NCSC Internship 2026: National Commission for Scheduled Castes Internship Programme
Duration: 4–12 Weeks | Mode: Full-time, physical | Location: New Delhi & 12 State Offices | Stipend: Unpaid | Eligibility: Undergraduate, postgraduate and research students
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has introduced an internship programme for students from universities and colleges across India. The programme offers practical exposure to the functioning of a constitutional body, along with opportunities to work on research, policy analysis, field studies and documentation.
About the NCSC Internship
The internship aims to help students understand constitutional safeguards, policies and socio-economic issues affecting Scheduled Castes.
Interns will work under experienced officers and designated mentors at the Commission. Law students can also gain exposure to legal research, case analysis and complaint review.
Internship Details
Organisation: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
Duration: 4–12 weeks
Mode: Full-time, physical
Stipend: Unpaid
Working Hours: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days
Locations: New Delhi and NCSC State Offices
The internship is available as and when required by the Commission. Internship opportunities will be published on the NCSC website.
Eligibility
The programme is open to bonafide students of recognised universities and institutions in India.
Eligible candidates include:
- Undergraduate students who have completed or appeared for their second year/4th semester examinations.
- Postgraduate students who have completed or appeared for their first year/2nd semester examinations.
- Students pursuing research or a PhD.
- Students who have completed their graduation or postgraduate degree and are awaiting admission to higher studies.
Work and Responsibilities
Interns may assist with:
- Research and documentation
- Policy, Act and case-law research
- Preparation of research briefs and reports
- Field studies, surveys and data collection
- Awareness campaigns and IEC materials
- Administrative and documentation work
- Legal research and case analysis for law students
- Complaint review and related legal assistance
Internship Locations
Selected interns may be deployed at the NCSC Headquarters in New Delhi or any of its State Offices located in:
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai/Pune, Patna and Trivandrum.
The Commission may decide the location for the entire internship or part of the internship period.
Application and Selection
Applications must be submitted online through the application link published on the NCSC website when an internship opportunity becomes available.
The Commission may set additional eligibility criteria and limit the number of candidates based on the applications received. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication through email.
Important Requirements
The internship is full-time and physical. Interns must maintain at least 90% attendance and cannot pursue another course or work during the internship.
Interns must also:
- Maintain confidentiality of official information.
- Follow the Commission’s working hours and professional standards.
- Bring their own laptop.
- Sign a non-disclosure agreement.
- Submit a report on their assigned research work.
- Present their findings at the end of the internship.
Certificate and Stipend
The NCSC will issue an internship certificate after satisfactory completion of the programme.
The internship is unpaid. Interns will not receive any stipend, honorarium or TA/DA for attending the office. They must also arrange their own accommodation and transportation.
Final Takeaway
The NCSC Internship 2026 offers students an opportunity to gain practical experience within a constitutional body and work on issues involving social justice, policy, research and constitutional safeguards.
With opportunities for legal research, policy analysis, field studies and administrative work, the programme can be particularly useful for students interested in constitutional law, public policy, governance and social justice.
