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Young Interns Program

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At a Glance

Scheme Category

Education & Learning,Internship,Apprenticeships and training

Target Beneficiaries

Individual

Brief Description

The Young Interns Program (YIP) is an internship program, envisaged by the Government of Rajasthan, for providing opportunities for talented and progressive youth to upgrade their skills by gaining practical experience working in programs, schemes and projects of the government departments.

Benefit Type

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Eligibility Criteria

> General 1. The age of the applicant should be between 21 years and 30 years. 1. The applicant should have excellent communication/presentation/intra–personal skills/soft skills. 1. The applicant should have good Knowledge of English as well as Hindi language (Reading, Speaking, Writing and Understanding) 1. The applicant should have well-versed ICT skills and knowledge of MS Office and other similar programs on alternative platforms. 1. It is mandatory for all the interns to have their own Laptop and data card/internet facility. > Education Specific 1. The applicant should have a post-graduate qualification with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6 on a scale of 10 in any stream from a recognized university. 1. The graduate applicant of Engineering/Medical/Law/CA/CS Streams from a recognized University with a minimum 60% mark or a CGPA of 6 on a scale of 10 shall also be eligible for this internship. > Reservation / Preference / Priority 1. The applicant with working experience in the field of his/her choice of department shall be given priority. NOTE 1: Any other additional educational and/or technical qualifications and experience shall be as per the special requirements submitted by the concerned department/district collector/divisional HQ, if any. NOTE 2: In case of any dispute, the decision of the Secretary-in-charge of, Statistics Department will be binding and final.

Application Mode

Online

Application Process

> Application 1. Applications will be invited from eligible candidates through the online application platform in the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal" nis:value=https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin nis:enabled=true/>. [SSO Portal > SSO Login > Citizen Apps (G2C) > Young Interns Program] > Scrutiny and Interview 1. The departments shall constitute a selection committee of not less than three members including the chairperson. 1. The mentor shall be the chairperson of the committee. 1. All the applications shall be downloaded and scrutinized by the respective departments. 1. The applicants found eligible shall be invited for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews (G.D. & P.I.) by the selection committee of the department. 1. The interviews will be conducted by a board of three members not below the rank of Joint Secretary/Joint Director. > Selection and Allotment 1. The selection process for 227 young interns (on the basis of Intent Write-Up, G.D. & P.I.) shall be completed at the level of respective departments. 1. The selection of the interns shall be on the basis of the following criteria a) Intent Write-Up: 50 marks b) Group Discussion (G.D.): 50 marks c) Personal Interview (P.I.): 100 marks 3. A composite merit list of 1.25 times the actual requirement shall be declared. NOTE: 25% of the actual requirement shall be kept as a waiting list that can be activated if an intern leaves the internship within two months of the commencement of the internship.

Required Documents

  • Photograph
  • Letter of Intent (in Hindi or English)
  • Domicile Certificate of the state of Rajasthan
  • Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Marksheet of Class 10th)
  • Proof of Educational Qualification (Passing Certificate / Marksheet)
  • Proof of Experience
  • Details of Bank Account

FAQs

What Are The Objectives Of The Young Interns Program (YIP)?

The objective of the Young Interns Program (YIP) is to provide opportunities for talented and progressive youth to upgrade their skills by gaining practical experience working in programs, schemes and projects of the government departments.

How Is This Internship Program Mutually Beneficial To The Government As Well As The Interns?

The program is mutually beneficial to the government as well as the interns as: 1. The Government is benefitted by infusing novelty and innovation in the project implementation and service delivery system through the youthful and courageous ideas & techniques of the young interns. 2. The Interns are benefitted by attaining knowledge of project implementation and the ecosystem of the government functionalities.

How Many Interns Are Expected To Be Deployed In FY 2023-24?

30 Interns are expected to be deployed in FY 2023-24.

What Shall Be The Duration Of The Internship? Is It Extendable?

The internship is of a one-year duration. After the end of the first year, if the mentor/nodal officer feels and recommends the extension in the internship duration on the basis of the performance of the intern, the duration of the internship may be increased by one more year with six months at a time.

What Can The Maximum Duration Of The Internship?

In no circumstances, the duration of the internship shall be more than two years.

How Many Interns Are To Be Deployed At The Divisional HQs?

Interns to be deployed at each Divisional HQ: 3 each (7x3=21)

Will The Laptop And Connectivity Support Be Provided By The Department?

No, It is mandatory for all the interns to have their own Laptop and data card/internet facility. Laptop Connectivity and Mobility Support of ₹ 2500/- shall be paid to each intern per month.

Are Graduate Students Also Eligible To Apply For YIP?

Yes, the graduate applicant of Engineering/Medical/Law/CA/CS Streams from a recognized University with a minimum 60% mark or a CGPA of 6 on a scale of 10 shall also be eligible for this internship.

What Level Of Computer Proficiency Is Expected From The Intern?

The applicant should have well-versed ICT skills and knowledge of MS Office and other similar programs on alternative platforms.

What Is The Age-Related Criteria For This Scheme?

The age of the applicant should be between 21 years and 30 years.

What Is The URL Of The Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal?

The URL of the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal is: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin

In What Language Should The Letter Of Intent Be Written? Is There A Word Limit?

The Letter of Intent, of not less than 300 words, should be in Hindi or English.