Sarkari Yojana
Internship Policy Of Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR)
About Internship Policy Of Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR)
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of External Affairs
ICCR’s Internship Policy gives budding scholars a chance to understand how soft power shapes the Government of India’s foreign policy. Interns get exposure across various ICCR Sections and are expected to support analytical work in fields such as creative writing, cultural mapping, technology upgradation in EGIT, developing modules for performing and visual art, tracing India’s historical cultural links with other countries, and using Social Media in Cultural Diplomacy. The programme emphasizes active, hands-on learning that puts classroom knowledge into practice.
Intake
ICCR engages a maximum of 15 interns over the course of a year.
Location
Interns are placed at ICCR, New Delhi, and its Regional Offices in Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahmadabad, and Hyderabad.
Duration
Each intern serves for a maximum of four months.
Duties & Responsibilities
Interns are given specific topics by the relevant Sectional Head and may need to carry out research, write reports, analyze emerging developments, or handle other tasks assigned by the Sectional Heads.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of External Affairs
Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Internship Policy Of Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
The applicant must be a graduate in Humanities/Mass…
The applicant must be a graduate in Humanities/Mass Communication/Journalism/Designing/Anthropology/History/Art/Archaeology Science/Languages/Museology/Fine Arts.
The applicant's age must not exceed 25 years…
The applicant's age must not exceed 25 years as of 31st December of the Internship year.
Post Graduate/Research Students and Foreign Language Students are…
Post Graduate/Research Students and Foreign Language Students are also eligible.
The applicant should have an excellent academic record
The applicant should have an excellent academic record.
The applicant should preferably come from a recognized…
The applicant should preferably come from a recognized University in India. Reservation / Preference / Priority Research scholars with formal backgrounds in International Relations and Soft Power Projection get preference, depending on ICCR's requirements. Candidates with the highest marks are most likely to be called for a Personal Interview.
Benefits Provided
Internship Policy Of Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Honorarium
Honorarium
Each intern receives an honorarium of ₹10,000/- per…
Each intern receives an honorarium of ₹10,000/- per month.
Air Fare
Air Fare
One round-trip economy-class airfare is covered, capped at…
One round-trip economy-class airfare is covered, capped at the prevailing fare between the State capital and Delhi, from the selected candidate's home state or college/university. NOTE: Interns must arrange their own board and lodging in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahmadabad, and Hyderabad.
Logistics Support
Logistics Support
Interns get necessary logistical support based on functional…
Interns get necessary logistical support based on functional needs.
Certificate
Certificate
Certificates are issued once the internship is completed…
Certificates are issued once the internship is completed satisfactorily and the intern's Report/Paper has been submitted and evaluated by the Head of the concerned Division.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
At the time of application,
The applicant's Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The applicant's Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Where the applicant wants to intern during their…
Where the applicant wants to intern during their coursework, a letter of permission from their Supervisor/ Head of Department. At the end of the internship,
A report describing in detail the work done
A report describing in detail the work done.
If asked for, a presentation covering the work…
If asked for, a presentation covering the work done.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Internship Policy Of Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR) through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Students who wish to apply should send their application, in the prescribed format, by email to directoradmin.iccr@gov.in and mark a copy to spdadmn.iccr@gov.in
(Addressed to the Dy. Director General, Administration, ICCR, Azad Bhavan, IP Estate, New Delhi)
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
The individuals who had earlier opted out of the internship program are barred from applying again.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.