Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students

> Remuneration:

• Internship Stipend: A consolidated stipend of ₹10,000 (₹5,000 per month) is provided upon successful completion of the internship. - Direct Benefit Transfer: The stipend is transferred directly to the intern’s bank account through electronic payment modes such as APB/AEPS. - Cashless Payment System: No cash payment is made under the internship programme. - Certificate of Completion: A certificate is issued to interns after successful completion of the internship by the concerned office. - Field Visit Allowance: Interns attached to NSSO (FOD) Zonal/Regional Offices receive an additional ₹250 per day for field visits, subject to a maximum of 10 days during the internship period. > Facilities:

• Logistics Support: Internship centres may provide office space, intercom, computer, and internet facilities to interns during the internship period. - Access to Study Material: Interns will be allowed access to study materials and literature available in the office/library. - Guidance & Mentorship: Each intern will be assigned a guide/nodal officer for assistance and coordination during the internship. - Interaction with Officials: Interns may interact with concerned divisions/officers through the assigned guide for completion of their assignments. > Notes:

• No Travelling Allowance or Daily allowance etc. will be paid by the Ministry for joining the place of internship allotted to them or after the completion of the internship.

• The selected candidates have to make their own arrangements for their lodging, boarding and transport, etc.

• Interns may be required to bring their own laptops, depending on the availability of facilities.

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

Note:-

1. The internship will be for a period of 2 months from the date of joining.
2. 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.

• 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.

Online

> Application:

Step 1: Register on the National Career Service (NCS) Portal and keep NCS ID ready for filling application form. Step 2: Download application format in MS Excel File of "Group A" or "Group B". For accessing these form, please refer guidelines (Page no.16). Step 3: 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. Step 4: Take printout of the duly filled-in application form. On the printed form, affix your passport size recent colored photograph and sign the undertaking. Step 5: The duly filled and signed application form along with the required (self-attested) documents should be sent through email to the concerned nodal offices/selection point given at Annex-I & II with a copy to training-mospi@nic.in with subject line “Application for Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students – 2023-24”. > Note:-

1. In absence of filled-in MS Excel File with application form, the application would be rejected.
2. 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 – 2023-24”.
3. Emails received with subject line other than as mentioned above may not be considered.

> Selection Process:-

1. The selection of the candidates will be done purely on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained in graduation (excluding qualifying subject(s)) and allocation of internship office will be done taking into account the above selection criterion and the place option exercised by the candidates.
2. The selected candidates/applicants would be informed through e-mail besides displaying the list of selected interns on the website of the MoSPI in the case of Group “A” and notice board of the respective offices in the case of Group “B”.

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is implementing the "Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students" in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Operations Research, and related fields during 2023-24. The scheme aims to familiarize students with the Official Statistical System of India, including data collection, processing, analysis, publication, and dissemination activities. It also seeks to create awareness about career opportunities in the Indian Statistical Service and the Subordinate Statistical Service.