The Inland Waterways Authority of India IWAI Internship Scheme is a unique initiative under the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways It provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the development of Inland Waterways Transport IWT in India The internship aims to expose students to real-world challenges and research areas related to waterway infrastructure policy-making and transport development
Objectives of the Internship Scheme
- To allow young academic talent to work with IWAI for mutual benefit
- To provide interns with an understanding of IWAIs functioning and its role in the Inland Waterways Transport sector
- To engage interns in research report writing proposal preparation and analysis related to inland waterway development
Benefits
- Monthly Stipend
- Undergraduates Rs 10000 per month
- Postgraduates or Research Scholars Rs 20000 per month
- Experience Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the internship and submission of a final report
- Practical Exposure Interns will get insights into policy implementation planning and operations at IWAI
- Work Experience Interns will engage in real-time research and developmental projects related to Inland Waterways
Note The last months stipend will be disbursed only after the submission and evaluation of the final Report or Paper by the concerned authority
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must be pursuing or have completed a Graduate or Postgraduate degree from a recognized national or international university
- Minimum Academic Scores
- Graduates Minimum 75 percent in 12th standard
- Postgraduates Minimum 60 percent in graduation
- Research Scholars Minimum 60 percent in Postgraduate degree
Exclusions
- The internship does not guarantee a job at IWAI
- No accommodation or transport facilities will be provided
- IWAI reserves the right to terminate the internship with one-month notice if performance is unsatisfactory
- Interns who fail to complete the required duration will not receive any experience certificate
Application Process
Offline Application
To apply for the IWAI Internship candidates must
1 Download and fill the Annexure-A application form from the official website
2 Attach a detailed CV along with the application
3 Send the completed application to the following address
The Secretary Inland Waterways Authority of India A-13 Sector-1 Noida-201301
4 Clearly mention the area of interest in the application
Documents Required
At the Time of Joining
- Letter from the Head of Department HoD or Principal confirming student status
- No Objection Certificate NOC from the HoD or Principal
- Declaration of Secrecy to be signed before starting the internship
At the Time of Completion
- Internship Report or Paper on the assigned project
- Mandatory feedback submission to the concerned HoD
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Q To whom should the offline application be addressed
The application should be sent to The Secretary Inland Waterways Authority of India A-13 Sector-1 Noida-201301
Q Where can I find the format of the application form
The Annexure-A application form is available on the official IWAI website
Q Does the applicant need to attach a CV along with the application form
Yes applicants must attach their CV along with the application form
Q What documents are required to be submitted at the time of completion of the internship
Interns need to submit a Report or Paper on the assigned topic and feedback to the concerned department
Q By when should the intern submit the Declaration of Secrecy
The Declaration of Secrecy must be submitted before the start of the internship
Q How much remuneration is given to undergraduate interns
Undergraduate interns receive a stipend of Rs 10000 per month
Q How much remuneration is given to postgraduate or research scholar interns
Postgraduate and research scholar interns receive a stipend of Rs 20000 per month
Q When will the stipend be disbursed to the interns
The stipend is provided monthly based on the number of working days attended
Q When will the remuneration for the last month of the internship be provided
The last months remuneration will be disbursed only after submission and evaluation of the final report
Q What logistic support will be provided by IWAI to the interns
IWAI will provide workspace and necessary resources for the interns to complete their work
Q Will IWAI provide a laptop to the interns
No interns must bring their own laptops