The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced its Technical Internship Summer Programme 2026, offering students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience by working on live Digital India projects and government technology initiatives.
A total of 50 internship positions have been announced across multiple technology domains, including software development, UI/UX and frontend development, cybersecurity and software testing, database management, business analysis, data engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), DevOps, automation, and infrastructure monitoring.
The programme aims to provide students with exposure to real-world projects while helping them develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills relevant to the rapidly evolving digital economy. NeGD stated that the initiative will also enable the organization to engage with fresh talent and innovative perspectives while supporting India’s e-Governance mission.
Among the available roles, software testing and quality analysis account for the highest number of openings with 11 positions, followed by software development and frontend development roles with six positions each. Opportunities are also available in database programming, business analysis, data engineering and analytics, AI/ML, IoT, and DevOps.
The internship will run for six months, from July to December 2026, and will be conducted in offline mode, requiring selected candidates to work from NeGD offices as per organizational working hours. Eligible candidates include engineering graduates, postgraduates, and final-year students who have secured at least 75% marks in their qualifying degree. Students graduating in 2025, 2026, and 2027 are eligible to apply.
Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹20,000, subject to satisfactory performance certified by their mentors. Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will also receive an internship certificate from NeGD.
Applications for the July 2026 session are open, with the last date for submission set as 15 June 2026. The programme reflects the government’s continued focus on developing industry-ready digital talent in areas such as AI, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data engineering, and software development to support India’s growing digital ecosystem.
Source: Information based on an official announcement issued by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
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