NHRC Invites Applications for Online Short-Term Internship Programme – May 2025

 

NHRC Invites Applications for Online Short-Term Internship Programme – May 2025

New Delhi – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has officially opened applications for its Online Short-Term Internship Programme scheduled from 13th May to 23rd May 2025. This full-time internship, conducted in virtual mode, provides an opportunity for students across India to engage with human rights issues, policy frameworks, and NHRC’s functioning.

About NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory public body established on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance, later formalized through the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA). NHRC is mandated to protect and promote human rights—defined as “rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of the individual” as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution and international covenants enforceable in Indian courts.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are open to eligible students from all over the country. The detailed eligibility norms are as follows:

• Students in the 3rd year or above of a 5-year integrated postgraduate law course
• Students in the 3rd or final year of a 3-year undergraduate degree
• Students of any year/semester in postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma programs
• Research scholars from any stream

Additional conditions include:

• Minimum 60% marks in Class XII and in all subsequent academic courses (including the ongoing one)
• Candidates must provide CGPA to percentage conversion formula and clearly mention the calculated percentage
• The maximum age limit is 28 years as of 1st April 2025

Internship Details

• Duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: 13th May to 23rd May 2025
• Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
• Mode: Online
• Type: Full-time engagement

Selected candidates must ensure their availability for the entire duration of the internship.

Stipend and Certification

• A stipend of Rs. 2000/- will be awarded to all student interns upon successful completion
• Certificate of Participation will be awarded based on:
  • Attendance, punctuality, and discipline
  • Active participation in sessions
  • Timely submission of Project Report, Project Presentation, and Book Review

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for the internship is 05 May 2025 by 6:00 PM. Incomplete applications or those missing required documents will be summarily rejected.

Documents Required

Applicants must upload the following documents online:

1. Statement of Purpose (SoP): A 250-word write-up titled “Statement of Purpose for joining NHRC Online Short Term Internship”
2. Academic Records: Self-attested scanned copies of all mark sheets from Class XII onwards, including each year/semester of the current course
3. Recommendation Letter: Scanned recommendation in the prescribed format from HOD/Dean/Principal

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply through the official NHRC internship portal.

Application Procedure

Click Here to Apply.

Contact Info

For any details, you may please contact at Ph: 011-24663283, 24663371 (between 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on working days, i.e. Monday to Friday).

Official notification is here.

 For any assistance, they can contact the Commission at:

Phone: 011-24663283 / 011-24663371
Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

For more details and to apply, visit the official NHRC website.