Internships · Class 6 to after graduation

Real work, the right way, at the right age.

What's allowed, what's required, where genuine ones come from, and how to stay safe. Every rule checked at the official source.

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The rules change a lot with age. Start with yours.

Never pay to intern. A genuine internship does not charge you for “training”, a “kit” or a certificate.
Get it in writing. An offer letter with the organisation's name and address, your dates, tasks, hours and pay.
Check it with your school or college. Your placement cell or teacher can tell you if it is real.
You're protected from harassment. The law against sexual harassment at work covers interns and trainees, paid or unpaid. You can complain to the organisation's committee.
Online internship? Never share OTPs, bank details or ID copies over chat.

Checked at official sources on 28 Oct 2026 · See sources

Under 14No work, except helping in the family business after school or in holidays.
Age 14–17No risky work. At most 3 hours before a 1-hour break, 6 hours in all, never between 7 pm and 8 am, and one full day off each week.
AlwaysA parent knows where, with whom and when. On EasyApply, a parent says yes before anything is saved.

Child and Adolescent Labour Act, 1986 · Read it ↗

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Every rule on this page was checked at these sources on 28 Oct 2026.