National Internship in Official Statistics (NIOS) – 2025
Position Name: Research Intern
Location: Various Offices of MoSPI across India
Contract Duration: 2 to 6 months (March 2025 – September 2025)
Selection: 272 interns across Group A (Delhi-based) and Group B (Rest of India)
Eligibility Criteria:
•Undergraduates: Completed/appeared in the second year (4th semester) of a bachelor's degree with at least one paper in Statistics or Mathematics and a minimum of 75% in Class 12.
•Postgraduates: Pursuing/completed a master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Demography, or Applied Statistics with at least one paper in Statistics or Mathematics, securing 70% in Graduation.
•Recent Graduates: Those who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the last two years with a minimum of 70% in Graduation/Postgraduation.
Fields of Research:
•National Accounts Statistics
•Index Numbers & Energy Statistics
•National Economic Classifications
•Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
•Environment Statistics & Accounting
•Global Indices & Official Statistics
•Survey Research (PLFS, ASUSE, ASI, SE, UFS, Price Collection, etc.)
•Public Policy & IT for Official Statistics
Responsibilities:
•Assist MoSPI researchers in data collection, processing, and analysis.
•Conduct research on official statistical methods and economic trends.
•Prepare reports and policy-oriented studies on national economic indicators.
•Contribute to statistical research and analysis using econometric tools.
Benefits:
•Stipend: ₹10,000/month (subject to submission of progress reports).
•Additional Allowance: ₹500/day for field visits (up to 10 days).
•Certification: Issued upon successful completion of the internship.
Application Process:
•For Group A (Offices in New Delhi)
Fill out the Group A application form: https://forms.gle/QeTr6PizRwBqvVdx9
Receive an email confirmation.
Send a self-attested copy of the form along with supporting documents to trainingmospi@nic.in with the subject line:
"Application for Group A – National Internship in Official Statistics (NIOS) – 2025".
•For Group B (Offices across India)
Fill out the Group B application form: https://forms.gle/79XZj4HG64g2Ng679
Receive an email confirmation.
Send a self-attested copy of the form along with supporting documents to the respective Nodal Officers (Annexure II) and CC to trainingmospi@nic.in with the subject line:
"Application for Group B – National Internship in Official Statistics (NIOS) – 2025".
Important Notes:
•Candidates can apply for either Group A or Group B, not both.
•Last Date for Application: February 16, 2025.
•Interns must arrange their own lodging, boarding, and transport.
•No TA/DA will be provided for reporting to the place of internship.
•For detailed internship guidelines, refer to the official scheme document.