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Internship Scheme Of The Department Of Economic Affairs

The Department of Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Finance manages the Internship Scheme for PhD or postgraduate students working on specific issues relating to macroeconomic management, capital Markets, Economic Reforms, Exchange Management, Foreign Investment in India, etc.

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Remuneration | Token remuneration of ₹10,000/- per month per intern for PG students, and of ₹20,000/- per month per intern for PhD students is payable on satisfactory completion of their internship and on submission of their Report/Paper/Feedback. | Logistics Support | Interns will be provided with the necessary logistics support, i.e. office space and computer with internet facility. | Certificate | The Certificate of Internship shall be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internship of not less than three months and on submission of their Report/Paper/Feedback/Attendance Certificate duly certified by the Divisional Head.

Who can apply

Interns, whose performance is unsatisfactory, may be relieved prematurely.; The internship is neither a job nor any such assurance thereof in the Department of Economic Affairs.; **Submission of Paper:** The interns will have to present a Report/ Paper on the allotted subject to the concerned Divisional Head at the end of the internship. Simultaneously, they are required to give feedback on their experience of the Programme to the concerned Divisional Head. 1. **Declaration of Secrecy:** Interns are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before commencing work.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Can The Students Pursuing Their Postgraduation Course Apply To This Internship?

Yes, this scheme is open to students pursuing Post Graduation or a PhD.

Can Students From All The Universities In India Apply For This Internship?

Only the students from the Universities/ Institutions which are within the top 25 ranks as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development or QS-ranked International Institutes, can apply for this Internship.

Under What Circumstances, Can The Tenure Of An Internship Be Ended Prematurely?

Interns, whose performance is unsatisfactory, may be relieved prematurely.

Can This Internship Be Regarded As A Job Assurance By The Department Of Economic Affairs?

This internship is neither a job nor any such assurance thereof in the Department of Economic Affairs.

What Shall Be The Deliverables On The Part Of The Interns?

The interns will have to present a Report/ Paper on the allotted subject to the concerned Divisional Head at the end of the internship. Simultaneously, they are required to give feedback on their experience of the Programme to the concerned Divisional Head.

Can I Apply Offline For This Scheme?

No, this scheme only accepts online applications. Applications not received through the web portal will not be considered.

The Department Of Economic Affairs Comes Under Which Ministry?

The Department of Economic Affairs comes under the Ministry of Finance.

Is The Letter Of Recommendation From The Institution A Mandatory Document?

Yes, the Letter of Recommendation from the Institution is mandatory for the successful submission of the application.

What Shall Be The Amount Of The Token Remuneration For PG Students?

The Token remuneration will be [?]10,000/- per month per intern for PG students.

What Shall Be The Amount Of The Token Remuneration For PhD Students?

The Token remuneration will be [?]20,000/- per month per intern for PhD students.

When Will The Remuneration Become Payable?

The token remuneration is payable on satisfactory completion of their internship and on submission of their Report/Paper/Feedback.

Will The Logistics Support Be Provided To The Interns By The DEA?

Yes, the Interns will be provided with the necessary logistics support, i.e. office space and computer with internet facility.