Software Development Internship
This is a one-month remote software development internship at Pledge India Foundation, with 30 openings. It is unpaid, though the perks listed include a certificate, a letter of recommendation and a job offer.
Timing to plan around
- Apply by
- 19 Nov 2026 (30 days left)
Applications close in mid-November 2026, and you can start any time from 19 October to 23 November 2026. The internship runs for 1 month, so the whole commitment is short and easy to fit around studies.
Software work for social causes
The internship is about building software for social causes, with learning through mentorship from experienced professionals built in. Selected interns would do the following:
- Work with the development team to design and build new software features.
- Test and debug code so it holds up on quality and performance.
- Help maintain and update software applications that already exist.
- Take part in code reviews and give feedback that improves the code.
- Research technical challenges and suggest solutions.
- Join team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Learn through the mentorship and training offered.
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Who can apply and what to line up
The posting is aimed at Computer Science Engineering students. Freshers looking for jobs may also apply, as may women who want to start or restart a career.
- You must be available for remote work.
- You must be able to start between 19 October 2026 and 23 November 2026.
- You must be free for a duration of 1 month.
- You should have relevant skills and interests.
Stipend: none, the role is unpaid.
Ways to stand out
- Refresh the languages you know best from the list in this posting. Java, Python, JavaScript and Node.js are all named, so be ready to show one or two properly.
- Keep a small project online or ready to explain, covering HTML, CSS and JavaScript, so a reviewer can see how you build.
- Practise reading someone else's code and writing polite, specific feedback, since code reviews are part of the work.
- Get comfortable with debugging out loud: how you find a fault, test a fix and confirm it works.
- Be ready to say in a line or two why software for social causes interests you, as the posting asks for relevant interests.
Skills in this posting
- Java
- MySQL
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Python
- .NET
- Node.js
- React 12%
The posting names Java, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, .NET and Node.js, plus C++, React and communication. Across similar roles, HTML, Python, JavaScript, CSS, Node.js and React are the skills most often asked for, so strength in web basics carries over well here.
Screening result
- Passed Hopin's scam screen
This role passed Hopin's scam screen and is listed as a regular job posting. It is unpaid, so judge it on the learning, certificate and recommendation letter it offers.
Who is hiring
- Open roles we track from them
- 7
Pledge India Foundation describes itself as a government registered organisation set up under the Indian Trust Act, 1882, working nationally for underprivileged communities. It is hiring for several roles at present, not only this one.
How it compares across India
- Similar roles Hopin tracks across India
- 120
- Openings in this role
- 30
Hopin is tracking dozens of similar roles across India, so you have alternatives to compare. With 30 openings, this one has more places than many single-seat listings.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this internship paid?
No, it is unpaid. The perks listed are a certificate, a letter of recommendation, flexible work hours and a job offer.
How long is it and when can I start?
It lasts 1 month. You can start between 19 October 2026 and 23 November 2026.
Is it remote, and who can apply?
Yes, the work is remote. It is meant for Computer Science Engineering students, and freshers and women restarting their careers may also apply.