Internship Opportunity at Office of Shri Raghav Chadha, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) [Research; Monsoon Session 2026] [Apply by May 22]

About the Opportunity

The Research Internship for the Monsoon Session 2026 is open to recent post‑graduates or students currently pursuing postgraduate studies who have strong analytical, writing, and communication skills and an understanding of India’s political and governance systems. The selected intern will assist in preparing research documents, policy briefs, analysing legislative developments, and supporting parliamentary work.

Eligibility

Candidates must be pursuing or have completed a Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Economics, Finance, Journalism, or related fields. They should demonstrate a strong interest in public policy, Indian politics, and governance; possess excellent writing skills in both English and Hindi; be proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); work under tight deadlines; have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally; and have access to a personal laptop.

Duration

Monsoon Session 2026.

Responsibilities

The intern will conduct research and analysis on parliamentary proceedings, legislative bills, parliamentary questions, and national/regional issues; draft research documents, policy briefs, speech pointers, and background notes; monitor daily news cycles, ministry updates, and government releases; support data compilation, fact‑checking, and synthesis into concise briefs; and maintain trackers for parliamentary developments, political trends, and media narratives.

Preferred Experience

Priority may be given to candidates with prior experience in academic institutions, think tanks, government bodies, or research organisations (including internships) and/or knowledge of parliamentary rules and procedures.

Perks and Benefits

Selected interns will get an opportunity to work closely with policymakers and political leaders; receive a Certificate of Internship upon successful completion; benefit from mentorship and exposure to policy and political work; and may be issued a Letter of Recommendation based on performance.

Application Deadline

22 May 2026, 05:00 PM (IST).

Application Requirements

• Updated CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Statement of Interest (maximum 250 words)
• Writing sample related to Indian policy issues (published or unpublished)

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must fill the application form and upload the required documents.

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