The Walmart Sparkplug Summer Internship 2026 is now live — an exclusive opportunity for engineering students across select Indian institutions to intern with Walmart Global Tech India during May–June 2026.
This highly competitive internship program is structured as an online coding challenge, designed to identify the brightest engineering minds who can contribute to Walmart’s cutting-edge technology teams in Bengaluru and Chennai.
If you are passionate about solving real-world tech challenges, this internship could be your gateway into one of the world’s largest technology ecosystems.
The Walmart Sparkplug Internship is a national-level technical challenge conducted online. It tests participants on programming, algorithms, and problem-solving skills across multiple rounds.
Top performers in this competition will secure a fully paid internship with Walmart Global Tech India — an organization of 15,000+ engineers, analysts, and scientists working together to innovate for 260 million customers worldwide.
Interns at Walmart get to work on AI/ML integrations, data-driven systems, scalable applications, and gain hands-on experience with modern technology stacks.
Selected interns will work on real business problems while collaborating with experienced engineers and mentors at Walmart Global Tech.
Before applying, make sure you meet all the eligibility conditions mentioned below:
Only the following specializations are considered:
(Other branches or interdisciplinary programs are not eligible.)
| Degree Type | Eligible Batch | Year of Study |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | 2027 | Currently in 3rd Year |
| Dual Degree | 2027 | Currently in 4th Year |
| M.E. / M.Tech | 2027 | Currently in 1st Year |
Only students from the pre-selected list of 24 engineering institutes in India can participate.
The Sparkplug Challenge follows a multi-stage elimination process, ensuring only the best candidates make it through.
The MCQ test can be attempted only via desktop or laptop.
Your combined score from the MCQ + Coding rounds will decide shortlisting for the next phase.
| Category | Reward |
|---|---|
| Top 150 Students | Internship offer at Walmart Global Tech India |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,10,000 |
| Additional Benefits | Meals, Transport, Airfare, Office Facilities |
| Certification | Certificate of Participation for all verified applicants |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registrations Close | 09 November 2025 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Demo Round | 30 Oct – 16 Nov 2025 |
| MCQ Challenge | 17 November 2025 |
| Coding Round | 20 November 2025 |
| Profile Verification | 26 Nov – 11 Dec 2025 |
Follow these steps carefully to register and participate:
Once verification is done, the top 150 students will receive internship offers from Walmart Global Tech India.
Walmart Global Tech India (WGTI) is the technology and innovation hub of Walmart — the world’s largest retail company. With over 11,000 stores across 19 countries and $681 billion in annual revenue, Walmart is at the forefront of retail technology transformation.
WGTI engineers work on everything from AI-driven retail solutions to cloud systems, data analytics, and digital infrastructure that power Walmart’s operations globally.
Interning here provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, innovate, and contribute to products that impact millions of customers.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Internship Name | Walmart Sparkplug Summer Internship 2026 |
| Organizer | Walmart Global Tech India |
| Mode | Online (Selection) + Onsite (Internship) |
| Duration | 2 Months (May–June 2026) |
| Location | Bengaluru or Chennai |
| Stipend | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,10,000 per month |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 November 2025 |
| Eligible Batch | 2027 |
| Minimum CGPA | 7.0 |
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