Sarkari Yojana
NITI Internship Scheme
About NITI Internship Scheme
“NITI Internship Scheme” invites students working toward Under Graduate/Graduate/Post Graduate degrees, or Research Scholars at a recognised University/Institution in India or abroad, to join as “interns.” These interns get exposure to various Verticals/Divisions/Units within NITI Aayog and are expected to support its analytical work by gathering and collating in-house and external information. The internship is unpaid, offering “selected candidates” short-term exposure to different Verticals/Divisions/Units of NITI Aayog, Government of India, as “Interns.” Internships are invited in the following domains/areas:-
1. Agriculture 1. Data Management and Analysis 1. Economics 1. Education/Human Resources Development 1. Energy Sector 1. Foreign Trade / Commerce 1. Governance 1. Health, Nutrition, Women & Child Development 1. Industry 1. Infrastructure connectivity 1. Mass Communications and Social Media 1. Mining Sector 1. Natural Resources, Environment & Forests 1. Programme Monitoring and Evaluation 1. Project appraisal and management. 1. Public Finances/Budget 1. Public Private Partnership 1. Rural Development and SDGs 1. Science and Technology 1. Skill Development & Employment 1. Social justice and empowerment 1. Sports and Youth development. 1. Tourism and culture 1. Urbanization / smart city. 1. Water Resources.
The internship period runs at least six weeks and no more than six months. Interns must bring their own laptops, while NITI Aayog provides working space, internet, and whatever else the concerned Heads consider necessary. Objectives The Scheme aims to:
1. Let promising young academics engage with NITI Aayog’s work for mutual benefit. 1. Give the “intern” a window into government functioning and developmental policy issues within the Government of India, and let them shape policy formulation through empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers, and similar contributions.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)
Individual
01 Jan 2015
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for NITI Internship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Bona fide students of any recognised University/Institution in India or abroad, meeting the following conditions, may apply for the internship:-
Undergraduate students who have completed or appeared in…
Undergraduate students who have completed or appeared in the term-end exams of the second year/4th semester of their bachelor's degree, scoring at least 85% (or equivalent) in class 12. 1. Graduate students who have completed or appeared in the term-end exams of the first year/2nd semester of their postgraduate programme, or who are pursuing research/PhD, scoring at least 70% (or equivalent) in graduation.
Students who have appeared in their final exam,…
Students who have appeared in their final exam, or have just finished Graduation/PG and are awaiting admission to higher studies, may also be considered, provided:-
they have secured 70% or more cumulative marks across all years/semesters of their graduation/post-graduation up to the application date.
the gap between the final exam result declaration and the intended internship month does not exceed six months — e.g., a June result allows applying for an internship starting anytime up to December.
NOTES:
Candidates must apply 2 months ahead of the…
Candidates must apply 2 months ahead of the internship, and the application is valid only for that specific month.
Interns must maintain 75% attendance to successfully complete…
Interns must maintain 75% attendance to successfully complete the internship.
For those applying after completing their studies, the…
For those applying after completing their studies, the gap between the final exam result and the internship's start month must not exceed 6 months.
Selected applicants must produce original marksheets and an…
Selected applicants must produce original marksheets and an NOC from their college/institution at joining, failing which their candidature is cancelled.
Benefits Provided
NITI Internship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Experience Certificate/Internship Completion Certificate:
The Adviser of the concerned Subject Division issues a certificate confirming successful completion of the internship 1. Lets promising young academics engage with NITI Aayog's work for mutual benefit.
Gives interns a window into government functioning and…
Gives interns a window into government functioning and developmental policy issues within the Government of India, letting them shape policy formulation through empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers, and similar work. NOTE: Interns who do not complete the required period will not receive a certificate.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Mark sheets for the Class 10th and Class…
Mark sheets for the Class 10th and Class 12th examinations.
Mark sheets covering every semester/year of graduation and…
Mark sheets covering every semester/year of graduation and PG, together with the degree, wherever applicable
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) prepared in the…
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) prepared in the particular format given in the application guidelines.
2015-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for NITI Internship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the official website
Go to the official website: https://workforindia.niti.gov.in/intern/InternshipEntry/PCInternshipEntry.aspx
Read the instructions and fill in all the…
Read the instructions and fill in all the applicant's details.
Choose only one option under "Area of Interest"
Choose only one option under "Area of Interest".
Click Preview to check all the entered details…
Click Preview to check all the entered details on the preview page.
Click Edit if any correction is needed
Click Edit if any correction is needed.
Once everything is correct, a Submit button appears…
Once everything is correct, a Submit button appears — click it to finalise the form.
Applicants can track their application status via
Applicants can track their application status via: https://workforindia.niti.gov.in/intern/InternshipEntry/checkstatus.aspx NOTES:
Applicants qualify for the internship only if they…
Applicants qualify for the internship only if they meet the minimum eligibility criteria in the guidelines.
Applications are accepted online only, between the 1st…
Applications are accepted online only, between the 1st (00:00 hrs) and 10th (23:59 hrs) of every month — no other mode is accepted.
Applicants should verify their details before submitting, since…
Applicants should verify their details before submitting, since no correspondence about changing details afterward is entertained.
Applicants should note their Registration Number after submission,…
Applicants should note their Registration Number after submission, for future reference.
NITI Aayog bears no responsibility if an applicant…
NITI Aayog bears no responsibility if an applicant cannot submit their application due to technical or other reasons beyond its control.
Applicants need not send a printout of the…
Applicants need not send a printout of the online application or any supporting documents.
Applicants should apply within 6 months of their…
Applicants should apply within 6 months of their final exam result being declared — e.g., a June result allows applying to start the internship by December at the latest.
Indicating a preferred option does not reserve any…
Indicating a preferred option does not reserve any right to that sector.
NITI Aayog allocates the desired sector at its…
NITI Aayog allocates the desired sector at its discretion, subject to availability.
For web-related issues, write to nic-niti@gov.in
For web-related issues, write to nic-niti@gov.in.
Objectives
1. To allow young academic talent to be associated with the NITI Aayog's work for mutual benefit.
1. The "intern" shall have an opportunity to know about the Government functioning and Developmental Policy issues in Government of India and contribute to the Policy formulation by generating policy inputs such as empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers, etc.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.