Internship Scheme of DGFT
I. Aim / Objectives of the Scheme
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) formulates and implements Foreign Trade
Policy (FTP). These functions entail close interaction with the related arms of the
Government, economists, trade bodies, exporters as well as keep track of the changing
scenario in International Trade.
The need for an Internship Programme for the DGFT has been felt for quite some time. The
Internship Programme will ensure interaction of the officers of the Directorate with the
young scholars and Researchers with brilliant academic background from reputed academic
institutions pursuing Studies/Research in Economics / Law / Finance / Management. While
refreshing ideas from the field of academics will enable the Directorate to critically analyze
its activity and take corrective steps in an objective impartial manner, it will also
simultaneously provide an excellent opportunity to the brilliant interns to familiarize
themselves with the over all process of formulation of foreign trade policy of the Government
at the macro level and its implementation by DGFT at the micro level.
DGFT would assign such interns for specific areas of work. The particular fields could be
analysis of international trade and market conditions across major markets, simplification of
rules & procedures of DGFT, redrafting or paraphrasing the existing Policy. Policy Reforms
at macro level, review of various schemes of DGFT, review of existing notifications, e-
governance within DGFT, reduction of transaction costs, formulation of new schemes etc.
II. Eligibility
Students in the final year of their graduation ( 4th & 5th years, in the case of Law graduates of
Five year stream) with consistent excellent academic records/ fresh graduates with excellent
academic records and possessing first class degree/students possessing first class graduation
degree pursuing Post Graduation / high second class post-graduation degree (with at least
55% marks) pursuing Research courses in Economics / Finance / Management / Law at
National Schools of Economics / Law / Central Universities / AICTE recognized Financial /
Economic Institutions / Recognized National Management Institutes / Foreign Universities
and Institutions of excellence can apply for internship. The Scheme is open to only Indian
Nationals residing in India or pursuing their studies abroad.
III. Duration: The duration of the internship will be for maximum period of 2 months for
Summer Internship Programme (June-July).
IV. Declaration of secrecy: Interns are required to furnish to this Directorate a declaration of
Secrecy before the commencement of the internship.
V. Logistics support: Necessary logistics support will be provided to the intern taking into
account the functional requirements.
