National Renewable Energy Internship Scheme (NREIS) 2026 – ₹15,000 Monthly Stipend
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Quick answer
The National Renewable Energy Internship Scheme (NREIS) provides internship opportunities to students pursuing graduate or post‑graduate degrees in Engineering, Management, Law, Science or Renewable Energy, as well as professionals working in the renewable energy sector. Selected interns receive a stipend of ₹15,000 per month for physical internships, a certificate on completion, and logistic support such as internet facilities. Applications are submitted online via the MNRE HRD portal (www.hrd.mnre.gov.in) by filling the form, uploading required documents and noting the Application ID.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Key Benefits |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of New and Renewable Energy |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The scheme, run by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to familiarize interns with the Ministry’s functioning, programmes and policy in renewable energy, and to generate inputs like analysis, technical reports and policy papers. Internships last between two and six months, with a maximum of 20 interns per year, offered twice a year based on MNRE requirement.
Benefits
- Stipend: ₹15,000 per month for physical internships only (no stipend for virtual internships)
- Certificate of Internship issued on satisfactory completion and evaluation of the report/paper
- Logistic Support: internet facilities and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Heads for physical internship (interns must provide their own laptop and arrange lodging and boarding)
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Pursuing a graduate or post‑graduate degree course in Engineering/Management/Law/Science/Renewable Energy in a recognized university/institution within India or abroad
- OR working in the Renewable Energy area in National, International, and Non‑Governmental Institutes/organisations
- NOTE: MNRE may relax any of the above conditions for deserving candidates
Who cannot apply
- Virtual internships do not receive a stipend
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport size photograph
- Passing Certificate / Degree / Marksheet of Graduation / Post Graduation
- Letter from the Supervisor / Head of the Department / Principal indicating their Status in the Institution
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Institution
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Identity Card / Proof of Enrolment into the Institute
- Details of the Bank Account (for the disbursement of stipend)
How to apply
- 1Visit the official MNRE HRD portal at www.hrd.mnre.gov.in
- 2Fill in the online application form, upload all required documents (self‑attested if needed) in the prescribed file size and type
- 3Click ‘Submit’ and note down the Application ID for future reference
- 4Note: Applications can be submitted on a half‑yearly basis (preferably July and January); the area of interest must be indicated; apply at least one month before the expected date of joining and not more than three months in advance
Frequently asked questions
What shall be the amount of monthly stipend paid to the interns?+
A stipend amount of Rs. 15,000/- per month will be provided for physical internships only.
To which divisions of the MNRE will the interns be attached?+
These interns will be attached to the senior-level officers of the Ministry in various Programme Divisions.
Students from which education streams can apply for this internship?+
The students of various Engineering, Science, Management, law and other streams may undertake internships in the Ministry and in organizations under its aegis to understand various activities of the Ministry to become Researchers/Managers in the renewable energy area.
What shall be the deliverables on the part of the interns?+
Interns shall have an opportunity to learn about the Ministry's functioning, programmes and policy, and issues in Renewable Energy and contribute to generating inputs such as analysis, technical reports/ technology advancement/ project reports/policy papers, etc. for the furtherance of the objectives of this Ministry.
How many times in a year does the call for applications open?+
The internship is available twice a year based on the MNRE requirement.
Can school students also apply for this internship?+
The applicant should be pursuing graduate or post-graduate degree courses in Engineering/ Management/ Law/ Science stream/Renewable Energy in a recognized University/institution within India or abroad.
How many interns are taken every year?+
A maximum of 20 interns will be provided internships per year.
What shall be the duration of the internship?+
The duration will be from two to six months to be counted from the day of the start of the internship.
Will logistic support be provided by the MNRE to the interns?+
Logistic Support: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy shall provide them with internet facilities and other necessities deemed fit by the concerned Heads for physical internship. Interns will be required to have their own Laptops. They shall also make their own lodging and boarding arrangements.
Does this internship guarantee placement in MNRE?+
There will be no commitment to the placement of interns in the Ministry or allied/ subordinate organizations.
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