NeGD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 12 Non-Technical Intern Posts

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has invited applications for 12 non-technical interns under its Winter Programme 2026. The token remuneration is Rs. 15,000 per month. The minimum duration is two months, extendable by up to one month. Eligible students apply through the online application form, sponsored or forwarded by their institution, by 20 November 2026 (Friday).

NeGD Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About NeGD

The notice is issued by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The Internship Programme is conducted twice a year, as a Summer Internship Programme and a Winter Internship Programme. This notice covers the Winter Programme 2026.

Vacancy Details

NeGD has listed 12 intern positions in five interest areas: 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 12. Each area contains one or more roles, described under Job Description below.

Who Can Apply

The qualification below applies to the non-technical internship as a whole. The notice does not name a separate qualification for each interest area. Eligible applicants are students from recognised universities in India who meet any one of these conditions:

• They have secured at least 60% marks in the last held degree or certificate examination and have completed education under the 10+2+3 pattern, that is, 15 years of formal education; OR
• They are pursuing the pre-final or final year of Engineering in the 10+2+4 pattern of education; OR
• They are pursuing the pre-final or final year of a Diploma/Certificate course; OR
• They are pursuing the pre-final or final year of an integrated degree course or dual degree of the 10+2+5 pattern of education.

The qualification may be relaxed in deserving cases based on the need of NeGD, with prior approval of the Competent Authority. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an internship. Candidates with exposure in the intended internship, a good academic background and higher qualifications based on need are given preference. Applications must be sponsored or forwarded by the institution where the applicant is currently enrolled or has recently passed out.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each role, candidates should refer to the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

A token remuneration of Rs. 15,000/- per month is paid to an intern, subject to satisfactory performance duly certified by the Mentor. It is paid after the complete tenure of the internship, on submission of a Report duly accepted by NeGD. The notice prints no HRA or other allowance.

• The minimum duration of the internship is two months, extendable up to one month (total three months), depending on the candidate's performance, NeGD's requirements and the time the intern is willing to spend with NeGD.
• Every batch of interns or individual interns has a Mentor from NeGD, preferably the HOD of the Division/Project.
• NeGD issues certificates on completion of the internship and submission of the Report, duly countersigned and accepted by the Competent Authority.

NeGD Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The duties below are printed in the notice for each role. They are grouped by interest area.

Programme Management (5 interns)

1. Policy, Documentation Support & Monitoring & Reporting

• Assist in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), BRDs, policy analysis documents / GAP analysis, and help in maintaining and updating project status trackers or documentation repositories.
• Track KPIs, milestones, or progress of projects. Support in drafting weekly / monthly status reports. Update dashboards or monitoring tools (Excel / Google Sheets).
• Prepare briefs / concept notes.

2. Strategic Planning Activities

• Contribute to research, background material, and benchmarking to support planning for new programmes. Summarize policies, case studies, and initiatives for internal references.
• Conduct research on similar digital transformation programmes across sectors or geographies. Compile learnings that could inform strategy or implementation.
• Assist in tracking programme-level compliance with timelines, budget reporting, or deliverables, and help prepare input for periodic reports or audits.

3. Data Analytics

• Assist in curating and organizing datasets, helping ensure data is clean, well-labelled, and ready for analysis.
• KPI defining, drafting case studies, data success stories, or visual summaries of findings for broader communication.
• Conducting secondary research on data use in governance, such as how other countries use analytics in public service delivery, and compiling best practices for internal learning.

4. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Automated KPI tracking and dashboard updates and pattern recognition to detect performance trends.
• Smart document search and tagging using Natural Learning Processing (NLP) for templates, reports, and past cases.
• To identify unusual delays or dropouts in activities.
• Use AI to review internal documents for clarity, redundancy, or outdated content.

Awareness and Communication (2 interns)

5. Content Writing, Design & Visual Content Support

• Draft social media posts, captions, or threads for platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook.
• Write blogs, articles, and newsletters related to Digital India, government digital services, or success stories.
• Help prepare press releases, media briefs, or content for campaigns.
• Use tools like Canva, PowerPoint, or Photoshop to create posters & banners.

6. Campaigns research, Events & Outreach Support

• Research target audiences, channels, and key messaging strategies.
• Help brainstorm creative ideas for future campaigns or social media strategies.
• Support logistics and planning for outreach events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Draft event invites, agendas, anchor scripts, and speaker notes.
• Help with registration, feedback collection, or post-event reporting.

Capacity Building (2 interns)

7. Training Programs support, Content & Curriculum Assistance

• Help review or proofread training materials, presentations, or case studies.
• Organize or maintain learning content libraries (videos, PDFs, slide decks).
• Assist in structuring online courses on platforms like iGOT or LMS portals.

8. Event Management & Logistics

• Help organize on-ground or virtual training sessions, including logistics, invites, registration.
• Creation of invites and briefing notes.
• Assist with coordination during sessions (e.g., moderation, timekeeping, chat support).

9. Data Privacy & Securities

• Assisting in researching global and national data protection laws, frameworks, and best practices, and help in preparing briefs, comparative analyses, or policy summaries to support decision-making.
• Drafting or reviewing awareness content, such as DPDP Act, guides, FAQs, or presentations to educate government officials and citizens on data privacy rights and responsible data practices.

10. Internet of Things / New & Emerging Technologies / Cloud Computing

• Assist in researching policy frameworks, global IoT use cases, etc.
• Content development by preparing awareness material, infographics, or simplified explainers for government stakeholders on how IoT-based solutions can drive better service delivery.
• Research on global trends and policy approaches related to technologies like AI, blockchain, drones, metaverse, and quantum computing, especially in the context of public service delivery and digital governance. Preparing briefing notes, policy summaries, and comparative studies on how other governments are adopting these technologies would be valuable.
• Organizing and documenting cloud adoption frameworks, usage guidelines, and best practices to help departments understand and utilize cloud services effectively. Preparing non-technical summaries, FAQs, and explainer documents about cloud policies and procedures.
• Organizing training sessions or workshops, managing logistics, drafting content, and capturing participant feedback.

Technology Management (2 interns)

11. Knowledge Management

• Organize and streamline Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or manuals. Maintain dashboards or Excel trackers with info like SLAs, usage stats, project timelines.
• Support in maintaining a knowledge repository of best practices, case studies, or vendor documentation.
• Convert technical writeups into non-technical explainer docs or infographics.
• Prepare simplified, citizen-facing content for e-service awareness.
• Study emerging trends in e-services, cloud infrastructure, data centres, etc., and write short briefs.

Project Appraisal (1 intern)

12. Documentation, Templates and Guidelines

• Identify common errors or gaps found in submitted proposals and suggest updates to templates or submission guidelines to improve clarity for future applicants.
• Organize project files, reports, and proposal documentation systematically (digitally or physically), ensuring ease of access and version control for the team.
• Create concise summaries, comparison sheets, or key-point extracts of proposals to support decision-makers in quickly understanding and comparing multiple submissions.
• Update Excel sheets or digital dashboards to track proposal status, pending inputs, deadlines, and approvals. This ensures better visibility and follow-up for all proposals.

How to Apply for NeGD Recruitment 2026

1. Interested and eligible students submit their application in the prescribed online application form. The form link is printed in the notice and is available through the Application Form link in the table below.
2. The application must be sponsored or forwarded by the institution where the applicant is currently enrolled or has recently passed out.
3. Submit the form on or before 20 November 2026 (Friday).

For general guidelines, the notice refers applicants to the Internship Policy on NeGD's website, https://negd.gov.in/. The notice names no documents to be attached.

Selection and Interview

• Interns are shortlisted based on marks in the qualifying degree.
• They are selected for the internship through interviews, or based on the judgement of the internal selection committee, as per NeGD's requirements.
• Weightage is given to the top 100 colleges per year, as per the ranking of the National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education.
• The selection of the candidate is based on the prescribed weightage formula.

The notice does not print the weightage formula or the interview mode.

Important Dates

Only the last date is printed as a fixed date. The rest of the calendar is described as tentative by NeGD.

Important Instructions

• Applications that are not sponsored or forwarded by the applicant's institution do not meet the notice's requirement.
• The remuneration is paid only after the full internship tenure and an accepted Report; it is subject to satisfactory performance certified by the Mentor.
• The extension of the internship to a third month depends on performance, NeGD's requirements and the time the intern is willing to spend.

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