Sarkari Yojana

DPIIT Internship Scheme

Quick Summary: DPIIT offers one-to-three-month internships to graduate, postgraduate, and research students so they can see how a Government of India department works and engage with its schemes. Applications open twice a year, in March-April and September-October.

About DPIIT Internship Scheme

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, runs an internship scheme for students pursuing an Under Graduate/Post Graduate degree, or Research Scholars enrolled at a recognized university or institution in India or abroad. It is meant to expose students to how the Government of India functions and to the schemes run by this Department. Students may choose a duration of one, two, or three months, as suits them. Applications are accepted only in online mode.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for DPIIT Internship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Applicants pursuing Graduation/Post Graduation/Research in the following domains are eligible to apply:-

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Engineering

Engineering

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Management

Management

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Law

Law

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Economics

Economics

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Finance

Finance

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Computers

Computers

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Library Management Note 01

Library Management Note 01: Candidates from other domains may also be considered depending on requirements, on a case-by-case basis. Note 02: At the end of their assignment, interns must submit a brief report/paper to the concerned Divisional Head describing their learning experience.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

DPIIT Internship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Stipend:

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Interns receive a stipend of ₹10,000/- per month

Interns receive a stipend of ₹10,000/- per month. Payment processing begins once the internship period is complete. Number of Interns:

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No more than 20 interns will be selected…

No more than 20 interns will be selected at a time. Period of Internship:

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The internship runs for a minimum of one…

The internship runs for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months.

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On completion, students receive an Experience Certificate

On completion, students receive an Experience Certificate.

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Those who do not satisfactorily complete the required…

Those who do not satisfactorily complete the required internship period will not receive a certificate or stipend.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The applicant's Aadhaar number

The applicant's Aadhaar number

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A document that establishes identity

A document that establishes identity

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Evidence of the residential address

Evidence of the residential address

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A Class 10th/12th mark sheet to show age…

A Class 10th/12th mark sheet to show age or date of birth

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Documents showing the educational qualification currently being pursued

Documents showing the educational qualification currently being pursued

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Particulars of the bank account into which the…

Particulars of the bank account into which the stipend will be paid

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Further documents that may be asked for

Further documents that may be asked for

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for DPIIT Internship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

Application Process:

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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To apply for the internship, submit the application…

To apply for the internship, submit the application form at: https://apps.dpiit.gov.in/internship/

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Complete all mandatory fields in the form and…

Complete all mandatory fields in the form and accept the terms & conditions.

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Verify your mobile number and email ID

Verify your mobile number and email ID.

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Click "Submit"

Click "Submit". Selection Procedure:

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All applications received online by the Department are…

All applications received online by the Department are compiled centrally at the Establishment Division.

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Sections/divisions send their intern requirements to the Establishment…

Sections/divisions send their intern requirements to the Establishment Division.

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Once a Division/Section requests interns from a particular…

Once a Division/Section requests interns from a particular discipline, the database of available applications for that discipline is shared with the concerned Division/section.

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The Division/section follows a transparent process to select…

The Division/section follows a transparent process to select the student(s), with approval from the concerned Wing Head (AS/JS/DDG) based on requirement, and informs Estt. G Section accordingly. Estt. G Section then obtains approval from Dir/DS (Estt) and issues the internship offer to selected interns. Note 01: The online portal on DPIIT's website remains open from 1st March to 30th April and from 1st September to 31st October each year for receiving student internship applications. Note 02: Applications submitted between 1st March and 30th April are considered for internships during June-August each year. The database of applicants from that window is purged from the server at the end of August. Note 03: Applications submitted between 1st September and 31st October are considered for internships during November-January each year. The database of applicants from that window is purged from the server at the end of January.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References