Internship Opportunity: Summer Internship Programme 2026 at National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

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Internship Opportunity: Summer Internship Programme 2026 at National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Legal Vidhiya brings to you a prestigious opportunity to intern with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) through its Summer Internship Programme (SIP) 2026.

📄 Official Notification

Position Details

Programme: Summer Internship Programme (SIP) 2026
Organisation: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Duration: 1st June to 25th June 2026
Mode: On-site (New Delhi)

About the Opportunity

NHRC conducts its Summer Internship Programme to promote awareness and understanding of human rights issues. Interns get exposure to policy discussions, research work, and institutional functioning of one of India’s premier statutory bodies.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following:

Law Students:
• 2nd & 3rd year (3-year LL.B.)
• 4th & 5th year (5-year LL.B.)
LL.M. students
Students from social sciences and related disciplines
Minimum 60% marks in Class XII and graduation semesters
Age not exceeding 28 years as on 01.04.2026
Must be enrolled in a UGC-recognized university

Selection Criteria

Academic performance
250-word Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
Preference for candidates with interest in human rights research

Programme Highlights

Classroom sessions on human rights issues
Interaction with NHRC Chairperson and senior officials
Research project work
Field visits (courts, commissions, institutions)
Book review and group presentations

Stipend & Benefits

₹12,000 stipend upon successful completion
Travel allowance (AC 3-tier train fare for outstation candidates)
Certificate of participation
Awards for top performers

Application Process

Apply through the official NHRC website
Submit:
• Mark sheets (Class X, XII, and semesters)
• SOP
• Letter of Recommendation
Applications must be submitted online only