The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), a constitutional body established under Article 338-A of the Indian Constitution and working under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has issued an official internship notification for 2026 inviting applications from graduate, postgraduate, and research scholars enrolled in recognised universities and institutions across India. The internship programme comes with a monthly stipend of up to Rs 15,000 and is aimed at exposing students to the Commission’s research activities related to tribal welfare, policy analysis, and constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Tribes. The last date to apply is June 18, 2026.
NCST Internship 2026 Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) |
| Application Last Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Monthly Stipend | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Minimum Duration | 3 months |
| Maximum Duration | 6 months |
| Application Mode | Online at ncst.gov.in |
| Official Website | ncst.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate students who have completed or appeared for the second year (4th semester) of a bachelor’s degree and secured minimum 60 percent marks in Class 12
- Postgraduate students currently enrolled in any recognised university or institution in India
- Research scholars (MPhil and PhD) enrolled in recognised institutions
- Bonafide students of a recognised university or institution within India
What the Internship Involves
- Exposure to various functional wings within NCST
- Contribution to empirical data collection and collation of in-house information
- Analysis support for Commission activities
- Research assistance on tribal welfare policies and constitutional safeguards
Additional Requirement
Applicants must submit a brief handwritten write-up (not typed) on the topic: “Reasons for joining as Intern in NCST” along with the online application. This is a mandatory field and incomplete applications will be rejected.
The NCST Internship Programme provides a rare opportunity to contribute to policy research at a constitutional body and gain hands-on experience in public administration and social research. Students from social sciences, law, economics, political science, and development studies backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
