Ministry of Culture Internship 2026 — 20 Posts, Apply by Email

Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications for the engagement of 20 Interns under the Ministry of Culture Internship Programme, linked to the India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale (IAADB) 2026-27, a flagship international cultural event to be held at Purana Qila and other venues in Delhi. Graduate candidates, with experience working with government institutions, museums, cultural organisations or international cultural events considered desirable, can apply by email within 15 days of publication of the advertisement, approximately by 14 October 2026. Selected Interns will support the preparation and conduct of IAADB 2026-27 through research support, exhibition coordination, installation and de-installation assistance, visitor facilitation, public programming, documentation, and stakeholder coordination, working under the Curatorial team of IAADB or officers designated by the Ministry. Internship duration is two to six months on a rolling basis, and no formal selection process beyond application review is specified in the notification. Remuneration for Ministry of Culture Interns 2026 is ₹20,000, with the exact payment period not specified, and no application fee charged. Candidates for Ministry of Culture Internship 2026 must send their detailed Curriculum Vitae, portfolio of work experience with certificates, copies of educational qualifications, and any other supporting documents by email to the address specified in the official notification, ensuring the application reaches the Ministry within 15 days of the advertisement's publication. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since no leave is facilitated during the internship except on medical grounds (maximum 3 days with prior approval), and failure to follow this rule means no extension of the internship period and no experience certificate will be issued.

Graduate in any discipline. Experience of working with Government institutions, museums, cultural organisations, or international cultural events is desirable but not mandatory.

Not specified in the notification

• Graduate in any discipline; specific subject stream not specified
• Desirable (not mandatory): Experience working with Government institutions, museums, cultural organisations, or international cultural events
• The Joint Secretary (Museums) has the power to relax eligibility conditions for any deserving candidate
• Age Limit: Not specified in the notification
• Application Fee: Not specified in the notification
• Job Type: Internship, 2 to 6 months, rolling basis — this is an internship engagement, not a regular government job
• Leave: No leave facilitated except on medical grounds, maximum 3 days with prior approval; failure to comply means no extension and no experience certificate

Not specified in the notification

₹20,000 (remuneration; payment period — monthly or for full duration — not specified in the notification)

1. Read the official Ministry of Culture Internship 2026 advertisement carefully before applying.
2. Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting relevant academic and professional background.
3. Compile a portfolio of work experience with supporting certificates, if applicable.
4. Gather copies of educational qualification certificates and any other supporting documents.
5. Send all documents by email to the official address specified in the notification.
6. Ensure your application reaches the Ministry within 15 days of the advertisement's publication (approximately by 14 October 2026).
7. Retain a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference.
8. Await communication from the Ministry regarding selection, since the selection process is not detailed in the available notification.