About the TDAP Internship Program 2026

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan has opened applications for its TDAP Internship Program 2026, offering final-year students, fresh graduates, and post-graduates a structured entry point into Pakistan’s trade and export promotion sector. Candidates from ten distinct academic disciplines — ranging from Business Administration and International Trade to Information Technology and Computer Science — are eligible to apply, making this one of the broader cross-disciplinary internship intakes currently open at a federal trade body.

Placements under the TDAP Internship Program 2026 are available across five cities — Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta — giving applicants from across the country a realistic shot at a posting near their home city rather than being restricted to a single headquarters location. Each internship runs for an initial three months, with a possible three-month extension tied directly to performance and departmental requirements, rather than being automatically renewed.

Eligibility is anchored to a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent), a maximum age of 28 years at the time of application, and graduation from an HEC-recognised institution within the last two years for those who have already completed their degree. The program is governed under TDAP’s Internship Policy, formalised via Circular No. TDAP.HR/Estt-2025 dated 15th June 2026, which sets out the terms shortlisted interns will be engaged under.

Quick Job Overview – TDAP Internship Program 2026

Internship Positions & Eligible Disciplines

Eligibility Criteria for TDAP Internship Program 2026

• Education: Final-year students, graduates, and post-graduates within two years of completing their most recent degree, from an HEC-recognised institution.
• Minimum CGPA: 2.5 out of 4.0, or the equivalent percentage/grade.
• Language: Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Skills: Basic computer literacy is required.
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years at the time of application.

How This Internship Compares

Federal internship intakes in Pakistan’s trade and commerce sector are typically restricted to Islamabad or Karachi alone; TDAP’s decision to open postings in five cities — including Peshawar and Quetta — is comparatively wider than most autonomous-body internship programs listed under our Government Jobs category this year. The ten-discipline eligibility spread is also broader than typical finance-only or IT-only internship notifications, positioning this as a generalist entry-level opportunity rather than a specialised one.

The three-month duration with a conditional three-month extension follows the standard federal internship structure and is governed by a formally circulated internship policy (TDAP.HR/Estt-2025) rather than an ad-hoc arrangement, which typically means clearer terms for interns regarding stipend, conduct, and evaluation once shortlisted.

How to Apply for TDAP Internship Program 2026

1. Visit the official TDAP internship portal at tdap.gov.pk/internships.
2. Register or log in to create your online application profile.
3. Select your relevant discipline from the ten listed categories and your preferred city of posting (Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, or Quetta).
4. Fill in your academic details, including your CGPA, degree completion date, and institution name (must be HEC-recognised).
5. Upload scanned copies of your academic transcripts, CNIC, and any supporting documents requested by the portal.
6. Review all entered information carefully, since hard copy or incomplete submissions are not entertained under this program.
7. Submit the application online before the closing date of 20 July 2026 and retain your submission confirmation.

Important Notes & Recruitment Conditions

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and final selection.
• No TA/DA or any other allowance is admissible for appearing in the interview; related travel expenses are borne by the applicant.
• All original documents, along with a photocopy of each, must be brought at the time of the interview.
• The internship is for an initial period of three months, extendable by a further three months subject to performance and departmental requirements.
• The program is governed by TDAP’s Internship Policy under Circular No. TDAP.HR/Estt-2025, dated 15 June 2026, and other applicable TDAP regulations.

Tips to Strengthen Your Application

• Since shortlisting is the only stated selection filter before interview, make sure your CGPA and degree completion date are entered exactly as they appear on your transcript — inconsistencies are a common reason for automatic rejection at this stage.
• Match your stated discipline to one of the ten listed categories precisely; applying under a vague or unlisted field description can push your profile out of the relevant department’s shortlist.
• Because TA/DA is not admissible, only apply to a city posting you can realistically attend for interview and, if selected, for the three-month duration.
• Prepare originals and photocopies of your degree, transcript, and CNIC in advance, since the ad specifies these are required at interview stage with no grace period mentioned.

Frequently Asked Questions — TDAP Internship Program 2026

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