NITI Aayog’s DMEO Invites Internship Applications, Apply by Nov 10

The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), an attached office under NITI Aayog, is accepting internship applications from students interested in public policy, economics and government programme evaluation. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NITI Aayog Internship Scheme. The application window for November 2026 closes on November 10.
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Internship Offers Exposure to Government Projects
The DMEO internship programme provides students with an opportunity to understand how government policies and programmes are monitored and evaluated. According to its official website, interns get exposure to ongoing projects, evaluation studies, outcome-based monitoring systems and sector reviews.
The programme is intended for students interested in public policy, economics, programme monitoring and evaluation. Interns get an opportunity to understand government functioning, policy implementation and challenges faced during the execution of various government schemes.
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DMEO works towards strengthening the monitoring and evaluation system in India and assessing the progress and outcomes of government initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
Students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate degrees, as well as research scholars enrolled in recognised institutions in India or abroad, can apply, subject to the eligibility conditions under the NITI Aayog Internship Scheme.
Undergraduate applicants must have completed or appeared in their second-year or fourth-semester examinations and secured at least 85% marks in Class 12. Postgraduate applicants must have completed or appeared in their first-year or second-semester examinations and secured at least 70% marks in graduation.
The internship is unpaid and can last from six weeks to six months. Selected candidates are also required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their college or institution at the time of joining.
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Applications must be submitted online under the Programme Monitoring and Evaluation category. The registration window remains open from the 1st to the 10th of every month.
Key details
- Organisation: DMEO, NITI Aayog
- Location: New Delhi
- Eligible applicants: Undergraduate, postgraduate students and research scholars meeting the scheme criteria
- Areas: Public policy, economics, monitoring and evaluation
- Stipend: Unpaid
- Duration: Six weeks to six months
- November application deadline: November 10, 2026
- Application mode: Online
Interested candidates can visit the official website to check the guidelines and submit their applications.
Apply here for Dmeo Internship: https://www.dmeo.gov.in/en/content/internship
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