National Productivity Council (NPC) of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion Ministry of Commerce & Industry provides internship training to students pursuing graduation and post-graduation. The interns shall be given exposure to related interventions being activities undertaken by NPC’s which will provide opportunities to learn and implement new concepts as well as develop new skills and gain a deeper understanding of IT-enabled interventions through the hands-on application of the knowledge students learned during their course curriculum.
Areas of Internship
Internships are available in the following fields:
- Industrial Engineering (IE)
- Environment Management (EN)
- Energy Management (EM)
- Agribusiness Services (AB)
- Economic Services (ES)
- Information Technology (IT)
- Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Benefits
Certificate : The interns will be issued an internship completion certificate upon successful completion and submission of the full project report.
Logistics & Support : NPC shall provide them with working space with an internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned reporting authorities.
NOTE: The Interns will be required to bring their own laptops.
Boarding & Lodging : The Interns will be required to make their own arrangements towards transportation.
Remuneration : The selected interns shall not be entitled to any financial remuneration/stipend during their internship period.
No payment towards a stipend, transportation etc. shall be paid to the interns by NPC.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this internship, the applicant must:
- Be a citizen of India.
- Be pursuing graduation or post-graduation studies.
- Not have applied for this internship in the current financial year.
- Be enrolled in any of the following fields: Humanities, Mass Communication, Journalism, Designing, Anthropology, History, Art, Archaeology, or related disciplines.
For IT Interns:
- Strong skills in programming, data/content management, graphic design, and eLearning tools are preferred.
- Knowledge of SAS, Big Data, Python, AI, and Machine Learning is an advantage.
Application Process
Offline Application:
- Eligible and interested students should submit the duly filled and signed application form as per the prescribed format, along with the required documents to their college/institution.
- The application should include a No Objection Certificate from the student’s Supervisor/Head of Department.
- The college/institution should send the applications to:
- Director (HRM), National Productivity Council, New Delhi – 110003.
Documents Required
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- No Objection Certificate from the applicant’s Supervisor/Head of Department.
- Project/assignment report at the end of the internship to the concerned Head(s).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1:What main goal does NPC have?
Through providing technical and professional services, NPC hopes to raise production and competitiveness in both public and commercial sectors.
Q2: NPC provides which services?
To improve operational efficiency, NPC offers businesses productivity enhancement ideas, consultancy, and training courses.
Q3: During their internship, what duties fall to interns?
Research, report writing, and supporting continuous initiatives pertaining to their designated field fall to intern responsibility.
Q4: Is NPC able to cut an intern’s involvement?
Indeed, NPC maintains the right to call off the internship should misbehavior or failing to satisfy program criteria call it.
Q5: Does the program for interning guarantees job with NPC?
No, the internship does not assure job. Still, it offers priceless experience that might help in next employment prospects.
Q6: Over the given work for interns, what rights does NPC have?
Any work or research NPC produces during the internship—including any apps or software—retains complete ownership.
Sources and References
- Guidelines
- Application Link: NPC Internship Portal