Archive · 12 Dec 2025
RBI Summer Internship 2026 Applications Closing Soon
The Reserve Bank of India is offering a summer internship for students in their second-to-last year of studies.
This internship is for students studying subjects like Economics, Finance, or Law.
It lasts up to three months, usually from April to July.
Students can apply online until December 15, 2025.
This is a great chance to learn about how the central bank works and to do research in important areas.
Only students from recognized Indian universities can apply.
The exact dates of the internship might change depending on the bank's needs.
Interns receive a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000.
Outstation students must arrange their own accommodation but will be reimbursed for travel expenses.
RBI Summer Internship 2026 is open to students in their penultimate year of postgraduate, integrated 5-year, or professional bachelor's degrees in specified fields.
Eligible fields include Economics, Finance, Management, Statistics, Commerce, Banking, Econometrics, and Law.
Applications for the internship started on October 15, 2025, and will close on December 15, 2025.
The internship duration is up to three months, typically between April and July 2026, with possible adjustments based on project requirements.
Students must be from recognized Indian universities or institutions to be eligible.
- Who
- Students in their penultimate year of postgraduate, integrated 5-year, or professional bachelor's degrees in specified fields
- What
- RBI Summer Internship 2026
- When
- Applications close on December 15, 2025; Internship between April and July 2026
- Where
- Reserve Bank of India
- Why
- To gain exposure to central bank operations and research in economic, financial, regulatory, and policy areas
Pros
Cons
Stipend
Pros
Interns receive a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000.
Cons
The stipend may not be sufficient for all expenses, especially in high-cost cities.
Accommodation
Pros
Internship offers reimbursement for travel expenses for outstation candidates.
Cons
Outstation students must arrange their own accommodation.
- Program
- RBI Summer Internship 2026
- Eligible Degrees
- Postgraduate, Integrated 5-year, Professional Bachelor's
- Eligible Fields
- Economics, Finance, Management, Statistics, Commerce, Banking, Econometrics, Law
- Eligibility Year
- Penultimate year of studies
- Application Start Date
- October 15, 2025
- Application End Date
- December 15, 2025
- Internship Duration
- Up to 3 months (April-July 2026)
- Application Portal
- opportunities.rbi.org.in
- Stipend
- Rs 20,000 per month
- Selection Process
- Interview in January-February 2026, selection announced by March 2026
- Maximum Candidates
- 125
Sources
RBI Summer Internship 2026: Application process closing on December 15, register at opportunities.rbi.org.in
RBI Summer Internship 2026: Applications to close on Dec 15 – Check eligibility, how to apply at opportunities.rbi.org.in
