- Applications are open for 2,000 internships across 25 Ladakh government departments
- The three-month internship starts on September 17, 2026, with a Rs 5,000 monthly stipend
- Registrations began August 22 and close on September 5, 2026, via the Zhabstok portal
Ladakh Youth Internship 2026: Applications are open for 2,000 internships across 25 departments of the Ladakh administration. Selected candidates will receive Rs 5,000 per month, with registrations closing on September 5._
Applications have opened for 2,000 government internships in Ladakh, with selected candidates set to work across 25 departments of the Union Territory administration.
The three-month internship will begin on September 17, 2026, and selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000. Registrations, which began on August 22, will remain open until September 5.
Candidates can apply through the Zhabstok Ladakh Youth Internship Portal at internship.ladakh.gov.in.
Document verification will be carried out from September 6 to September 14, ahead of the start of the internship programme.
Selected interns will work with different departments of the UT administration and get first-hand experience of government functioning, public administration and the implementation of projects on the ground.
Departments will be allotted to candidates based on their skills and interests, according to the administration.
Candidates who perform well during the initial three-month internship may be considered for an additional three-month extension. Interns will also receive a certificate after completing the programme.
Ladakh Government Internship 2026: Key Dates
Registration began: August 22, 2026
Last date to apply: September 5, 2026
Document verification: September 6 to September 14, 2026
Internship begins: September 17, 2026
Duration: Three months
Monthly honorarium: Rs 5,000
Total internships: 2,000
Departments: 25
The Zhabstok Ladakh portal was launched on August 22 by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. It is the Union Territory's first dedicated youth internship portal and provides a single platform for applications to participating government departments.
Candidates can check the official portal for eligibility requirements, required documents, and application instructions before applying.