NAVTTC Internship: 15 Paid Seats with Rs 60,000 Monthly Stipend for Fresh Graduates
A paid internship that actually pays well is rare in Pakistan, which is why the NAVTTC internship announcement travelled so fast this week. The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission is taking 15 fresh graduates as interns, and each one gets Rs 60,000 a month for up to six months.
The announcement came at the end of October and applications close on November 14, so the window is short. If you have just finished your degree and you are tired of unpaid internships, this one deserves a serious look.
NAVTTC Internship Seats, Stipend and Duration
The NAVTTC internship offers 15 seats on a fixed pay basis. The stipend is a lump sum of Rs 60,000 per month, and it is linked to your monthly performance report, which means the payment follows an approved report rather than just attendance.
The placement runs for a maximum of six months inside a federal public sector organisation, so interns see how government offices, training programmes and research work actually run from the inside. It is a very different offer from stipend free schemes, and it sits alongside provincial options like the Punjab IT internship program for graduates comparing routes.
Who Can Apply for the Internship
The seats are meant for fresh graduates with at least 16 years of education, meaning a BS or a Masters degree from an HEC recognised university. The fields named for the programme include Economics, Finance, Law, Social Sciences, Engineering, Technology and IT.
Read the listing on the portal before you apply, because the exact field list and any age condition are printed there and they decide eligibility, not summaries like this one. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates are called for interview.
How to Apply on the Jobs Portal
Applications for the NAVTTC internship are online only, through the federal employment portal at jobs.gov.pk, the National Employment Exchange Tool. Create your profile, find the NAVTTC internship listing, fill the form carefully and submit it before November 14.
Do not wait for the last day. Government portals slow down badly near deadlines, and a half submitted form counts for nothing. There is no TA or DA for the interview, so budget your travel yourself if you are called.
Why This Internship Is Getting So Much Attention
Most graduate internships in Pakistan pay nothing or a token amount, so a Rs 60,000 monthly stipend for six months is genuinely unusual. It also comes from the body that runs the Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Program, which gives the experience weight on a CV.
For Punjab graduates it pairs naturally with skills routes such as the language learning programme, where free language courses are being used to build employable profiles. A paid federal internship plus a language skill is a strong combination for a first job.
What to Prepare Before You Apply
Keep scanned copies of your degree, transcript, CNIC and a recent photograph ready before you start the form. Write your field of study exactly as it appears on your degree, because a mismatch between the form and the transcript is a common reason applications get dropped at scrutiny.
Also remember that the stipend depends on monthly performance reports. Treat the internship like a real job from day one, because that report is what releases your Rs 60,000 each month.
Official Source: NAVTTC, official website of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission
NAVTTC Internship FAQs
How many seats are open in the NAVTTC internship?
There are 15 internship seats for fresh graduates, and the programme runs for up to six months.
How much stipend does the NAVTTC internship pay?
The stipend is Rs 60,000 per month as a lump sum, paid against your monthly performance report.
What is the last date to apply for the NAVTTC internship?
The last date is November 14, 2026. Applications are accepted online only through jobs.gov.pk.
Who is eligible for this internship?
Fresh graduates with at least 16 years of education from an HEC recognised university in fields such as Economics, Finance, Law, Social Sciences, Engineering, Technology or IT can apply, as printed in the listing.
Is there any TA or DA for the interview?
No. The announcement makes clear that no TA or DA is paid, and only shortlisted candidates are called for interview.