USAJOBS federal internships: how to search, filter and apply
USAJOBS is the official job site of the US federal government. Its Early Careers internship search is built for current students, recent graduates and other eligible applicants. This guide shows you how to use it well.
What the internship search covers
The official page invites current students, recent graduates and other eligible applicants to look for federal internship opportunities.
Current students
Look for internships that fit your school year and study area, then check each announcement’s eligibility.
Recent graduates
The job type filter includes a “Recent graduates” option, so you can narrow results to early-career roles.
Other eligible applicants
Some announcements are open to additional groups. The “Who may apply” section tells you exactly which.
Listings change daily. When we checked on 9 October 2026, the internship search page showed no matching jobs at that moment, so open the live search for current openings.
Use filters to find the right internship
The USAJOBS results page lets you narrow and sort jobs in several ways.
Pay or experience
Set a minimum salary or choose a minimum and maximum General Schedule (GS) grade. USAJOBS explains that a higher grade means more experience is required, so students usually look at lower grades.
Job type
Tick the types you want. Options on the page:
Agency
Choose the departments and agencies you want to work for, or exclude the ones you do not.
Location and distance
Type a city or state, then set a distance from the city centre: 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles.
Sort order
Sort by recently posted, closing soon or highest salary. “Closing soon” is the best view when you are short on time.
Default filters
Save your favourite filters as defaults so every search starts the way you like.
How to apply, step by step
- Create or sign in to your USAJOBS account. Your dashboard keeps your jobs, profile, resumes and notifications together.
- Add a resume. Upload your own or use the resume builder. You can keep up to five resumes on your profile.
- Search internships. Open the official internship search, add a keyword and location, then apply the filters above.
- Turn on a job alert. After you set your filters, create an alert and choose daily, weekly or monthly emails for new matches.
- Read the full announcement. Check duties, requirements, who may apply, required documents and the closing date.
- Apply before the closing date. Follow the instructions in the announcement and submit through USAJOBS.
- Track your application. Use your dashboard and notifications for updates, and contact the agency named on the announcement for job-specific questions.
Tools to help you get noticed
These are all official USAJOBS tools. They need a free account.
Upload or build a resume
Bring your own file, or build one online with the resume builder.
Make your resume searchable
When it is searchable, agency recruiters can view your profile and may contact you if your skills match.
Career Explorer quiz
Not sure what to search for? Tell USAJOBS your interests and it suggests matching federal jobs.
Military service questions
Veterans and their family members can answer a few questions to check veterans’ preference or special hiring authorities.
Official links and where to get help
- Internship searchOfficial USAJOBS Early Careers internships
- USAJOBS job searchAll federal jobs
- USAJOBS Help CenterAccount, search and application help
- Search tipsFind jobs more efficiently
- USAJOBS eventsHiring events and webinars
- US Office of Personnel ManagementThe agency that runs USAJOBS
Questions about Early Careers internships or other early career programs: earlycareers@opm.gov. For a specific job, use the contact listed on that announcement.
USAJOBS इंटर्नशिप: जरूरी बातें (हिंदी में)
- USAJOBS अमेरिकी संघीय सरकार की आधिकारिक नौकरी वेबसाइट है। आवेदन मुफ्त है।
- इंटर्नशिप पेज मौजूदा छात्रों, हाल के ग्रेजुएट्स और अन्य पात्र आवेदकों के लिए है।
- वेतन/GS ग्रेड, जॉब टाइप, एजेंसी और लोकेशन से सर्च को छोटा करें और “Closing soon” से सॉर्ट करें।
- जॉब अलर्ट चालू करें और रिज्यूमे अपलोड या बनाएं।
- हर पद पर “Who may apply” जरूर पढ़ें, क्योंकि कई संघीय पदों के लिए अमेरिकी नागरिकता जैसी शर्तें होती हैं।
Frequently asked questions
What is USAJOBS?
It is the official employment site of the US federal government, run by the Office of Personnel Management.
Does it cost money to apply?
No. Applying on USAJOBS is free. Do not pay anyone who promises a federal job or internship.
Who can apply for these internships?
The page is meant for current students, recent graduates and other eligible applicants. Each announcement states who may apply, so read it first.
How do I get alerts for new internships?
Sign in, run a search with your filters, then turn on a job alert and pick daily, weekly or monthly emails.
Who do I contact for help?
Use earlycareers@opm.gov for early careers programs, the agency contact on the announcement for job questions, and the USAJOBS Help Center for account or application help.
Is ApnaJob.in connected with USAJOBS?
No. ApnaJob.in is an independent site that explains public information. We never take money or applications on behalf of USAJOBS or any agency.
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Disclaimer: ApnaJob.in is an independent information website and is not affiliated with USAJOBS, the US Office of Personnel Management or any US government agency. This guide summarises the public USAJOBS internship search page as seen on 9 October 2026. Features, eligibility rules and job listings change, so confirm everything on usajobs.gov before you apply. We never ask for money to help you apply.
