CM IT Internship Program 2026: Rs 50,000 Stipend, Eligibility and How to Apply
Quick answer: The CM IT Internship Program is a Punjab government scheme, run by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), that places recent IT and computer science graduates in private tech companies for a paid internship of Rs 50,000 a month. Candidate registration for the current round opened in October 2026 on the official portal, cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk. To qualify you need Punjab domicile, a valid CNIC, at least 16 years of education in IT or a related field, and a degree completed within the last four years.
This guide explains who can apply, which degrees count, how selection works, what you must do to keep receiving the stipend, and how to avoid the fake "internship agents" that appear every time a government scheme opens.
CM IT Internship 2026: key facts at a glance
Run by: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), Government of Punjab
Stipend: Rs 50,000 per month, linked to performance and an HEC-verified degree
Duration: four months, according to PITB's 13 October 2026 announcement (earlier cohorts and the portal FAQ describe up to five months, so check the length stated in your offer)
Placements: PITB says more than 4,000 shortlisted candidates will be placed with over 350 IT companies across Punjab; the portal itself refers to 2,000 graduates benefiting
Who can apply: unemployed IT/CS and related-discipline graduates from the last four years with Punjab domicile
Where to apply: cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk only
Deadline: no closing date had been published in the official sources we checked on 25 October 2026
Helpline: 042-99000000 (extensions 1925, 1908 or 1207), email info@cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk
Who is eligible?
The official portal lists these conditions. You must meet all of them:
You are a resident of Punjab with a valid CNIC and a Punjab domicile certificate.
You have at least 16 years of education in one of the listed disciplines or a closely related field.
You graduated within the last four years.
You are currently unemployed.
You have not taken part in a government internship programme in the last year.
The programme is open to all genders. If your domicile is not yet made, sort it out first, as it is a hard requirement. Our guide on getting a domicile certificate in Pakistan walks through the process.
Which degrees count?
The portal names these fields, plus "closely related" disciplines:
Computer Science and Information Technology
Cyber security and information security
Artificial intelligence and data science
Multimedia, animation and graphic design
Telecom and networking
GIS (geographic information systems)
Earlier PITB posts for the programme listed placement areas such as software development, Laravel/PHP development, DevOps, product management, 3D animation and graphics, and Salesforce administration. That gives a fair idea of the kind of roles host companies offer.
How to apply for the CM IT Internship Program
Go to the official portal at cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk. Type the address yourself rather than following links from WhatsApp groups or social media pages.
Create your candidate profile with your CNIC, mobile number and email address. Use an email you check daily, because results and offers are sent by email or through the portal.
Complete the application form with your education details, discipline, graduation year and skills.
Upload your documents: a copy of your CNIC, a recent passport-size photograph and your most recent degree or transcript. Keep your domicile certificate ready too.
Submit and track your status on the portal. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for the next stages.
No closing date was listed when we checked, but do not wait. In the previous round, PITB opened candidate registration on 22 April 2026 and closed it on Friday 5 June 2026, a window of roughly six weeks.
Selection process: what happens after you apply
According to the portal, selection follows these stages:
Profile creation and application
Aptitude test
HEC verification of your degree
Interview
Final selection, communicated by email or on the portal
An internationally recognised IT certification during the internship
Start your HEC degree attestation early if you have not done it already. The stipend is paid only against an HEC-verified degree, and verification can take time. For the interview, prepare a short, confident introduction. Our guide to answering "tell me about yourself" helps, and a clean, one-page CV in the CV format Pakistani employers expect makes a good impression on host companies.
Stipend rules: how to keep getting Rs 50,000 a month
The stipend is not automatic. The portal FAQ sets these conditions:
Attendance: at least 70% attendance is required.
Evaluation: payment depends on your supervisor's evaluations and your progress reports.
Certification: every intern must complete one internationally recognised certification through the Global IT Certification Project. This is needed for the final stipend payment and the completion certificate.
Leave: up to two paid leave days a month are allowed.
Offer deadline: if you do not accept an internship offer by its deadline, it will not be offered again.
Information for IT companies
Companies register on the same portal. In August 2026 PITB opened company registration, saying IT companies, BPOs, internet service providers, telecom firms and the IT departments of banks could take part. Host companies need to be registered with PSEB or the relevant regulator and have an operational office in Punjab. ProPakistani reported that the government pays participating companies Rs 12,500 per intern per month as support.
Beware of fake internship offers and agents
Apply only through cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk. PITB does not need an agent or "consultant" to submit your form.
The official sources we checked mention no application fee. Anyone asking for money to "guarantee" a place is not acting for PITB.
Never share your portal password or one-time codes with anyone.
If a message or call looks suspicious, check it with the official helpline (042-99000000) before you act.
Frequently asked questions
What is the stipend for the CM IT Internship Program?
Rs 50,000 per month, subject to performance, at least 70% attendance and an HEC-verified degree.
Can I apply if I don't have Punjab domicile?
No. Punjab domicile and a valid CNIC are mandatory eligibility conditions.
I graduated five years ago. Am I eligible?
No. The programme is for candidates who graduated within the last four years.
Can I apply if I already have a job?
No. The portal says applicants must be currently unemployed, and people who took part in a government internship programme within the last year are not eligible.
What is the last date to apply for the CM IT Internship 2026?
No closing date had been published in the official sources we checked on 25 October 2026. Check the portal regularly, and apply early, as the previous round closed after about six weeks.
Next steps
Get your CNIC, domicile and degree ready, register on the official portal, and prepare for the aptitude test and interview. While you wait, browse internships in Pakistan, software engineer jobs in Lahore and all jobs in Lahore on Jobsiz, and read our guide to software engineer jobs in Pakistan to plan your next step after the internship. If you want to freelance on the side later, see our PSEB freelancer registration guide.
Sources
CM IT Internship Program official portal (PITB): eligibility, disciplines, documents, selection and stipend FAQs
Associated Press of Pakistan, 13 October 2026: candidate registration opens
ProPakistani, 12 August 2026: company registration and employer support
By the Jobsiz Editorial Team. Facts checked against official sources on 25 October 2026. Programme details can change, so always confirm on the official portal before applying.
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