Disaster Management Intern – NIDM

Apply for the NIDM Internship 2026 offered by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM). This government internship provides students with hands-on experience in disaster management, research, and policy development. Candidates can gain practical knowledge through project work, report writing, and training programs. Check eligibility criteria, stipend details, duration, selection process, and step-by-step application guide. Ideal for students from social science, engineering, health, and environmental backgrounds looking to build a career in disaster management and public policy. Apply online and enhance your skills with this valuable government internship opportunity.

Eligibility: 

(i) The programme is open to final-year undergraduate students, postgraduate students (any semester), M.Phil./Ph.D. scholars, and recent graduates from Disaster Management (preferable) and allied disciplines including Development Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Health Studies, Architecture, Media, Policy, and related fields.

(ii) Applicants must have secured a minimum of 65% marks (or equivalent grade) in their last qualifying examination.

Duration: The internship duration ranges from 2 to 4 months (subject to mentor review), with a maximum intake of 15 interns per cycle.

Selection: Selection will be based on academic merit, relevance to NIDM’s mandate in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and institutional requirements, and may include personal interaction. Final selection is subject to approval by the Competent Authority.

Place of internship: Internships are primarily on-site (NIDM Delhi and Vijayawada campuses); limited remote work may be permitted after one week of physical joining, subject to mentor approval.

(ii) Official communication will be routed exclusively through internship.nidm@nidm.gov.in.

(iii) Applicants are advised to await official correspondence, as processing may take a minimum of two weeks.

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• Interns must submit a final report in the prescribed format, and all internship outputs shall remain the property of NIDM. Certificates will be issued only upon successful completion and formal approval of the report.

Documents required (in PDF format):

• (i) SoP (max. one page) including information about interest in Disaster Risk Reduction, relevant academic/work experience, and proposed area of contribution at NIDM
• (ii) CV duly signed by HoD (max. two pages)

• Monthly Stipend
  • ₹12,000/month (UG students)
  • ₹15,000/month (PG / PhD students)
• Government Certificate
  • Official internship certificate after successful completion and report submission
• Practical Learning & Research Experience
  • Work on real projects related to disaster management, policy, and research
• Exposure to Government Sector
  • Internship under Ministry of Home Affairs (Govt. of India)
• Skill Development
  • Report writing, data analysis, field research, policy understanding
• Workshops & Training Access
  • Opportunity to attend seminars, conferences, and training programs
• Logistics Support
  • Office space, computer, and internet facilities provided
• Career Opportunities
  • Helps in careers like research, NGOs, public policy, disaster management, UPSC