NeGD Technical Internship 2026 Notification Out for 50 Slots, ₹20,000 Stipend for B.Tech / M.Tech Students, Apply by 20 November
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced its Technical Internship Winter Programme 2026. There are 50 internship slots: 40 for the regular six-month term and 10 for the short two-month term. The slots cover software development, frontend and UI-UX, testing and security, databases, business analysis, data engineering, AI / ML and DevOps. Selected interns will get a stipend of ₹20,000 per month.
Engineering graduates and postgraduates with at least 75% marks who passed in 2025 or 2026, and final-year students graduating in 2027, can apply. The application must be submitted through an online Google Form by 20 November 2026, and it must be sponsored or forwarded by the student's institution. This is an offline internship, and interns will have to attend the NeGD office daily during working hours. This article covers the roles, slots, eligibility, stipend, selection process and how to apply. You can find more opportunities for engineering students and freshers on our latest jobs and internships page.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Digital India Corporation, MeitY
➤ Programme: Technical Internship – Winter Programme 2026
➤ Total slots: 50 (Regular 6 months: 40, Short term 2 months: 10)
➤ Stipend: ₹20,000 per month
➤ Eligibility: B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech or equivalent with 75% marks
➤ Batches: Passed in 2025 or 2026, or final year (2027)
➤ Mode: Offline (daily attendance at NeGD)
➤ Last date: 20 November 2026 (Friday)
➤ Apply: Online Google Form, sponsored by your institution
➤ Website: negd.gov.in
NeGD Technical Internship 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Digital India Corporation (DIC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India |
| Programme | Technical Internship (Winter Programme 2026) |
| Total Slots | 50 (Regular term: 40, Short term: 10) |
| Duration | Regular term: 6 months; Short term: 2 months |
| Stipend | ₹20,000 per month |
| Mode | Offline (daily attendance as per NeGD working hours) |
| Selection | Shortlisting on marks + Interview / selection committee |
| Application Mode | Online (Google Form), sponsored by the institution |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Official Website | negd.gov.in |
NeGD Technical Internship 2026 Important Dates
| Event | January Session (Regular, 6 months) | December Session (Short term, 2 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement / Advertisement | 2nd week of November 2026 | 2nd week of November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2026 | 20 November 2026 |
| Selection of Candidates | Last week of November 2026 | Last week of November 2026 |
| Intimation of Selection | 1st week of December 2026 | 1st week of December 2026 |
| Internship Period (Tentative) | January to July | December to January |
| Certificate / Stipend | After completion and approval of the mentor | |
All dates are tentative. The calendar mentions an extension up to February for the December session, but the duration section says the short-term internship is fixed at 2 months with no extension.
NeGD Technical Internship 2026 Roles and Slots
| Role | Regular (6 months) | Short Term (2 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Java / PHP / Python / NodeJS / Dotnet Developer | 5 | 1 |
| UI-UX Designer / Frontend Developer (React / JavaScript / Angular / TypeScript) | 5 | 1 |
| Product Testing / Security Testing / Software Tester / Quality Analyst | 8 | 3 |
| Database Programmer | 5 | 1 |
| Business Analyst | 5 | 1 |
| Data Engineering & Analytics | 4 | 1 |
| Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Internet of Things | 4 | 1 |
| DevOps, Automation and Infra Monitoring | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 10 |
What Interns Will Do
- Software Developer: Build and maintain web application modules, write RESTful APIs, debug backend issues, follow secure coding practices and help standardise government websites under GIGW.
- UI-UX / Frontend: Design in Figma, build responsive interfaces and reusable components, and integrate APIs with backend teams.
- Testing / Security: Run scans with Nessus, Nmap or Burp Suite, prepare VAPT reports, test for SQL injection and XSS, and do manual, automated and AI bot testing with Selenium or Postman.
- Database Programmer: Manage MySQL, PostgreSQL or MongoDB databases, schemas, indexes, backups, migration and clustering.
- Business Analyst: Prepare documentation and user stories, refer to SRS / FRS, and create reports, flowcharts and wireframes.
- Data Engineering: Build ETL pipelines, clean large datasets, create dashboards in Power BI, Tableau or Python, and automate tasks with Apache Airflow.
- AI / ML / IoT: Work on NLP for chatbots and document summarisation, build RAG-based chatbots using GenAI models, and tune and validate models.
- DevOps: Configure cloud services, set up CI/CD with Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions, work with Docker / Kubernetes and monitor systems with Prometheus, Grafana or ELK.
NeGD Technical Internship 2026 Eligibility
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Engineering Graduate or Post-Graduate (or equivalent) |
| Minimum Marks | 75% in the qualifying degree |
| Year of Passing | 2025 or 2026, or final-year students graduating in 2027 |
Students who passed before 2025 cannot apply. Meeting the minimum qualification or marks does not guarantee selection. The notice does not mention any application fee or age limit. Engineering students who do not meet the 75% cut-off can look at the ONGC apprentice recruitment 2026.
NeGD Technical Internship Stipend and Certificate
- A token stipend of ₹20,000 per month will be paid, subject to satisfactory performance certified by the mentor after every 30 days.
- The regular-term internship is fixed at 6 months and the short-term internship at 2 months. Neither will be extended.
- NeGD will issue a certificate on satisfactory completion, subject to the mentor's certification.
- Regular attendance and satisfactory performance are compulsory for both the stipend and the certificate.
NeGD Technical Internship 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on marks in the qualifying degree.
- Selection through interview or the judgement of NeGD's internal selection committee.
- Weightage for students who have completed relevant certification courses.
Selected students and their colleges will be informed in the first week of December. For more updates for students, see our education news section.
How to Apply for NeGD Technical Internship 2026
- Read the internship advertisement and NeGD's Internship Policy on negd.gov.in.
- Get your application sponsored or forwarded by the institution where you are studying or from which you recently passed out.
- Keep your certificates for relevant certification courses ready, as they carry weightage.
- Open the online application form: forms.gle/7rK1WPeyHZqGVEXp8.
- Fill in your details, choose your role and submit the form by 20 November 2026.
The window is short, so ask your college for the forwarding letter right away. Students looking for other government internships can also see the Coal India internship November 2026.
NeGD Technical Internship 2026 for West Bengal Students
The internship is open to engineering students across India, so B.Tech and M.Tech students from West Bengal colleges, including those affiliated to MAKAUT, Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur and IIT Kharagpur, can apply. The 75% cut-off is high, so check your marks carefully before applying, especially if your university uses CGPA.
The notice says the technical internship is offline and requires daily attendance at NeGD. NeGD's office is in New Delhi, so students from Bengal will have to stay in Delhi for 2 or 6 months. Final-year students should also check whether a 6-month offline internship from January to July fits their college schedule. Engineering graduates looking for jobs under MeitY can also check the SCL recruitment 2026 with a Kolkata exam centre.
NeGD Technical Internship 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for the NeGD Technical Internship 2026?
The last date is 20 November 2026 (Friday).
Q2. How much stipend does NeGD pay technical interns?
₹20,000 per month, certified by the mentor after every 30 days.
Q3. How many interns will be selected?
50 in total: 40 for the regular 6-month term and 10 for the short 2-month term.
Q4. Who can apply?
Engineering graduates and postgraduates with at least 75% marks who passed in 2025 or 2026, and final-year students graduating in 2027.
Q5. Is the NeGD technical internship online?
No. It is an offline internship, and interns must attend the NeGD office daily during working hours.
Q6. Can the internship be extended?
According to the duration section, no. The regular term is fixed at 6 months and the short term at 2 months.
Q7. How are interns selected?
Shortlisting is based on marks, followed by an interview or committee assessment. Relevant certification courses get extra weightage.
NeGD Technical Internship 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Google Form) | Apply Now |
| Official Advertisement PDF | Download PDF |
| NeGD Official Website | negd.gov.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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