The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has announced Full-time Internship Programmes for the 2025-26 period. ICSSR Internship 2025-26 is especially valuable for candidates aiming to develop practical research skills and gain insight into the workings of a government-affiliated research council.
Online applications is now open and the last date to apply is 18 August 2025.
ICSSR Internship 2025-26 Notification Out
Senior Internship
Number of Vacancies: 20
Duration: Six Months
Stipend: ₹25,000/- P.M (Fixed)
Educational Qualifications: Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in any discipline of Social Sciences, Humanities, or Interdisciplinary Streams from a recognized university/institution.
Junior Internship
Number of Vacancies: 20
Duration: Three Months
Stipend: ₹15,000/- P.M (Fixed)
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.Sc./B.com) with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in any discipline of Social Sciences, Humanities, or Interdisciplinary Streams from a recognized university/institution.
The candidate must have successfully completed their degree in the year 2024 or thereafter.
As on the date of application, the candidate must not be enrolled in or pursuing any full-time Post Graduate programme.
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Skills Required for ICSSR Internship 2025-26
Applicants must have:
- A good understanding of research methodology and statistical tools used in social science research
- Proficiency in data analysis
- Strong communication skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Additionally, the ideal candidate should demonstrate strong organizational abilities and a willingness to learn and contribute effectively to research activities.
Selection Process for ICSSR Internship
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interaction/interview.
- This internship is neither a job nor does it provide any assurance of future employment with ICSSR.
- Candidates must submit their applications online only via app.icssr.org.
- The completed application must be submitted by 18th August, 2025 (last date).
- ICSSR reserves the right to modify or cancel the internship programme or the selection process, if necessary.
- The internship will be based at ICSSR, New Delhi.
- Very limited residential accommodation is available, only for female candidates, on a twin-sharing basis. All other candidates must make their own living arrangements during the internship period.
- Interns will be required to work offline, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday (9:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.), including a half-hour lunch break.
For more details about the Internship visit the Official link Here
FAQs
1. What is the application window for ICSSR Internship Programme 2025-26?
Online applications must be submitted by 18th August, 2025. The start date for applications is not specified in the provided text.
2. Who is eligible for the Senior Internship at ICSSR?
Candidates holding a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in any discipline of Social Sciences, Humanities, or Interdisciplinary Streams from a recognized university/institution are eligible.
3. Who is eligible for the Junior Internship at ICSSR?
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.Sc./B.com) with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in any discipline of Social Sciences, Humanities, or Interdisciplinary Streams from a recognized university/institution are eligible. Additionally, the degree must have been completed in 2024 or thereafter, and the candidate must not be enrolled in any full-time Post Graduate programme as on the date of application.
4. How many vacancies are available and what are the stipends?
There are 20 vacancies for Senior Internship with a stipend of ₹25,000/- P.M. (Fixed) and 20 vacancies for Junior Internship with a stipend of ₹15,000/- P.M. (Fixed).
5. What is the selection process?
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interaction/interview.
6. Is the internship location-based?
Yes, the internship will be based at ICSSR, New Delhi. Limited twin-sharing residential accommodation is available only for female candidates.
7. Does the internship lead to employment?
No, this internship is neither a job nor does it provide any assurance of future employment with ICSSR.