Intro
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has launched the Young Aqua Leaders Internship Programme 2026, giving students and young graduates a chance to learn how Delhi’s water and wastewater systems actually work. The six-month internship selects 40 candidates per cycle and pays graduate and postgraduate interns a stipend of ₹15,000 per month. Applications are open and the last date to apply is 15 October 2026.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Seat Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Stipend and Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
The Young Aqua Leaders Internship Programme 2026 is organised by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the government body responsible for water supply and sewage treatment in Delhi. The programme places interns inside the board’s operations so they get practical exposure to water supply, treatment and wastewater management. Each internship cycle runs for six months and takes in 40 interns. Applications for the 2026 programme are currently being accepted through an online Google Form.
Seat Details
- Organisation: Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
- Programme: Young Aqua Leaders Internship Programme 2026
- Total seats per cycle: 40
- Internship duration: 6 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to students and young candidates who have recently completed graduation or post-graduation.
- Final-year undergraduate students can also apply, but no stipend is paid to them.
- Graduate and postgraduate interns receive the stipend.
- Candidates with a field of study relevant to water or wastewater management may have an advantage during selection.
- Minimum age: 18 years. No maximum age is specified in the available details.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | September 2026 |
| Application start | September 2026 (applications ongoing) |
| Last date to apply | 15 October 2026 |
Stipend and Application Fee
| Candidate category | Monthly stipend | Duration | Total amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final-year undergraduate | No stipend | 6 months | Not applicable |
| Graduate | ₹15,000 | 6 months | ₹90,000 |
| Postgraduate | ₹15,000 | 6 months | ₹90,000 |
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
- Application screening — submitted applications are reviewed.
- Academic performance — the candidate’s academic record may be considered.
- Statement of Purpose — the submitted SOP is evaluated.
- Subject relevance — relevance of the candidate’s field of study may be considered.
- Shortlisting and final selection — selected candidates are notified as per the programme process.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Delhi Jal Board website.
- Open the internship section or the Young Aqua Leaders Internship Programme details.
- Read the eligibility conditions and guidelines carefully.
- Open the online application/Google Form link.
- Fill in your personal, academic and Statement of Purpose details correctly.
- Review everything and submit the form before 15 October 2026.
- Keep a copy or screenshot of your submitted application.
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