The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for its Phase I of the National Internship in Official Statistics. A total number of 272 interns are proposed to be selected during Phase I of 2025.
About the National Internship in Official Statistics (NIOS)
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) would be implementing Phase I of the National Internship in Official Statistics for pursuing or completed undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate/research scholars in recognized institutes / universities / research institute with at least one paper in Statistics or Mathematics in their curriculum, within India or abroad during 2025.
Overview of NIOS Phase-I
| Particulars | Details |
| Internship | Phase -I of National Internship in Official Statistics (NIOS) |
| No. of Positions | 272 |
| Application Deadline | 16th February 2025 |
| Duration | 2 to 6 months |
| Stipend | Rs. 10,000 PM |
Objective of this Internship
- To facilitate the young academic talent to study and get familiarized with the prevailing system of Official Statistics in the Country.
- To provide hands-on exposure to the diverse verticals & offices of MoSPI encompassing key domains such as National Accounts Statistics, Index Numbers, Energy Statistics, National Economic Classifications, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environment Statistics & Accounting, Global Indices and Survey Subjects like PLFS, ASUSE, ASI, SE, UFS, Price Collection etc.
- To familiarize the interested and willing students with the Official Statistical System of the Country, with specific reference to data collection, processing & analysis, publication and dissemination needs.
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Internship Duration
The internship will be for a period ranging from 2 months to 6 months from the date of joining. The internship shall mandatorily commence from March 2025 and should conclude latest by September 2025.
Eligibility
Bonafide students of any recognized University / Institution within India or abroad, fulfilling following conditions shall be eligible to apply for the internship:
- Under-graduate students, having completed / appeared in the term end exams of second year / 4th semester of the bachelor’s degree course with at least one paper in Statistics or Mathematics in their curriculum AND secured not less than 75% or equivalent marks in 12th Class.
- Graduate students pursuing any year of their Post-Graduate Programme with at least one paper in Statistics or Mathematics in their curriculum OR students pursuing Research / Ph.D. in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Operations Research / Economics / Demography or any other field of Applied Statistics AND secured not less than 70% or equivalent marks in Graduation.
- Applicants who have successfully completed their graduation / post-graduate within the last two years and securing not less than 70% or equivalent marks in Graduation and / or Post-Graduation.
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Stipend
The Interns at NOIS will be paid a stipend of Rs. 10,000 PM
Internship Place
Applications are invited under two Groups- Group A and Group B. . Under Group “A” applications are invited for internships in offices located in New Delhi, including NSSO (FOD) Regional Office, Delhi. Whereas, under Group “B” applications are invited for internships in offices of MoSPI located in rest of the country.
Application Procedure
Group A- Interested candidates are asked to fill the Google Form and send the self-attested copy of the completed form along with supporting documents to nios.mospi@gmail.com.
Group B- Interested candidates are asked to fill the Google Form and send the self-attested copy of the completed form along with supporting documents to the respective nodal officers and a copy to nios.mospi@gmail.com.
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