As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations to commemorate 75 years of independence, Ministry of External Affairs is launching the first edition of the MEA Internships Programme.
The MEA Internship Policy 2022 aims to take foreign policy closer to the people; bring in more focus on MEA, provide more value to the interns, ensure better gender inclusivity and increase diversity in terms of qualifications, domicile and socio-economic status amongst the cohort of interns engaged by the Ministry.
Eligibility
- Open to Indian citizens
- Minimum educational qualification of a graduate degree from a recognized university (final years can also apply)
Age Limit
- Should not exceed 25 years as on 31 December of the year of internship.
Stipend : INR 10,000 per month
Total vacancies : 75
Selection Process
- The selection process will be fully online at www.internship.mea.gov.in with applications, scrutiny, selection, allocation of Division, notification, extension and certification to be managed on a dedicated internship portal of the Ministry.
- There may be 2 interns from each of the 28 States, 2 interns from each of the 8 Union Territories and 3 more interns with maximum marks from TADP districts / underprivileged sections of the society.
- State-wise merit lists will be prepared - separately for male and female candidates by elimination based on academic performance in +2 and graduation exams.
Last date : 15 feb 2022
