial charges or proceedings, you must disclose this in the application form.
- DCPCR is an equal protection workplace and does not tolerate discrimination on any ground.
How to Apply for the DCPCR Internship
Follow these steps to apply:
- First, visit the official internship page at https://dcpcr.delhi.gov.in/dcpcr/internship
- Next, read the full internship guidelines and FAQs available on the page before filling the form.
- Then, complete the online application form for the offline internship mode (2 to 6 months).
- Finally, submit your application and allow at least 3 weeks before doing any follow-up.
For further clarification, you can also write to the Commission at delhichildrightscommission@gmail.com or dcpcr@hotmail.com.
This internship is free to apply. No legitimate internship charges any fee. If anyone asks you for money to apply, it is a scam.
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