NACO Internship Programme 2026: ₹8,000 Monthly Stipend, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) runs an internship programme launched in 2018 to give students practical exposure to the formulation and implementation of the National AIDS Control Programme. Interns work in various divisions of NACO on tasks such as data analysis, research, report writing and field visits related to HIV/AIDS interventions. The programme provides a stipend, certificate and logistic support, but does not guarantee a job. It is open throughout the year, with a maximum of ten interns at any time, and requires applicants to submit a prescribed application form along with supporting documents.

Benefits

• Stipend of ₹8,000 per month payable on successful completion
• Certificate issued on satisfactory completion
• Logistic support including workspace, stationery and photocopying facility

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Open to students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil or PhD courses in disciplines such as Preventive & Social Medicine, Public Health, Health Management, Statistics, Social Sciences etc.
• Must be from a recognized and reputed University.
• Preference given to applicants with excellent academic track record, research scholars, and those bringing project work relevant to NACO’s activities.

Who cannot apply

• Candidates whose internship was terminated or who discontinued before completing the set duration are not considered for future batches.

Documents required

• Write up not exceeding 500 words on how the student’s academic pursuit, as well as the National AIDS Control Programme, will benefit from this Internship.
• Copy of at least three documentary proofs of identity which should include a copy of passport and Aadhar card/Voter ID/PAN Card in case of Indian nationals and passport, OCI card and National Identity Card in case of OCI card holders.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Introduction Letter from the Head of the Institution on the official stationery where the applicant has studied/is studying.
• No objection certificate from University/Institution in case the internship is to be pursued in parallel with an ongoing course. The prescribed format is placed in Annexure IV.
• Self-attested certificates and transcripts for all the accomplishments mentioned in the Application Form (educational qualifications, current courses being pursued and projects).
• Photograph.
• Photo Identity (Voter ID/ PAN/ Adhaar/ Passport).
• Approval Letter from the Dean/ Principal of the College/ University.
• (for students from abroad) Travel documents.
• (for students from abroad) Approval Letter from the Institute.
• A report on the area of internship/study.

How to apply

1. 1Download the prescribed application form from the NACO website (Annexure‑IV) at https://naco.gov.in/sites/default/files/NacoInternship%20Programme.pdf.
2. 2Prepare the required documents including the 500‑word write‑up, identity proofs, CV, introduction letter, NOC (if applicable) and self‑attested certificates.
3. 3Send the completed application form along with all documents by registered/speed post or email to the Deputy Secretary, NACO, 9th Floor, Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001 (email: naco.internship@gmail.com).
4. 4Ensure the application reaches at least one month before the desired internship start date.
5. 5Wait for scrutiny by the Internship Committee; if shortlisted, attend a personal interaction or interview (face‑to‑face or via phone/Skype).
6. 6Receive intimation by email or speed post if selected and proceed to join the internship.

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