Sarkari Yojana

Internship Programme Of The Department Of Expenditure

Quick Summary: This internship lets undergraduates in integrated courses and postgraduates in economics, finance, management, or law observe how the Department of Expenditure shapes economic policy, over two to six months. Interns get a ₹10,000 monthly token remuneration and a completion certificate, though it carries no job guarantee.

About Internship Programme Of The Department Of Expenditure

The Department of Expenditure’s Internship Programme introduces willing, eligible undergraduates in five-year integrated courses, and graduates pursuing post-graduation or research, to how the Government formulates economic policy. The internship is neither a job nor any assurance of one at the Department of Expenditure.

Duration

The internship runs from two to six months, at different points during the financial year.

Declaration of Secrecy

Interns must submit a declaration of secrecy to the Department before starting.

Logistics Support

Interns get the necessary logistics support — office space and a computer with internet access.

Placement

Interns are attached to a DS/Director-level officer in one of the Department of Expenditure’s Divisions, based on their stated interests and that Division’s preference.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Finance

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Internship Programme Of The Department Of Expenditure, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Indian nationals pursuing postgraduate research courses in Economics/Finance/Management, or in the 4th and 5th year of a 5-year integrated Law course or another professional course, from Universities/Institutions of national and international repute, can apply, provided -

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Students in post-graduate courses hold a first-class Graduate…

Students in post-graduate courses hold a first-class Graduate degree.

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Research Scholars in Economics/Finance/Management have scored at least…

Research Scholars in Economics/Finance/Management have scored at least 50% marks in Post-Graduation.

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Students in the 5th year of the 5-year…

Students in the 5th year of the 5-year integrated Law course scored at least 80% marks in their 12th Class examination.

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

Benefits Provided

Internship Programme Of The Department Of Expenditure provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Remuneration

Remuneration

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A token remuneration of ₹10,000/- per month per…

A token remuneration of ₹10,000/- per month per intern, paid once the internship is completed satisfactorily and the Report/Paper is submitted.

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Certificate of Internship

Certificate of Internship

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Certificates are issued once the internship is completed…

Certificates are issued once the internship is completed satisfactorily and the Report/Paper is submitted and evaluated by the concerned Division's DS/Director-level officer.

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:

While applying for the Internship -

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Passport Sized Photograph

Passport Sized Photograph

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A hand-written, signed write-up of up to 500…

A hand-written, signed write-up of up to 500 words on why the applicant finds the programme useful and how it fits their career growth. At the end of the Internship -

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A Report/Paper on the allotted subject, presented to…

A Report/Paper on the allotted subject, presented to the Head of the Division.

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Mandatory feedback given to the concerned HOD on…

Mandatory feedback given to the concerned HOD on their experience of the Programme,

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Monitoring and supervision by the concerned Director/JS

Monitoring and supervision by the concerned Director/JS.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Internship Programme Of The Department Of Expenditure through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Eligible students who are interested should post their application together with a CV in the enclosed proforma to the following address -

Section Officer (Admn-l), Department of Expenditure, Room No.264-B, North Block, New Delhi.

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