Sarkari Yojana
Internship Scheme Of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
About Internship Scheme Of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
EPFO’s Internship Scheme invites student applications to join as “Interns,” giving them a window into EPFO’s functioning and departmental policy issues within EPFO and the Government of India, while they help shape policy/legislation through empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers, and similar inputs. The internship is neither a job nor an assurance of one at EPFO.
Objective
1. To bring in people pursuing law (in the last two years of their degree), Law Graduates, Law postgraduates, Law Research Scholars, or students pursuing postgraduate courses like MBA/MSW/MSc/MA enrolled at a recognized University/Institution in India or abroad, as “Interns” at EPFO — a mutually beneficial arrangement. 1. Interns get to understand EPFO’s functioning and departmental/Government policy issues, and contribute to policy/legislation formulation via empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers, etc. 1. However, the internship is neither a job nor any assurance of one at EPFO.
Duration
Applications are invited for internships lasting a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 6 months.
Engagement
Up to 10 interns can be engaged at a time, with the Central Provident Fund Commissioner’s approval.
Placement
Once engaged, interns are attached to an officer in a Division/Department/Wing, as decided by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner, based on suitability and the concerned Wing/Division’s needs.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Labour and Employment
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Internship Scheme Of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must meet ANY ONE of these…
The applicant must meet ANY ONE of these conditions -
Be a Law Graduate or a law student…
Be a Law Graduate or a law student in the last two years of the degree course.
Be a Research Scholar in Law or a…
Be a Research Scholar in Law or a student of Post Graduation in Law.
Be a student of a post-graduation course such…
Be a student of a post-graduation course such as MBA/MSW/ MSC/MA/M.Com./MCA.
The applicant's University/Institution must be recognized, whether located…
The applicant's University/Institution must be recognized, whether located in India or abroad.
Benefits Provided
Internship Scheme Of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Stipend
Stipend
Selected interns are paid ₹8,000/- per month for…
Selected interns are paid ₹8,000/- per month for the internship period, on certification by the officer they're attached to.
Logistic Support
Logistic Support
EPFO provides working space, a computer with internet,…
EPFO provides working space, a computer with internet, and other necessities as the concerned Divisional Head sees fit.
Certificate of Internship
Certificate of Internship
Issued once the internship is completed satisfactorily, the…
Issued once the internship is completed satisfactorily, the Report/Paper is submitted, and it's evaluated by the concerned Head of Division.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
At the time of Application -
A recommendation letter from the Head of the…
A recommendation letter from the Head of the applicant's institution, written on official stationery.
If the internship will run alongside an ongoing…
If the internship will run alongside an ongoing course, a Permission Letter / No Objection Certificate from the Supervisor or Head of Department of the applicant's institution. NOTE: The Letter of Recommendation must state the applicant's details, namely the course being studied, Enrollment/Roll No., Batch/Year of the Course, the internship duration sought, etc. It should also give a short account of the applicant's personal characteristics, bearing and suitability for an internship in EPFO] At the time of Selection -
Copies of documents proving identity, such as the…
Copies of documents proving identity, such as the passport, Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, etc.; OCI card holders must give their passport, OCI Card and National Identity Card.
The applicant's Curriculum Vitae
The applicant's Curriculum Vitae.
Self-attested certificates/mark sheets/transcripts supporting every achievement listed in…
Self-attested certificates/mark sheets/transcripts supporting every achievement listed in the Application Form (i.e. educational qualifications, courses currently being pursued and projects), together with the originals. NOTE: Originals will be checked at the time of selection. At the time of Completion of the Internship - When the internship ends, each intern must submit a Report / Paper on the assigned subject to the Head of the Division.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Internship Scheme Of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Submit the application in the prescribed format, with the required self-attested documents, by EMAIL ONLY to rc.hrm@epfindia.gov.in.
NOTE: Soft copies of mark sheets/certificates and other documentary proof need not accompany the application.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.