National Human Rights Commission Winter Internship 2026 | ₹12,000 Stipend | Apply by Oct 15
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has invited applications for its Winter Internship Programme (WIP) 2026. The four-week programme will provide students with practical exposure to human rights research, classroom sessions, field visits and other activities.
The internship will run from 14 December 2026 to 8 January 2027. Selected interns will receive a ₹12,000 stipend. In addition, eligible students travelling from outside Delhi will receive ordinary second-class train fare to New Delhi and back to their place of study through the shortest route.
About National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
The Commission also has a mandate to promote human rights literacy and awareness under Section 12(h) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
About NHRC Winter Internship Programme 2026
The NHRC conducts offline internship programmes during the summer and winter seasons. The Winter Internship Programme 2026 will run for four weeks.
The programme will commence on 14 December 2026 (Monday) and conclude on 8 January 2027 (Friday).
Therefore, students interested in human rights can use the programme to gain practical exposure to different aspects of human rights work.
Eligibility
The following students can apply for the NHRC Winter Internship Programme 2026:
- Students who have completed three years or VI semesters of a five-year integrated BA/BBA LL.B. or similar course and are pursuing the 4th or 5th year.
- Students pursuing an LL.M. course.
- Students must have secured at least 60% marks in Class XII.
Structure of the Winter Internship Programme
The WIP 2026 will include several academic and practical activities. These include:
- Classroom sessions.
- Interaction with the Chairperson, Members and senior officers of NHRC.
- Research projects on human rights issues.
- Book review activities.
- Films on human rights followed by discussions.
- Field visits to relevant institutions and organisations.
The field visits may include visits to police stations, jails, NGOs, Parliament House, the National Commission for Women, National Commission for Minorities, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Green Tribunal, National Legal Services Authority, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and the Supreme Court of India.
Stipend and Travel Allowance
Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹12,000 for the programme.
Moreover, selected interns who study outside Delhi will receive ordinary second-class train fare to New Delhi and back to their place of study through the shortest route.
Awards
NHRC will also provide awards during the programme.
For the Group Research Project, the interns securing the first, second and third positions will receive:
- First Prize: ₹15,000
- Second Prize: ₹10,000
- Third Prize: ₹5,000
In addition, the five interns who receive the highest marks in the Book Review will receive a book of their choice priced up to ₹1,000 each.
Similarly, the top three interns in the Declamation Contest will receive books priced up to ₹1,000 each.
If the selected book costs more than ₹1,000, the intern must pay the additional amount.
Number of Seats
The NHRC will admit a maximum of 100 students for the Winter Internship Programme 2026.
Additionally, the Commission may keep 20 students from Delhi and the NCR region on the waitlist.
Last Date to Apply
The last date to submit the application is 15 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.
The NHRC will display the final list of selected interns on its official website.
Therefore, applicants should complete the application and upload all required documents before the deadline.
How to Apply?
Students must submit their applications through the prescribed online application process.
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- Attested scanned mark sheets from Class 10 onwards.
- Mark sheets for every year/semester of the presently pursued course.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP).
- Recommendation letter/email from the concerned HOD, Dean or Principal in the prescribed format.
The recommendation should relate to the applicant’s currently pursued course and should carry a date subsequent to the date of uploading of the advertisement.
Furthermore, applicants should ensure that all required documents are complete and properly uploaded. The NHRC states that incomplete applications or applications without the required mark sheets, recommendation and SOP may be rejected.
Applications sent through email or post will not be entertained.
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Contact Details
For queries regarding the internship, candidates can contact NHRC at:
Phone: 011-24663371
Email: internships.nhrc@gov.in
Timing: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on working days, Monday to Friday.
Official Notification
Students can refer to the official NHRC notification and application form for complete details.
Important: Candidates should check the official notification carefully before submitting their application.
