About the Internship Program

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) shall be implementing the scheme of Internship for Post-graduate/Research Students of Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Operations Research/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied field of Statistics of recognized Universities/Institutions during 2022-23.

Number and Place of Internship

  • The total available number of internships during 2022-23 would be 195 in two groups namely “Group A” and “Group B”.
  • Under Group “A” applications are invited for internships in offices located in New Delhi, including NSO (FOD) Regional Office, Delhi & DES, Delhi.
  • Whereas, under Group “B” applications are invited for internships in offices located in rest of the country.

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Eligibility:

  • The applicant should be a citizen of India and pursuing his/her post-graduation/research from a recognized College/ University/ Research institute in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Operational Research/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied field of Statistics.

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Duration and Expected output from Intern:

  • The internship will be for a period of 2 months from the date of joining.
  • Each intern/student shall be required to submit report/paper (along with soft copy) at the end of the assignment, including inter-alia, his/her observations and suggestions, if any, regarding any possible improvement in the system.

Remuneration:

  • A token stipend of ₹10,000/-(consolidated) @₹5000/- per month would be paid to the selected intern on successful completion of his /her internship, at the end of internship period by respective selection points only through electronic mode of funds transfer/ Aadhaar Payments Bridge (APB)/Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS). 
  • If any intern leaves or discontinues the internship in between, that is, before completion of two months, he/she will not be entitled for any stipend/certificate.
  • A certificate will be issued to the successful interns, on completion of the internship, by the respective offices where they are attached.

Facilities:

  • To facilitate the interns in the pursuit of their assignment, internship offices/centers would try their best to provide a minimum logistics support i.e. office space, with intercom facility and computer, with internet facility etc. However, interns may have to bring their own laptop if situation demands so.
  • For study material, the intern will have access to the literature available in the Library/Office and can interact with the concerned Division(s)/Officer through the guide, with whom they would be attached. Internship Centers will designate a guide/nodal officer for each intern allocated to them.

How to Apply

  • Register on the National Career Service (NCS) Portal and keep NCS ID ready for filling application form.
  • Download application format in MS Excel File by clicking at Group A or Group B
  • Fill the application form in Excel File itself. Message displayed while moving cursor on a cell may be read carefully before filling information in that cell.
  • Take printout of the duly filled-in application form. On the printed form, affix your passport size recent colored photograph and sign the undertaking.Photograph of the applicant and No Objection Certificate should be attested by Head of Institution where applicant is pursuing study.
  • The following documents should be sent through email to the concerned nodal offices/selection point given at Annex-I & II with a copy to [email protected] with subject line “Application for Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students – 2022-23”
    • Scanned copy of the duly filled-in and signed/attested application form. Selected candidates would be required to submit original hard copy to selection point while joining the internship.
    • Duly Filled-in MS Excel File of the application form
    • Graduation mark sheets consisting of 3 years result/marks
    • Self-attested copy of Identity Card issued during PG Course/Research or any other document showing that the applicant is Post Graduate/Research Student of Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Operations Research/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied field of Statistics.
    • If marks are in CGPA, attach document giving conversion formula from CGPA to percentage.
    • If not given on application form itself, a separate no objection letter from the Institute/Head of Department where applicant is pursuing study indicating the status of study (class, year, university etc.).
    • If applicant wishes to incorporate any other relevant details, he/she may do so on an extra sheet to be attached.
    • In absence of filled-in MS Excel File with application form, the application would be rejected.
    • All internship related queries should be sent through email to the nodal officers of respective internship centers with subject line “Internship for Post-Graduate/ Research Students – 2022- 23”
    • Emails received with subject line other than as mentioned above may not be considered.
  • Last date for submitting applications is 30th March, 2022.

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