Scholarship
Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students(SIPGRS)
Overview
About SIPGRS
The Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students is run by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the central government ministry responsible for India's official statistics. It places students of statistics and allied subjects inside the country's statistical system for a short, structured internship, so they can see how official data is collected, processed, analysed and published.
The purpose is practical exposure. You spend the internship getting familiar with the day-to-day working of official statistics in India, and the scheme is also meant to build awareness of the Indian Statistical Service as a career path. Placements are offered both at offices in New Delhi and at MoSPI and National Statistical Office locations elsewhere in the country.
It is open to post-graduate and research students from recognised universities and institutions in statistics, mathematical statistics, operations research, economics, demography, or an applied field of statistics. The internship runs for two months from the date of joining, and interns who complete it receive a monthly stipend and a certificate from the office they were attached to.
Sources: Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students (Internship Notice 2024-25), MoSPI · MoSPI Internship Portal, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation · Scheme of Internship for Post-Graduate/Research Students, myScheme (Government of India)
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Central Government
Central Sector Scheme
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2023-03-20 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a citizen of India and; | |
| He/She must be pursuing 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. | |
| The internship will be for a period of 2 months from the date of joining. | |
| Each intern/student shall be required to submit 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. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- If any intern leaves or discontinues the internship in between, that is, before the completion of two months, he/she will not be entitled to any stipend/certificate.
- The award of internship to the applicant is not and cannot be construed as any kind of job or assurances for any job in the Government of India.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Remuneration: Internship Stipend: A consolidated stipend of ₹10,000 (₹5,000 per month) is provided upon successful completion of the internship. - Direct Benefit Transfer: The stipend is transferred directly to the intern’s bank account through electronic payment modes such as APB/AEPS. - Cashless Payment System: No cash payment is made under the internship programme. - Certificate of Completion: A certificate is issued to interns after successful completion of the internship by the concerned office. - Field Visit Allowance: Interns attached to NSSO (FOD) Zonal/Regional Offices receive an additional ₹250 per day for field visits, subject to a maximum of 10 days during the internship period.
- Facilities: Logistics Support: Internship centres may provide office space, intercom, computer, and internet facilities to interns during the internship period. - Access to Study Material: Interns will be allowed access to study materials and literature available in the office/library. - Guidance & Mentorship: Each intern will be assigned a guide/nodal officer for assistance and coordination during the internship. - Interaction with Officials: Interns may interact with concerned divisions/officers through the assigned guide for completion of their assignments.
- Notes: 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.
- Interns may be required to bring their own laptops, depending on the availability of facilities.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
www.ncs.gov.in
Source
Official links
Questions
SIPGRS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.