The Ministry of Culture, Government of India has opened applications for its Internship Programme 2026, offering 20 intern positions to graduates. Selected interns will get practical, hands-on exposure to ministry work linked with IAADB 2026-27, with the engagement running 2 to 6 months on a rolling basis. 🎓🇮🇳
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
The Ministry of Culture Internship Programme is a Government of India initiative that brings young graduates into the working of the Culture Ministry for short, practical engagements. For the 2026 intake, the ministry will engage 20 interns to assist with work connected to IAADB 2026-27.
Internships will be offered on a rolling basis and can last anywhere from 2 to 6 months. A remuneration of ₹20,000 is mentioned in the notification. Experience is not mandatory — the programme is open to fresh graduates, though prior work with government institutions, museums, cultural organisations, or international cultural events is considered desirable.
Vacancy Details
| Position | Number of Posts | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Intern – Ministry of Culture Internship Programme (IAADB 2026-27 work) | 20 | ₹20,000 (as mentioned in the notification; not clarified whether monthly or for the full internship) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Graduate in any discipline (no specific subject or stream made compulsory) |
| Experience | Not mandatory; experience in government institutions, museums, cultural organisations, or international cultural events is desirable |
| Age limit | To be announced (not specified in the notification) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 29 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | Within 15 days of publication — applications must reach the ministry (roughly by 14 October 2026) |
| Internship duration | 2 to 6 months |
| Engagement mode | Rolling basis |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | No application fee mentioned in the notification |
How to Apply
- Prepare your detailed CV, and a portfolio if you have one.
- Keep your educational qualification certificates and other supporting documents ready.
- Email all documents to [email protected].
- Make sure your application reaches the ministry within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication (advertised 29 September 2026).
- Save a copy of the sent email for your records.
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