If you’ve been looking for an internship that actually looks good on a government job application or a master’s degree SOP, stop applying for generic virtual startups for a second. The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)—which falls directly under the Ministry of Home Affairs—just opened 33 spots across five different domains.
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One thing most students miss is that this isn’t just for “Engineers.” They are looking for people in Law, Public Policy, Gender Studies, and Infrastructure.
The LPAI “Big Five” Roles (May 2026)
| Department | Openings | Duration | Deadline |
| Governance, Law & Public Policy | 7 | 8 Weeks | April 30, 2026 |
| Security, Safety & Resilience | 7 | 8 Weeks | April 30, 2026 |
| Technology & Project Systems | 7 | 8 Weeks | April 30, 2026 |
| Sustainability & Gender | 7 | 8 Weeks | April 30, 2026 |
| Infrastructure & Built Environment | 5 | 8 Weeks | April 30, 2026 |
Reality Check: The “Proper Channel” Hurdle
Unlike the private sector, government bodies like LPAI usually require you to have your CV sponsored by your educational institution. If I were you, I’d head to your HOD’s office tomorrow morning. You need two references and a letter stating that your college officially “sponsors” your internship.
The Ground Truth: Most of these are “Full-Time” roles. While some tech roles are listed as virtual, the policy roles often require you to be available for research and policy-oriented assessments. Don’t apply if you’re planning to treat this as a “side hustle” while attending college.
Tech Alternatives: UptoSkills Node.js & Soft Nexis
If you are purely looking for coding and missed the last wave, UptoSkills is back with 10 Node.js openings.
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Node.js (UptoSkills): 10 Openings, 3 Months, Apply by May 6.
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VLSI & Gen-AI (Soft Nexis): 3 Openings, 2 Months, Apply by April 30.
Pro-Tip for Techies: The Soft Nexis role is a weird hybrid of VLSI, IoT, and Gen-AI. This is extremely niche. If you have any projects on your GitHub that involve hardware (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) and an AI API, you are almost guaranteed a shortlist because very few students have that specific mix.
FAQ
Q: Is the LPAI internship paid?
A: Currently, these are listed as unpaid, but the value lies in the Government Certificate and the networking within the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Q: Can BBIN country students apply?
A: Yes! LPAI specifically encourages students from Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. This is a great “International” exposure point for your resume.
Q: I missed the Soft Nexis deadline (April 30). What now?
A: Focus on Yhills Edutech or UptoSkills. Their deadlines are in the first week of May, giving you a bit more breathing room.
The bottom line is that the LPAI deadline is April 30. That is only a few days away. If you want the “Sarkari” stamp on your resume, you need to move today.