A paid, 4-5 month internship for fresh Punjab IT graduates offering a Rs. 50,000 monthly stipend, run by PITB with P@SHA and PSEB.
The Punjab Government's Chief Minister IT Internship Program (CMITIP) places fresh IT graduates with participating companies for paid, practical industry experience, professional mentorship, and modern digital skills training.
The initiative is run by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) in collaboration with the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) and the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), and is designed to support the transition from education into a professional IT career.
Last verified: September 2026. Application dates, eligibility conditions, and available seats can change between cycles — always confirm the latest details on the official CMITIP portal before applying.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Internship Duration | 4 months (Batch 1 materials) — 5 months announced for the Batch 2 cycle starting July 2026. Confirm the current figure on the official portal. |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 50,000 per intern |
| Company Support | Rs. 12,500 per intern, per month |
| Total Internship Seats | 2,000 |
| Target Group | Fresh, unemployed IT graduates |
| Location | Punjab |
| Gender | Male & Female |
| Company Registration | Open via the official CMITIP portal (most recently opened 10 August 2026) |
Your educational background should be in one of the following, or a closely related discipline:
16 years of education in an eligible or closely related field.
Completed within the last 4 years.
Must currently be unemployed.
Valid Punjab domicile required.
A valid CNIC is required.
Open to both male and female applicants.
Create your profile on the official portal and submit the required information.
Eligible applicants complete an assessment/aptitude test.
Your educational information is verified with HEC.
Shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
Successful candidates receive an internship placement.
Interns who complete the program requirements become eligible for certification.
IT companies, ISPs, BPOs, telecom companies, and bank IT departments with operational offices in Punjab can register as host companies for CMITIP.
Registered companies receive Rs. 12,500 per intern per month toward the cost of hosting, gain access to pre-screened IT talent, and can build a future hiring pipeline.
Check the latest eligibility rules and application schedule on the official portal before submitting your profile.
Visit Official CMITIP PortalApplication dates, eligibility conditions, stipend amounts, and available seats can change between cycles. Always confirm current details on the official CMITIP portal before applying or registering a company.