The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) have officially initiated the Digital India Internship Summer 2026 process by releasing the detailed areas of internship and schedule. After this process, the official application portal will remain open until 27th April 2026 at dii.nic.in.
Good news for students and fresh graduates preparing for careers in emerging technologies! The Digital India Internship initiative has officially announced its Summer 2026 batch with internship opportunities across multiple cutting-edge domains. The internship will commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026, with applications closing on 27th April 2026.
Digital India Internship Summer 2026 – Key Areas
Unlike the previous year’s broad list, the Summer 2026 program focuses on the following high-priority areas:
- Blockchain
- AR/VR (Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality)
- Cyber Security
- Micro Services
- Mobile Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Data Analytics
- AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning)
Important Dates
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released the complete timeline for the internship. Check the important dates below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Internship Announcement Date | 15th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27th April 2026 |
| Internship Start Date | 1st June 2026 |
| Internship End Date | 31st July 2026 |
When will the Digital India Internship Application close?
The Digital India Internship Summer 2026 application window is already open and will officially close on 27th April 2026. Interested candidates are advised to visit the official portal at dii.nic.in immediately.
The application process includes filling basic details, selecting the area of internship, and uploading a brief statement of purpose. Once the last date passes, no further applications will be accepted.
Digital India Internship 2026 – Key Details
Although the complete selection criteria will be available on the portal, candidates can have a look at the highlights from the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Digital India Internship Summer 2026 |
| Organizing Body | NIC (National Informatics Centre) under MeitY |
| Internship Duration | Two Months (1st June – 31st July 2026) |
| Location | NIC Centres across India |
| Eligibility | Students pursuing B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/MCA/BCA or equivalent; recent graduates may also be considered |
| Areas Offered | Blockchain, AR/VR, Cyber Security, Micro Services, Mobile Computing, Cloud, Data Analytics, AI/ML |
| Stipend | As per NIC norms (to be mentioned in offer letter) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
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What is This Digital India Internship Notification?
On 15th April 2026, the Digital India Internship portal published the Summer 2026 schedule along with a revised list of major internship areas. Unlike previous cycles that included UI/UX, IoT, and DevOps, this summer’s focus is streamlined to eight core emerging technologies as listed above. The notification also clearly states the start date (15th April 2026) and last date (27th April 2026) , giving students a limited 12-day window to apply.
Digital India #Internship
— NIC (@NICMeity) April 15, 2026(Summer 2026)
Ready to build, code, and innovate with real-world impact?
Here’s your chance to work with NIC and be part of India’s digital future!
Last date to apply: 27 April 2026
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What Does This Mean for Aspirants?
The release of the Digital India Internship Summer 2026 notification is a critical signal for students across India. It confirms that NIC centres nationwide will host interns for two months, providing hands-on experience in government-led tech projects. For aspirants, this serves as a direct opportunity to work on live digital public infrastructure projects. The streamlined area list means candidates should align their applications with the eight mentioned domains only.
Digital India Internship 2026 – Additional Details
The internship will be conducted offline at various NIC Centres across India. Selected candidates will work under the supervision of NIC officers and scientists. While the notification does not mention a fixed number of vacancies, candidates are encouraged to apply early as selection is likely to be on a first-cum-first-screened basis. For updates, follow the official X handle @dii_nic_in and keep checking dii.nic.in.
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