EPFO Internship Scheme 2026: ₹8,000 Monthly Stipend, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

The Internship Scheme of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) invites students and recent graduates to work as interns for a period of two to six months. Interns receive a monthly stipend of ₹8,000, are provided with workspace, computer and internet facilities, and receive a certificate upon successful completion. The scheme aims to familiarize interns with EPFO’s functioning and policy matters, allowing them to contribute to policy/legislation formulation through research and reports. It is open to law students in the final two years of their degree, law graduates, post‑graduate law students, research scholars, and students pursuing MBA, MSW, MSc, MA, M.Com or MCA from recognised universities in India or abroad. Applications are submitted by email to the designated EPFO address with the prescribed form and required documents.

Benefits

• Stipend of ₹8,000 per month for the duration of the internship
• Logistic support including working space, computer with internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit
• Certificate of Internship issued on satisfactory completion and submission of report/paper

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Pursuing law in the last two years of the degree course or being a Law Graduate
• Pursuing Post Graduation in Law or being a Research Scholar in Law
• Pursuing post‑graduation courses such as MBA, MSW, MSc, MA, M.Com or MCA
• Enrolled in a recognised University/Institution within India or abroad

Documents required

• Letter of Recommendation from the Head of Institution on official stationery
• Permission Letter / No Objection Certificate from the Supervisor or Head of Department (if internship is pursued alongside an ongoing course)
• Copy of documentary proofs of identity (passport, Aadhar Card, Voter Card, etc.; for OCI holders also OCI Card and National Identity Card)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Self‑attested certificates, mark sheets or transcripts for all accomplishments mentioned in the application
• Original documents for verification at the time of selection
• Report/Paper to be presented to the Head of the Division at the end of the internship

How to apply

1. 1Download the prescribed application form from the EPFO website.
2. 2Fill the form and attach a Letter of Recommendation from your institution’s Head.
3. 3If you are pursuing an ongoing course, also attach a No Objection Certificate from your Supervisor or Head of Department.
4. 4Send the completed form and documents via email to rc.hrm@epfindia.gov.in.
5. 5Do not send soft copies of mark sheets or certificates with the application as they are not required.

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