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Internship Programme At Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Quick Summary: SFIO's internship programme gives finance, law, and management students hands-on exposure to fraud investigation work, lasting one to two months. Interns receive a ₹7,000 monthly stipend and a completion certificate, though it carries no job guarantee.

About Internship Programme At Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Run by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, this internship programme exposes students in higher studies and professional courses to government functioning and gives them practical experience interacting with SFIO officers. Interns get to understand how government works, gain hands-on experience in specialized skills relevant to their field of study, and learn to work as part of a team.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Implementing Agency

Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2017

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Internship Programme At Serious Fraud Investigation Office, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant should be an Indian National

The applicant should be an Indian National.

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The applicant should fall into one of these…

The applicant should fall into one of these categories -:
Post Graduate students — MBA (Finance), Law students in the 4th/5th Year of a five-year programme with consistently excellent academic records, or fresh graduates with a first-class graduation degree and excellent academic records;
Students pursuing post-graduation with a high second-class graduation degree (at least 55% marks), or students pursuing Masters/Research Courses in Economics/Finance/Management/Law at the National School of Economics/Law/Computer Forensics from recognized universities in India or abroad.
Students in the final year, or equivalent, of ICAI, ICAI(CMA), ICSI courses, or from Central Universities/AICTE-recognized financial/economic institutions/recognized National Management Institutes/foreign universities and institutions of excellence.

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Graduate applicants must have secured a First Class…

Graduate applicants must have secured a First Class Degree in Graduation.

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

Benefits Provided

Internship Programme At Serious Fraud Investigation Office provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Stipend:

Interns receive ₹7,000/- per month during the internship.
Certificate of Internship: Awarded once the internship is completed satisfactorily, the end-of-assignment report is submitted, and it is evaluated by the concerned SFIO official.

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Duration:

The internship lasts a minimum of one month and a maximum of two months. Note: The internship is neither a job nor a guarantee of one at SFIO.

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:

When applying for the Internship:

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A photograph of passport size

A photograph of passport size

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Copies of educational certificates, self-attested by the applicant

Copies of educational certificates, self-attested by the applicant

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A Declaration of Secrecy, which every intern must…

A Declaration of Secrecy, which every intern must submit before the internship begins. At the end of the Internship:

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A report on the assigned subject, to be…

A report on the assigned subject, to be presented to the Director, SFIO.

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Feedback from the intern about their internship experience

Feedback from the intern about their internship experience.

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

2017-01-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Internship Programme At Serious Fraud Investigation Office through the offline application process outlined below.

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Institutions send the duly filled and signed application…

Institutions send the duly filled and signed application forms, along with the required self-attested documents from interested students, to SFIO. For any clarifications, the institute/applicant can email admn.hq@sfio.nic.in.

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Institutions must also indicate a convenient time of…

Institutions must also indicate a convenient time of year for their students to join, and the permissible duration per the academic curriculum.

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Final selection rests with the competent authority, based…

Final selection rests with the competent authority, based on the applicant's suitability and position availability.

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The application form can be downloaded from the…

The application form can be downloaded from the official website: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d51b416788b6ee70eb0c381c06efc9f1/uploads/2025/03/202503122064427326.pdf (Refer page no.8).

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