About Internship Program
The Ministry of External Affairs is launching the second edition of the MEA Internships Program. The program is aiming towards continuing the aim of the Ministry to bring in more focus on MEA and provide value to the interns, as well as to ensure better gender inclusivity and increase diversity in terms of qualifications, domicile, etc.
Eligibility
It is open to Indian citizens with a minimum educational qualification of a graduate degree from a recognized university at the time of applying Internships shall also be open to students who are presently in the final year of their graduation. The age of the candidates should not exceed 25 years as of December 31st of the year of internship.
Duration
Internships will be offered in two terms of six months each:
- April to September and October to March.
- A maximum of 30 interns will be engaged by the ministry during each term.
- Each intern will be engaged for a minimum period of one month and a maximum period of three months.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via the link given below the post.
Selection Procedure
The selection process will be fully online at www.internship.mea.gov.in
Important dates
- 1 January 2024: Notification and Call for Applications for Term I, 2024.
- 14 January 2024: Deadline for receiving applications.
- 19 January 2024: Announcement of short-listed candidates and calls for interviews.
- 3 February 2024: Interviews (DVC) 9 February 2024: Announcement of selected candidates.
- 1 April 2024: Start of Internship Term I, 2024.
Stipend
Each intern will get an honorarium of INR 10,000 per month to help with living expenses.
Contact
Email: internship@mea.gov.in