Sarkari Yojana
Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students
About Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students
For 2023-24, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) runs an internship scheme for post-graduate and research students in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Operations Research, and allied fields. The internship exposes students to how India’s Official Statistical System functions — covering data collection, processing, analysis, publication, and dissemination — while also raising awareness of career paths in the Indian Statistical Service and the Subordinate Statistical Service.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Individual
20 Mar 2023
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
They must be pursuing post-graduate or research studies in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Operational Research, Economics, Demography, or another applied field of Statistics, at a recognized College/University/Research institute.
Note:-
The internship runs for two months from the…
The internship runs for two months from the date of joining.
Every intern must submit a report or paper…
Every intern must submit a report or paper (with a soft copy) at the end of the assignment, covering their observations and any suggestions for improving the system.
Benefits Provided
Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Remuneration:
Internship Stipend:
A consolidated stipend of ₹10,000 (₹5,000 per month) is paid on successful completion of the internship.
Direct Benefit Transfer: The stipend goes directly into the intern's bank account through electronic modes such as APB/AEPS.
Cashless Payment System: No payment is made in cash under this programme.
Certificate of Completion: A completion certificate is issued by the concerned office once the internship is finished.
Field Visit Allowance: Interns posted at NSSO (FOD) Zonal/Regional Offices get an extra ₹250 per day for field visits, up to a maximum of 10 days over the internship period.
Facilities:
Logistics Support:
Internship centres may offer office space, an intercom, a computer, and internet access during the internship period.
Access to Study Material: Interns can use study materials and literature available in the office/library.
Guidance & Mentorship: Each intern is assigned a guide/nodal officer for support and coordination during the internship.
Interaction with Officials: Interns may liaise with relevant divisions/officers through their assigned guide to complete their assignments.
Notes:
The Ministry does not pay any Travelling Allowance…
The Ministry does not pay any Travelling Allowance or Daily Allowance for joining or leaving the allotted internship location.
Selected candidates must arrange their own lodging, boarding,…
Selected candidates must arrange their own lodging, boarding, and transport.
Interns may need to bring their own laptops,…
Interns may need to bring their own laptops, depending on facility availability.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A passport-size photograph
A passport-size photograph.
Proof of identity
Proof of identity.
A completed and signed/attested application form
A completed and signed/attested application form.
Proof of the latest educational qualification (mark sheets…
Proof of the latest educational qualification (mark sheets for the last 3 years).
A self-attested copy of the identity card issued…
A self-attested copy of the identity card issued during the PG/research course, or any other document establishing that the applicant is a Post Graduate/Research Student of Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Operations Research/Economics/Demography or an applied field of Statistics.
Where not already covered on the application form,…
Where not already covered on the application form, a No-Objection Letter from the Institute/Head of Department confirming the applicant's study status (Class, Year, University, etc.). NOTE 1: Where marks are recorded in CGPA, attach the formula used to convert CGPA to a percentage. NOTE 2: Any additional relevant details may be added on a separate sheet attached to the form. NOTE 3: An application without the completed MS Excel file will be rejected.
2023-03-20
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students through the online application process outlined below.
Application:
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Register on the National Career Service (NCS) Portal…
Register on the National Career Service (NCS) Portal and keep the NCS ID handy for the application form.
Download the application format as an MS Excel…
Download the application format as an MS Excel file for "Group A" or "Group B" -- see the guidelines (page no.16) for how to access these forms.
Complete the application within the Excel file itself,…
Complete the application within the Excel file itself, reading the cell-level guidance messages carefully before entering information.
Print the completed form, affix a recent passport-size…
Print the completed form, affix a recent passport-size colour photograph, and sign the undertaking.
Email the signed form, along with the required…
Email the signed form, along with the required self-attested documents, to the relevant nodal office/selection point listed at Annex-I & II, copying training-mospi@nic.in, with the subject line "Application for Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students – 2023-24." Note:- 1. An application without the completed MS Excel file will be rejected. 2. All internship-related queries should go by email to the nodal officers of the relevant internship centres, with the subject line "Internship for Post-Graduate/ Research Students – 2023-24". 3. Emails with any other subject line may not be considered. Selection Process:- 1. Candidates are selected purely on the aggregate marks obtained in graduation (excluding the qualifying subject(s)); internship-office allocation factors in this criterion along with the candidate's stated location preference. 2. Selected candidates are informed by e-mail; the list of selected interns is also displayed on MoSPI's website for Group "A" and on the concerned office's notice board for Group "B".
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- If any intern leaves or discontinues the internship in between, that is, before the completion of two months, he/she will not be entitled to any stipend/certificate.
- The award of internship to the applicant is not and cannot be construed as any kind of job or assurances for any job in the Government of India.
Official Application & Website
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