Mass Communication Internship Programme 2026: ₹10,000 Monthly Stipend & Eligibility

At a glance

About the scheme

Launched by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Mass Communication Internship Programme (MCIP) provides students short-term exposure to government media operations. Interns work directly on social media strategy, audience engagement, press release writing, and public awareness regarding water conservation and management.

Benefits

• Monthly honorarium of ₹10,000 paid to each intern
• Official internship completion certificate upon successful conclusion
• Office working space, internet connectivity, and related necessities provided
• Direct posting and mentorship under a Deputy Secretary, Director, Joint Secretary, or Secretary office

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be an Indian student studying in or graduated from a recognized Indian college or university
• Applicant must be pursuing or have completed a BA, MA, PG diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or an MBA in Marketing or related subjects
• Applicant must own a personal laptop for work use
• Undergraduate applicants must have completed or appeared in the 2nd year/4th semester exams and scored at least 60% in class 12th
• Recent graduates or PG students must have at least 55% cumulative marks across all years or semesters
• Postgraduate applicants must have completed or appeared in 1st year/2nd semester exams or be pursuing research/PhD, with at least 55% in graduation

Who cannot apply

• International students are not eligible to apply
• Applicants without their own personal laptop are not eligible

Documents required

• Passport-size photograph
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Passport, or Voter ID)
• PAN Card
• Bank Passbook copy
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from college or university
• 500-word statement of purpose on 'Reason for Joining as Intern in DOWR, RD & GR'

How to apply

1. 1Download the application form (Annexure-I) and NOC format (Annexure-II) from the official Jal Shakti department portal notification.
2. 2Fill in all required academic and personal information in the application form.
3. 3Collect the signed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your college or university authority.
4. 4Draft the required 500-word write-up detailing your reasons for joining the department.
5. 5Send the completed application form along with self-attested documents via email to iec-mowr@nic.in.

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