Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Internship Scheme

What is the CVC Internship Scheme?

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Internship Scheme is a short-term internship at the CVC, India's apex integrity and anti-corruption institution. The CVC was given statutory status by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, and functions under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Its work covers vigilance in central government organisations, oversight of Chief Vigilance Officers, preventive vigilance and advice on disciplinary matters.

The internship gives students a close view of how a constitutional-style oversight body works. According to the scheme details, the Commission engages a small number of interns: usually about three; between May and August each year, at its headquarters, Satarkta Bhawan, GPO Complex, Block A, INA, New Delhi. Interns are attached to officers and given research or study assignments connected to the Commission's mandate.

This is an honorary, learning-focused programme. It does not create government employment, and the number of positions is deliberately small.

Who is eligible for the CVC internship?

The scheme is open to Indian nationals who are students, with a preference for disciplines connected to the Commission's work.

You can apply if:

• You are a graduate (including a student awaiting final-year results), a postgraduate, or a research student.
• You are enrolled in a reputed university or institution in India or abroad.
• You are studying a relevant subject — commonly law, management (MBA), information technology or social sciences.
• You can be physically present at the CVC's New Delhi office for the internship period.

You cannot apply if:

• You are not currently enrolled as a student in one of the above categories.
• You are unable to attend in person, the internship is strictly offline and requires daily presence at the headquarters.
• You are unwilling to sign the Declaration of Secrecy, which is compulsory.

Because only a handful of interns are taken each cycle, selection is competitive and the Statement of Purpose matters.

What do interns do, and what are the benefits?

Interns are given study and research assignments related to vigilance, anti-corruption policy and the Commission's preventive-vigilance function. The Commission provides working space and internet access but does not provide transport or accommodation.

The main benefits are:

• Practical exposure to the functioning of India's apex vigilance body.
• Mentoring by CVC officers on the assignment allotted.
• A certificate of completion on satisfactory performance.

The scheme is structured as an honorary internship focused on exposure rather than a paid position. Some non-official websites quote a monthly stipend figure, but that should be confirmed against the current CVC notice before you rely on it, in keeping with a strict "verify before you trust" approach.

What are interns expected to deliver?

Interns generally have to:

• Sign a Declaration of Secrecy before starting, since they may access confidential complaints and vigilance records.
• Submit a written report on the work assigned at the end of the internship.
• Give a final oral presentation to the Commission.

What documents are required?

How to apply for the CVC internship

1. Check the official CVC website, cvc.gov.in, for the internship scheme details and the application format for the current cycle.
2. Prepare a Statement of Purpose of not more than 200 words explaining your interest, along with your CV and proof of enrolment.
3. Submit your application to the Central Vigilance Commission at its New Delhi headquarters, in the manner set out on the website, for the summer (May-August) cycle.
4. If selected, sign the Declaration of Secrecy and report to the Commission for your assignment.
5. On completion, deliver your written report and final presentation to receive your certificate.

There is no application fee and no continuous online admission window, the intake is tied to the summer cycle.

Help and where to verify

The authoritative source is the official CVC website, cvc.gov.in. The Commission's headquarters is at Satarkta Bhawan, GPO Complex, Block A, INA, New Delhi. Because intake numbers, timing and any stipend can change, verify the current terms on cvc.gov.in rather than relying on third-party listings.