MOEF & CC Internship Scheme | Apply Now for Govt Life Sciences Internship
Step into India’s top environmental authority with the MOEF & CC Internship Scheme 2026, a golden opportunity for students from Life Sciences and allied fields to gain real-world exposure in environmental governance, climate policy, and biodiversity research. This internship is not just a learning program, it’s a gateway to understanding how India shapes its environmental future at the national level.
About the Ministry
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF & CC) is the apex government body responsible for environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, climate change policy, and sustainable development in India. It oversees national programs related to forests, wildlife, pollution control, and environmental regulation. The ministry also collaborates with research institutions and policy bodies to strengthen ecological governance.
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About The Scheme
- Name of the Scheme: “Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme”
- Purpose: To allow short-term exposure to selected candidates with different Divisions/Units of Ministry as ‘Interns’.
- Period: The period of Internship shall not exceed 3 months.
- Experience Certificate: A Certificate regarding successful completion of Internship shall be issued by the Division Head of the concerned Division in the format as available at ‘Annexure-II’. Interns not completing the requisite period will not be issued any Certificate.
Objectives of the Scheme
- To allow young academic talent to be associated with the Ministry’s work for mutual benefit;
- The “Interns” shall have an opportunity to know about the Government functioning and Regulatory and Developmental Policy issues and contribute in its amendment, if required, by generating inputs such as empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers, etc;
- A candidate can apply for internship only once during a financial year.
Eligibility
- Graduation / Post Graduation Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Ecology, etc., recognized University/ Institution within India or abroad
- Research scholars enrolled in recognized institutions
Logistics & Support
Interns will be required to have their own laptops. Ministry shall provide them working space, Internet facility, and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Head of Division.
Stipend
- The quantum of stipend to be paid to the Interns shall be Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) per month.
- No stipend shall be paid if the student leaves the internship before completion of one month. Subsequently, the amount of stipend shall be paid proportionately depending upon the period of internship for the subsequent period of internship. Absence of the Interns from attending the assigned task in the Ministry for more than 3 days in month shall cause deduction of stipend amount equivalent to the number of days in excess of 3 days.
Selection Criteria at MOEF & CC
- The Applicants shall be selected on “Merit” basis.
- List of the selected candidates will be displayed on the website of Ministry.
How to Apply?
- Interested Applicants may APPLY ONLINE only in the address link to be indicated on the website of Ministry for internship.
- Interns must also clearly indicate the area of interest. The interns shall have the option to apply in one Discipline only. In case, any application/applications is/are received for nomination in more than one Disciplines, then it will be the prerogative of the Ministry to nominate the Discipline from the Disciplines mentioned by the intern.
- At the time of joining on selection, Applicants shall be required to produce a letter from their Supervisor/Head of Department/Principal, indicating their status in the Institution and “No Objection” for allowing their student to undergo MOEF & CC Internship programme for the period for which he or she is selected.
Last Date to Apply: 30.04.2026, 11:59 PM
Procedure for Selection and Other Modalities of the Scheme
- Applications will be screened and forwarded to concerned Divisions/Units for scrutiny and selection
- Internal Scrutiny Committee will evaluate candidates and select interns based on merit
- Each Division/Unit may take up to 2 interns per discipline, and selection decision is final
- Ministry may set eligibility criteria, limit applicants, and decide screening methods based on applications received
- Interns must complete assigned work and submit a report/paper at the end of the internship
- Seminars or presentations may be conducted by Divisions/Units for interns
- Attendance and work monitoring will be maintained by the concerned Division/Unit Heads
- Data access and intern conduct will be the responsibility of the respective Group Heads
- Applicants must submit graduation/post-graduation mark sheets or degree certificates
- Preference may be given to MSc/PGDM students from IIFM
- No boarding, lodging, or travel support will be provided; interns must make their own arrangements
- No job claim in the Ministry or its organizations after internship completion
- Applications must be submitted online within the stipulated timeline; incomplete applications will be rejected
- Candidates who have already completed internship in the Ministry are not eligible
- Final selection and decisions of Divisional Heads are binding and conclusive
The MOEF & CC Internship Scheme 2026 is a highly valuable opportunity for Life Sciences students to gain exposure in government-level environmental research and policymaking. This internship strengthens academic knowledge with practical experience and opens doors for future careers in environmental science and public policy.
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