Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in India ?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to India, starting in the first week of December 2025

The Press and Information Section deals with all matters relating to media and visibility and works closely with all other Sections of the Delegation. The Section also deals with library science, records management ,

Main tasks: 

• Draft Process and design Information Flow
• Assist in drafting cataloguing and indexing records
• Assist in managing digital preserving the social media records, audio video visuals
• Assist in preparing and carrying out projects, including filing, archiving
• Assist in arranging brochures and publications etc
• Assist in design database management, data mining etc
• Any other relevant activity under the section

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in India will only be considered.
• Keen interest in working with Public Records Management, Conservation, Library both Digital and Physical, Media Archiving and the EU
• Knowledge of the Database Management
• Good knowledge of Archiving records including digital media
• Good knowledge of use of social media
• Good written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of EU institutions and EU India is an asset
• Communication/ editorial/ marketing experience is a plus

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-india-interns@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• and an application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Press and Information Section

Important information to read before applying

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship).

Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee. 

Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. After the evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. In case the selected candidates are not able to present the required documents, their application will be rejected.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. 

Citizens from EU Member states:

• must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation;
• must hold a relevant entrance visa and / or temporary residence permit where applicable,  based on the traineeship agreement, the duration of the traineeship, and in compliance with the local legislation.