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Summer Internship Scheme Of DGFT

Quick Summary: DGFT's Summer Internship Scheme gives Indian students with an excellent record in Public Policy, Economics, Law, Finance or Management a 2-month internship at its New Delhi headquarters, working directly under Division heads. Interns receive a token remuneration of ₹10,000/month and a completion certificate.

About Summer Internship Scheme Of DGFT

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) runs a Summer Internship Scheme to connect its officers with bright young scholars and researchers from reputed academic institutions studying Public Policy, Economics, Law, Finance, or Management. Fresh academic perspectives help the Directorate examine its work critically and take objective, impartial corrective steps, while the internship gives interns a valuable boost to their career and professional expertise. It aims to familiarise interns with how the Government formulates foreign trade policy at the macro level, and how DGFT implements it at the micro level.

Duration

The internship lasts a maximum of 2 months.

Declaration of Secrecy

Before the internship begins, interns must submit a declaration of Secrecy to the Directorate.

Location

DGFT headquarters, New Delhi. Interns are attached to, and report directly to, the head of each Division.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Implementing Agency

Directorate General Of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Summer Internship Scheme Of DGFT, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must hold Indian nationality

Applicants must hold Indian nationality.

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Applicants must be studying at an institution located…

Applicants must be studying at an institution located in India or overseas.

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Applicants must have a strong academic track record

Applicants must have a strong academic track record.

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Applicants must hold a graduation degree in Public…

Applicants must hold a graduation degree in Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Management, or Law.

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Applicants must have scored a minimum of 60%…

Applicants must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in their graduation degree.

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Applicants must have completed graduation from one of…

Applicants must have completed graduation from one of the following types of institutions -

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National Schools of Law

National Schools of Law

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Central Universities

Central Universities

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AICTE-recognised Financial/Economics Institutions

AICTE-recognised Financial/Economics Institutions

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Recognised National Management Institutes

Recognised National Management Institutes

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Foreign Universities

Foreign Universities

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Institutions of excellence

Institutions of excellence

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

Benefits Provided

Summer Internship Scheme Of DGFT provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Remuneration

Remuneration

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Interns receive a consolidated token remuneration of ₹10,000/-…

Interns receive a consolidated token remuneration of ₹10,000/- per month.

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Logistics Support

Logistics Support

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Interns are given the necessary logistics support, based…

Interns are given the necessary logistics support, based on functional requirements.

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Certificate

Certificate

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Certificates are issued on satisfactory completion of the…

Certificates are issued on satisfactory completion of the internship.

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:

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At the time of Joining the Internship-

At the time of Joining the Internship-

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A permission letter issued by the supervisor or…

A permission letter issued by the supervisor or Head of Department, needed when a student wishes to undertake the internship alongside their coursework.

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At the time of Completion of the Internship…

At the time of Completion of the Internship -

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A report or paper, to be submitted to…

A report or paper, to be submitted to the Head of the relevant Division.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Summer Internship Scheme Of DGFT through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Students wishing to apply must send scanned copies of their application, completed in the required format.pdf), together with their CV, via email to: internship-dgft@gov.in

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