Microsoft Internship 2026 is open for Software Engineering, Data Science and Applied Sciences Interns across Microsoft’s India locations. Currently pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD students in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or related fields can apply directly on the official Microsoft Careers portal – no fee is charged at any stage.
Job Summary
About the Microsoft Internship 2026 program
The Microsoft Internship 2026 program is open across three tracks – Software Engineering, Data Science and Applied Sciences – for students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in India. Interns work on real production systems alongside full-time engineers and scientists, contributing to products used by billions of people worldwide.
All three roles are fully on-site positions based out of Microsoft’s India locations and are part of Microsoft’s global University Intern Program, which runs alongside the academic calendar.
Microsoft Internship 2026 – open roles & responsibilities
1. Software Engineering Intern (Job ID 200041085)
Design, build and test next-generation software, apply engineering principles to solve complex problems, and work with Technical Program Managers and Product Managers to ship features.
2. Data Science Intern (Job ID 200041778)
Use machine learning, statistics and experimentation to formulate approaches, analyse large-scale data, and produce actionable insights that influence Microsoft products and services.
3. Applied Sciences Intern (Job ID 200041777)
Bring research to life in Microsoft’s products – analyse and improve advanced ML algorithms, prepare datasets, and implement prototypes of scalable AI applications.
Technology Consulting Intern (Hyderabad): participates in project planning, identifies risks and dependencies, implements technical solutions aligned to customer business goals, and supports pre-sales with technical input – ideal for students who want a client-facing technology career.
Requirements & eligibility
Eligibility for the Microsoft Internship 2026 varies slightly by track:
- Software Engineering Intern: Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS, Engineering or related field, at least 1 semester remaining, 1 year of object-oriented programming experience
- Data Science Intern: Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research or CS, at least 1 additional semester remaining
- Applied Sciences Intern: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Statistics, Econometrics, CS, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, at least 1 additional semester remaining
- All roles are fully on-site – candidates should be able to relocate to the assigned Microsoft India location
Selection process
Candidates shortlisted for the Microsoft Internship 2026 typically go through an online coding/technical assessment, one or two technical interviews (DSA, systems or ML fundamentals depending on the role), and a final interaction with the hiring manager. Offer letters are usually released a few weeks after the final round; each posting stays open for a minimum of 5 days on a rolling basis.
Documents required
- Updated resume (single-column, PDF) – try our free Resume Builder
- Current semester marksheet / transcript
- Government photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / passport)
- Passport-size photograph as per portal specifications
- Gap / backlog justification letter, if applicable
Preparation tips from selected candidates
- Revise data structures, algorithms and one language of your choice (C++, Java, Python or C#)
- For Data Science / Applied Sciences roles, brush up statistics, ML fundamentals and case-study style problem solving
- Attempt at least two full-length timed mock tests (use our free aptitude practice tests)
- Prepare a 90-second self-introduction – see our 5-part formula with sample answers
How to apply for the Microsoft Internship 2026
Apply for the Microsoft Internship 2026 directly on the official Microsoft Careers portal – click the role you are eligible for:
- Software Engineering Intern – Apply (Job ID 200041085)
- Data Science Intern – Apply (Job ID 200041778)
- Applied Sciences Intern – Apply (Job ID 200041777)
Sign in with your Microsoft, LinkedIn or Google account, upload your resume and transcript, and submit – no fee is charged at any stage.
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4. Technology Consulting Intern – Hyderabad (Job 200046593): for students pursuing a Bachelor’s in CS, Engineering, Finance or Business with at least one semester remaining after the internship; fully on-site. Apply here
About Microsoft
Microsoft is a global technology leader building products and platforms – Windows, Azure, Microsoft 365 and Copilot – used by billions of people and organisations. Microsoft’s University Intern Program brings thousands of students from around the world into real engineering and research teams every year.
Microsoft Internship 2026 — FAQs
What roles are open in the Microsoft Internship 2026?
Software Engineering Intern, Data Science Intern and Applied Sciences Intern are currently open across Microsoft’s India locations.
Who can apply for the Microsoft Internship 2026?
Students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Software Engineering, Applied Sciences) or a Doctorate (Data Science) in a relevant field, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
Is the internship remote?
No. All three roles are fully on-site positions at Microsoft’s India locations.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. Microsoft does not charge any fee at any stage. Apply only through the official Microsoft Careers portal.
What is the stipend for these roles?
Microsoft has not publicly disclosed the stipend for these roles; candidates can confirm compensation details during the interview process.
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