2022-2023 Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students null

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 fields of Statistics of recognized Universities/Institutions during 2022-23.

The scheme is as follows: 

Aim, Objectives & Scope:

• To facilitate the students pursuing the post-graduate/research in statistics to study and get familiarized with the prevailing system of Official Statistics in the Country.
• To familiarize the interested and willing post-graduate/research students with the Official Statistical System of the Country, with specific reference to data collection, processing & analysis, publication and dissemination needs.
• To create awareness amongst the students of Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Operations Research/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied field of Statistics about the Indian Statistical Service and Subordinate Statistical Service.
• To sensitize the students of Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Operational Research/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied field of Statistics about choosing their career in the field of Statistics. 

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 fields of Statistics. 

Duration and Expected output from an intern:

The internship will be for a period of 2 months from the date of joining. Each intern/student shall be required to submit a 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 the 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 to 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.

The students opting for NSO (FOD) Zonal/Regional Offices will be paid an additional amount of ₹250/-per day, so as to enable them to undertake field visits if required, which should not exceed a maximum of 10 days in the entire period of 2 months of internship. The decision on a field visit, if required, is to be taken by the Head of respective Zonal/Regional Offices and should preferably be in the nearby areas.

The selected candidates have to report to/join the concerned offices, where the internship has been offered to them. 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.

For more information on how to apply and eligibility criteria, please check here.