The Internship Programme of the Department of Expenditure aims to familiarize willing and eligible undergraduates pursuing five-year integrated courses and Graduates pursuing post-Graduation/ post-Graduates pursuing Research with the overall process of formulation of economic policies of the Government. The internship is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the Department of Expenditure.
Duration : The duration of the internship will be from two to six months at different points in time during the financial year.
Declaration of Secrecy :Interns will be required to furnish to the Department a declaration of secrecy before reporting for the Internship.
Logistics Support : Interns will be provided with the necessary logistics support i.e. office space and a computer with an internet facility.
Placement : The interns would be attached with one of the DS/Director level officers in the different Divisions of the Departm
Benefits:
- Remuneration : Token Remuneration @ ₹ 10,000/- per month per intern, payable on satisfactory completion of their internships and on submission of their Report / Paper.
- Certificate of Internship : Certificates will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internship and on submission of their Report/Paper and its evaluation by the DS/Director level officer in the concerned Division.
Eligibility:
Indian national pursuing postgraduation Research Courses in Economics/Finance/Management and in the 4th and 5th year of 5-year integrated Course in Law/any other professional course from Universities/Institutions of National and International repute are eligible to apply for the internship provided –
- Students pursuing post-graduate courses should have obtained a first-class Graduate degree.
- Research Scholars Pursuing courses in Economics/Finance/Management, should have obtained at least 50% marks in Post-Graduation.
- Students in the af a 5h year of the 5 year integrated Law course should have obtained at least 80% marks in their 12th Class examination
Application Process:
Offline Application Process:
- Eligible students must submit their applications along with their CVs in the prescribed format.
- Applications should be sent to:
Section Officer (Admn-I)
Department of Expenditure
Room No.264-B, North Block, New Delhi
Documents Required:
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For application:
- Passport-sized Photograph
- A 500-word write-up, signed by the applicant, explaining why they consider this internship useful and how it aligns with their career goals.
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At the end of the Internship:
- A Report/Paper on the assigned subject, which should be presented to the Head of the Division.
- A mandatory feedback on the internship experience and the monitoring process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How are program interns chosen?
Selection of interns depends on their application, quality, and expressed areas of interest as well as their background. Discussions with the relevant experts combined with a shortlisting procedure guarantees the top applicants are selected.
Q2:Second: Will interns get a diploma when their internship ends?
Indeed, once the internship ends satisfactorially and the report or paper is turned in, a certificate will be granted.
Q3: Exists an intern feedback system?
Indeed, interns are expected to offer comments on their experience together with ideas and lessons learned.
Q4: For interns, what submission requirement exists?
Together with comments on their experience during the internship, interns must turn in a thorough report or paper on their designated project.
Q5: Where will the interns be placed?
The candidate’s stated areas of interest and the availability of suitable projects in the Department of Expenditure guide placements.
Q6: The interns will get what kind of help?
Over the course of their internship, interns will have office space, a computer, internet connection, and direction from a Director/DS level officer.
Q7: Must interns sign a declaration of secrecy?
Before beginning their internship, trainees must indeed sign a declaration of secrecy.
Q8: Will interns get paid?
Indeed, following completion of the internship and submission of the necessary report, interns would get a meager pay of ₹10,000 a month.
Q9: The internship lasts what length of time?
Depending on the schedule and circumstances, the internship runs two to six months.