SIP-CAG

Student Internship Programme

The Student Internship Program, a unique learning opportunity aims to provide the Interns exposure to the functioning of the CAG of India and the Indian Audit & Accounts Department.

Central Composite

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Comptroller And Auditor General Of India

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Scheme open date: 2024-02-27

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Universities and higher education, Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend, Internship

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Internship, Student, Information Technology

Details

The Student Internship Program, a unique learning opportunity aims to provide the Interns exposure to the functioning of the CAG of India. The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) invites applications for engaging Student Interns (SIs) on contract basis for a duration of 3 to 6 months to work in the Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institutes. Candidates pursuing under graduation/ post-graduation / research in any discipline from recognized, reputed institutions, with stellar academic record are eligible to apply. Preferred attributes include skills in Information Technology (IT) & Information
Communication Technology (ICT) with good communication and interpersonal skills. The Student Intern (SI) shall be subject to the laws of secrecy of the country and will sign a Secrecy and Non-Disclosure Agreement before reporting for the internship. Interns will have to present to the concerned Head of the Functional Wing/Head of the Field office a Report/Paper on the assigned subject at the end of the internship. The Head of the Functional Wing at CAG office/Head of Field Office will review the progress of the projects on a regular basis. At the end of the internship, an Experience Certificate / Recommendatory letter shall be given.

Number of Interns

The number of Student Interns to be engaged by the CAG of India shall depend on the actual requirement from time to time.

Duration

The duration of internship for a Student Intern shall be 3 to 6 months.

Place of Posting

The place of posting will be the CAG’s office, New Delhi or any of CAG’s field office across India.

Travel, Service Incurred Death, Injury or Illness, Allowances

  1. No TA/DA will be paid to the SI to attend the interviews.
  2. No other perks and facilities such as DA, accommodation, residential phone/conveyance/transport, foreign travel, personal staff, medical reimbursement, CGHS etc. shall be admissible,
  3. In the event of death, injury or illness of the SI during the term of his/her internship the SI or the SI’s dependents, legal heirs, claimant etc., shall not be entitled to any compensation.

Benefits

  • > Remuneration Token remuneration is ₹12 000/-(all inclusive) per month per intern which will be paid on satisfactory completion of their internship and on submission of their Report/Paper. > Logistics support Interns will be provided with the necessary logistics support i.e. office space and computer with internet facility. > Outplacement At the end of the internship an Experience Certificate / Recommendatory letter shall be given

Remuneration

Token remuneration is ₹12,000/-(all inclusive) per month, per intern which will be paid on satisfactory completion of their internship and on submission of their Report/Paper.

Logistics support

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

Outplacement

At the end of the internship, an Experience Certificate / Recommendatory letter shall be given.

Eligibility

Minimum Attributes

  1. The applicant should not be more than 25 years of age.
  2. Candidates pursuing under graduation/ post-graduation / research in any discipline from recognized, reputed institutions, with stellar academic record are eligible to apply.

Preferred Attributes

It includes skills in Information Technology (IT) & Information Communication Technology (ICT) with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Attributes

  1. The Student Intern (SI) shall be subject to the laws of secrecy of the country and will sign a Secrecy and Non-Disclosure Agreement before reporting for the internship.
  2. The working hours of the SI shall be same as regular timing of this office. The SI shall not be entitled to any kind of leave.
  3. No extra remuneration shall be allowed for working beyond office hours or on Saturdays/Sundays/Gazetted Holidays.

Exclusions

  1. The internship will not constitute a regular job or appointment of any nature in the office of CAG of India or the Indian Audit & Accounts Department, nor is it in the nature of a relationship of employer and employee between the CAG of India and the SI.

Application Process

Online

  1. After reading the instructions carefully, the applicant may visit the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2YalGsTbVe-QcpxPotewRiqrVi-GZQKWg40DWhP_Q-mDqBQ/viewform to apply for this programme. 1. Fill in all the details of the form and submit.
  2. It is also requested that all the candidates may visit the official website of CAG for obtaining latest updates regarding this programme.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

How Many Student Interns Will Be Engaged By The CAG Of India?
The number of student interns will depend on the actual requirement from time to time.
What Is The Duration Of The Internship For A Student Intern?
The duration of the internship will be 2-3 months.
Who Is Eligible To Apply For The Internship?
Candidates pursuing undergraduate/postgraduate/research programs in any discipline from recognized and reputed institutions, with a stellar academic record, and not exceeding 25 years of age, are eligible to apply.
What Are The Preferred Attributes For Applicants?
Applicants with skills in Information Technology (IT) and Information Communication Technology (ICT), along with good communication and interpersonal skills, are preferred.
Is There A Secrecy And Non-Disclosure Agreement Required Before Starting The Internship?
Yes, student interns are required to sign a secrecy and non-disclosure agreement before reporting for the internship.
Will Travel Allowances Or Other Perks Be Provided To Student Interns?
No, TA/DA or other perks and facilities such as accommodation, transportation, medical reimbursement, etc., will not be provided.
What Is The Remuneration For Student Interns?
Student interns will receive a token remuneration of ₹10,000 (all inclusive) per month, payable upon satisfactory completion of their internship and submission of their report/paper.
When Will The Payment Be Released To The Student Interns?
The payment will be released by the CAG of India upon completion of the internship period and submission of the report by the student intern.
What Are The Attendance And Working Days For Student Interns?
Student interns are expected to work during regular office hours and will not receive extra remuneration for working beyond office hours or on weekends/gazette holidays.
Are Student Interns Entitled To Any Kind Of Leave?
No, student interns are not entitled to any kind of leave.
What Kind Of Logistics Support Will Be Provided To Student Interns?
Student interns will be provided with necessary logistics support, including office space and a computer with internet facility.
What Is The Requirement For Submission Of A Paper By Student Interns?
Student interns are required to present a report/paper on the assigned subject to the concerned head of the functional wing/field office at the end of the internship.
Is There A Feedback Process For Student Interns?
Yes, student interns are mandated to provide feedback on their experience of the program to the head of the functional wing/field office.
Will Student Interns Receive An Experience Certificate Or Recommendatory Letter?
Yes, at the end of the internship, an experience certificate or recommendatory letter will be given to the student interns.
Where Will The Student Interns Be Placed?
The place of posting will be the CAG's office in New Delhi or any of the CAG's field offices across India.
How Can Students Apply For The Internship?
Students can download the prescribed application format from the CAG website (www.cag.gov.in) and forward it to trgwing@cag.gov.in via email before the specified deadline.
What Is The Full Form Of CAG?
CAG stands for Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

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