NPC Students Internship Program 2026: Internship Completion Certificate, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The NPC Students Internship Program offers Indian graduation and post-graduation students an unpaid internship in fields like IT, Energy, Agribusiness, etc., providing workspace, internet facility and an internship completion certificate upon successful project submission. Applicants must be Indian citizens, not have applied in the current financial year, and submit a CV and No Objection Certificate through their college to the NPC Director (HRM) in New Delhi.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Internship completion certificate |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Commerce And Industry |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The National Productivity Council (NPC), under the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, runs the NPC Students Internship Program to give students pursuing graduation or post-graduation hands-on experience in areas such as Industrial Engineering, Environment Management, Energy Management, Agribusiness, Economic Services, Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0. Interns receive workspace with internet, must bring their own laptop and arrange transport, and earn a certificate after submitting a project report; no stipend is provided.
Benefits
- Internship completion certificate upon successful completion and submission of project report
- Working space with internet facility and other necessities provided by NPC
- Interns must make their own arrangements for transportation and bring their own laptops
- No financial remuneration or stipend provided during internship
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a citizen of India
- Applicant must not have already applied for the internship in the current financial year
- Applicant must be a student pursuing graduation or post-graduation studies
Documents required
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – self-attested
- Letter from Supervisor/Head of Department/Principal indicating No Objection Certificate
- Project/assignment report/paper to be submitted at the end of the internship
How to apply
- 1Fill and sign the application form as per the prescribed format, attach self-attested CV and NOC letter, mention desired internship duration, and submit it to your college/institution.
- 2The college/institution forwards all applications to the Director (HRM), National Productivity Council, New Delhi - 110003.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for NPC Students Internship Program?+
Indian citizens pursuing graduation or post-graduation who have not applied for this internship in the current financial year.
What is the duration of the internship?+
The internship lasts for two months, typically starting in the first week of June, and may be extended on a case‑to‑case basis if required.
Is any stipend provided during the internship?+
No, selected interns are not entitled to any financial remuneration or stipend during the internship period.
How to apply for the internship?+
Fill and sign the prescribed application form, attach self-attested CV and NOC letter, mention the desired duration, and submit it to your college/institution, which then forwards it to NPC Director (HRM) in New Delhi.
What documents are required for the application?+
Self‑attested Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a No Objection Certificate from the Supervisor/Head of Department/Principal.
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