The Ministry of External Affairs paid Delhi internship closes today, September 27, 2026. Final‑year students, where internships are mandatory, and graduates can still apply on the official portal. The programme offers a monthly honorarium and one‑time airfare support. Shortlisting, interviews, and results follow an October schedule already published.
Eligibility requires Indian citizenship and a graduate degree, or final‑year status with an internship mandate. The age cap is twenty five as on December 31, 2026. Intake is limited to thirty interns for this term. Applications, screening, and interviews run entirely through the dedicated MEA internship portal.
Eligibility and age cap for MEA Internship 2026 October intake
Selection uses a quota cum weightage system and video‑conference interviews. Academic performance in Class 12 and graduation carries weightage. Diversity is baked into the process with minimum women representation. The interview shortlist is thrice the intake. Interviews are conducted through digital video conferencing (DVC) on October 17, with calls issued October 7.
MEA Internship 2026 stipend and travel support details
Selected interns receive a Rs 10,000 monthly honorarium. The Ministry reimburses one‑time to and fro airfare, capped at prevailing economy fares between the state capital and Delhi, or the college location and Delhi. Interns manage their own accommodation and meals in Delhi during the internship period.
State and UT quota for Term II (October–March) 2026–27
Term II considers applicants from fourteen states and four Union Territories. States include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and others. Two seats are earmarked for Union Territories. Two more seats go to top scorers from aspirational districts or underprivileged sections. At least thirty percent seats are for women.
MEA Internship 2026 portal application: quick steps and dates
Register on internship.mea.gov.in using email and password, then log in. Complete profile, education and domicile details, and choose Term II. Upload asked documents, preview, and submit. Apply by September 27. Shortlist publishes October 7. Interviews happen October 17 by digital video conferencing. Final list releases October 23.
Documents to keep ready and MEA fraud‑check steps
Keep scanned copies of photo identity, recent photo, Class 12 and graduation mark sheets, domicile proof, and category certificate, if applicable. Final‑year students should have a bonafide letter stating internship is mandatory. Apply only through internship.mea.gov.in, verify the padlock, and use the official contact email for doubts.
