Police Internship Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Public Safety,Law & Justice,Education & Learning,Your rights and the law,Young people and the law,Internship
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to familiarize meritorious students with police functioning and promote research in law enforcement by providing selected students a six-week internship in district police stations under official supervision.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. 1. The applicant should be a student enrolled in a recognized educational institution. 1. The applicant must be between 21 and 26 years of age as of May 1 of the application year. 1. The applicant should be pursuing one of the following courses: - Five-Year Integrated Law Course - B.E. / B.Tech. - Master’s or Postgraduate Program from any UGC-recognized institution - MCA / BCA / PGDCA - CA / CS - Diploma in Police-Related Subjects (e.g., Human Rights, Criminology) - Ph.D. or Research in Police-Related Subjects
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
> The District Superintendent of Police (SP) contacts major universities and colleges to invite applications. Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form (Annexure K) from the official website. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective District Superintendent of Police (SP) Office. > Post-application Process - Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, academic merit, and interest in policing. - Qualified students are allotted police stations according to training capacity: 2–3 interns for large stations, 1 for medium stations. - Interns begin work on June 1, with supervision by designated officers. - Interns maintain daily duty logs and submit a 3,000-word analytical research paper. - Successful interns receive a Police Internship Certificate signed by the unit head. - Each district submits a list of selected interns by June 15 and completion details by August 1 to the Police Training Headquarters.
Required Documents
- - Passport-Size Photograph
- - Educational Qualification Certificates
- - Previous Internship/Research/Publications
FAQs
Who is eligible for the Police Internship Scheme?
Students aged 21–26 pursuing law, engineering, management, computer, or police-related studies.
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship duration is six weeks.
Where will the internship take place?
At district police stations across Madhya Pradesh.
Is there any application fee?
No, the scheme is completely free of charge.
Will interns receive any stipend or allowance?
No, the internship is unpaid. Interns must bear their own lodging and food expenses.
How are students selected?
Based on eligibility, academic merit, and interest in police studies.
Who supervises the interns?
A police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector.
Can interns take leave during the internship?
No, leave is not permitted.
Is any research component involved?
Yes, interns must submit a 3,000-word analytical research paper.
Will participants receive any certificate?
Yes, successful interns receive a Police Internship Certificate.
Can a student be removed from the program?
Yes, for lack of interest or violation of discipline.
Who implements the scheme?
The Superintendent of Police (SP) of each district under the Police Training Headquarters.
Who owns the rights to the research work?
The Police Department retains publication rights; interns may use the work with prior permission from the SP.