The Lokpal of India has opened up internship opportunities for students currently pursuing a regular undergraduate or postgraduate degree course. The anti-corruption authority that represents the public interest in the Republic of India has jurisdiction over the Central government to inquire into allegations of corruption against its public functionaries and for matters connected to corruption.
Applications for the internship programme are now open and Lokpal will accept four candidates. The duration of the internship will be for a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.
Aspiring candidates should be pursuing a regular undergraduate or postgraduate degree course in the field of Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Management, Economics, or Human Rights.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have secured a minimum of 75% or equivalent marks in their Class XII exams.
- The undergraduate student must have completed at least two years of study in the undergraduate course.
- Undergraduate students must have a minimum aggregate of 55% or equivalent marks in years completed till the date of application.
- Postgraduate students must have a minimum aggregate of 55% or equivalent in the graduation course.
How to apply :
- Candidates can apply through their institute by filling out the application form. It should be recommended by the head of department, dean or principal of the institute of the candidate. https://lokpal.gov.in/pdfs/adv_291021.pdf
- The application will need to carry a summary of marks received in Class XII and graduation.
- Self-attested scanned copies of all the mark sheets should be attached.
- A 500-word writeup should be enclosed with the form. Candidates can choose any of the following topics: “Evil effects of corruption in society” or “measure to root out corruption in India’.
- All the documents should be sent via email to mkmishra@nic.in.
Candidates selected for the internship will receive a stipend of Rs 10,000 per month on successful completion of the internship.