₹1,00,000 – ₹1,10,000 per month
May–June 2026 (2 months)
2027 batch B.E./B.Tech (3rd year), Dual Degree (4th year), or M.E./M.Tech (1st year) students in CSE, AI/ML, or Data Science with minimum CGPA 7.0 and no active backlogs from selected institutes
Academic transcripts, ID proof, and college verification documents
Applications for the Walmart Sparkplug Summer Internship 2026 are now closed. This program offered engineering students from select Indian institutions an opportunity to intern with Walmart Global Tech India during May–June 2026. The program was structured as an online coding challenge, designed to identify engineering talent for Walmart’s technology teams in Bengaluru and Chennai.
If you are interested in applying for a future cycle, review the eligibility criteria and start preparing your documents. The next application cycle is expected around the same time next year.
If you are passionate about solving real-world tech challenges, this internship can 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 secure a fully paid internship with Walmart Global Tech India. This organization has 15,000+ engineers, analysts, and scientists working together to innovate for 260 million customers worldwide.
Interns at Walmart work on AI/ML integrations, data-driven systems, scalable applications, and gain hands-on experience with modern technology stacks.
Selected interns 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 |
Applications for the 2026 internship cycle closed on November 09, 2025. Key dates for that cycle were:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registrations Closed | 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 |
These steps were for the 2026 internship cycle. The next cycle's application process is expected to be similar.
Once verification is done, the top 150 students receive internship offers from Walmart Global Tech India.
Walmart Global Tech India (WGTI) is the technology and innovation hub of Walmart. Walmart is the world’s largest retail company. It has over 11,000 stores across 19 countries and $681 billion in annual revenue.
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 an opportunity to learn, innovate, and contribute to products that impact millions of customers.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Internship Name | Walmart Sparkplug Summer Internship |
| Organizer | Walmart Global Tech India |
| Mode | Online (Selection) + Onsite (Internship) |
| Duration | 2 Months (May–June) |
| Location | Bengaluru or Chennai |
| Stipend | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,10,000 per month |
| Last Date to Apply (2025) | 09 November 2025 |
| Eligible Batch | 2027 |
| Minimum CGPA | 7.0 |
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