Applications are invited in the prescribed format for 25 Internship Positions for a duration of three months and 25 Internship Positions for a duration of one- month in the Lok Sabha Secretariat
The Internship Programme is aimed to provide an opportunity to young talent in the country with outstanding academic credentials for acquainting them with the working of parliamentary democracy through Parliamentary Internship and to train them to contribute towards generation of research inputs for members of Parliament
I. Three-months’ Internship
Duration: The duration of the Internship Programme will be three months starting from 03rd July to 29th September 2017
Eligibility: The Internship shall be open to Indian citizens between 21 and 30 years of age as on 30 June 2017 provided they have outstanding academic record in disciplines such as social sciences, languages, environmental studies, law, journalism, finance, management, business studies, commerce, etc. However, students from pure science/engineering (except environmental engineering and such subjects) backgrounds will not be considered for the programme
The applicant should have completed a two-year Post-Graduate Degree
In exceptional circumstances, the Internship Committee may also allow students who are pursuing doctoral study to undergo internship
The applicant should submit a ‘Recommendation Letter’ from the Principal of College/Head of the Institution/Registrar & Head of Departments he/she last attended or is enrolled in to pursue higher studies along with the completed application form
II. One-month Student Internship:
Duration: The duration for Student Internship Programme will be from 28 June to 27 July 2017.
Age Limit: Applicant should not be less than 18 years of age and not more than 28 years as on 30th June 2017
Eligibility: The applicant should be a student pursuing graduation/post graduation in disciplines such as social sciences, languages, environmental studies, law, journalism, finance, management, business studies, commerce, etc. However, students from pure science/engineering (except environmental engineering and such subjects) backgrounds will not be considered for the Programme
The applicant should submit a ‘Recommendation Letter’ from the Principal of College/Head of the Institution/Registrar & Head of Departments he/she last attended or is enrolled in to pursue higher studies along with the completed application form
They should also get the permission from the competent authorities of the concerned educational institutions that the student’s joining the Lok Sabha Internship Programme will not hamper his/her studies/will not cause any loss to such Institutions in any way
In case of the three-month Internship, the Intern may be paid an amount of Rs.20000/- per month. A sum of Rs.10000/- meant for stationery and typing expenses may be granted as one-time expenditure during the last month of the Internship to facilitate the completion of the project
In case of one-month Student Internship, the Intern will be paid a lump sum amount of Rs.25000/- (Rs.20000/- as stipend and Rs.5000/- for stationery and typing expenses)
Reservation
Reservation for Candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC: Reservation of Internship positions belonging to the categories of SC, ST and OBC shall be made as per the extant policy. Candidates belonging to the above categories should attach requisite certificate issued by the Competent Authority in support of their claim
The applicant must also submit a brief statement in 250 words which should inter alia state why she/he intends to join the Internship Programme; her/his career goals; and how the Internship will help her/him in achieving those goals. An application received without the statement will not be considered
Completed application in the enclosed format should reach the Director, Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training (BPST), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. F-076, Parliament Library Building, New Delhi-110001, latest by 26th April 2017
Submission of Online Applications commences at 10.00 A.M. on 05th April 2017 and closes at 05.00 PM of 26th April 2017
Director, Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training (BPST), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. F-076, Parliament Library Building, New Delhi-110001, Website www.loksabha.nic.in
For any query, candidates are requested to check the official website .
Click here or more jobalerts.
Also See : Fresher Jobs
For more details, follow SuccessCDs ( Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter ) or you can write to us at successcds@gmail.com