Land Ports Authority Of India (LPAI) Internship Scheme

Certificate of Internship

Upon completion of the internship and submission of the report, certificates will be issued to interns by Headquarters, provided the report is countersigned and accepted by the competent authority.

Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad who have attained a minimum of 60% marks in their most recent degree or certificate examination and fall under one of the following categories:

• Completion of education under the 10+2+3 schooling pattern, indicating completing 15 years of formal education. Or

• Completion of a Polytechnic Diploma/Degree. Or

• Pursuing the 4th year in the Engineering stream under the 10+2+4 pattern of education. Or

• Pursuing MBA/PGDBM from premier institutes. Or

• Pursuing the 4th or 5th year in the integrated degree course or dual degree under the 10+2+5 pattern of education. Or

• Completion of the 2nd year of Engineering or Science course from any IIT or NIT. Or

• Pursuing M. Tech/M.Eng./MCA from a prestigious institute. Or

• Completion of the 2nd year in the law degree from a prestigious Law Institute/University.



NOTE 1: Qualifications may be relaxed in deserving cases based on the Authority's requirements, as recommended by the Member (Finance), LPAI, and subject to prior approval from the Chairman, LPAI.

NOTE 2: Meeting the minimum qualifications above does not guarantee an internship at LPAI. Preference will be given to candidates with exposure in the intended internship area, a solid academic background, and higher capability per the organization's needs. Additionally, students from the Northeast region and wards of stakeholders deployed with LPAI will be given preference.

Online

To apply, interested and eligible students should submit their applications, along with their CV, areas of interest for work, and two references, using the designated application form. The candidate's educational institution must sponsor these applications.

Applications can be submitted on the Authority's website or through https://www.myscheme.gov.in/. The Authority may also announce the invitation for intern applications on its website. Furthermore, regional offices/headquarters can identify interns for specific areas based on inquiries from academic institutions.

Students from BBIN countries are encouraged to follow the same application procedure, and the Authority may extend the application process to academic institutions within the BBIN region to facilitate broader participation.



NOTE 1: These applications need to be sponsored by the institution of the candidate seeking an internship.

NOTE 2: Integrated Check Posts (ICPs)/ HQrs can also identify interns for specific areas based on enquiry from academic institutions.

Selection Process

(a) Following the initial eligibility assessment, the applications of shortlisted candidates will be presented to the selection committee for further consideration.

b) The Selection Committee will be formed with the approval of the Secretary, LPAI.

c) The selection committee may conduct personal or telephonic interviews if necessary. Candidates attending personal interviews will not receive any TA/DA reimbursement.

d) Any requests for relaxation will be submitted to the Secretary, LPAI, for approval.



SELECTION PROCEDURE



a) Following the initial eligibility assessment, the applications of shortlisted candidates will be presented to the selection committee for further consideration.

b) The Selection Committee will be formed with the approval of the Member (Finance), LPAI.

c) The selection committee may conduct personal or telephonic interviews if necessary. Candidates attending personal interviews will not receive any TA/DA reimbursement.

d) Any requests for relaxation will be submitted to the Member (Finance), LPAI, for approval.



APPLICATION DEADLINE:



Qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications, CVs, preferred areas of research interest, and two references by May 10, 2025, to dir.opr-lpai@gov.in.

We encourage you to share this announcement with students in your institution who might be interested in this program.

The LPAI internship program offers students and research scholars a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute meaningfully to land port development. We look forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals across the region.

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Aadhaar Card

Passport size photograph

Passing Certificate / Degree / Marksheet of Graduation / Post Graduation

A Letter from the Supervisor / Head of the Department / Principal indicating their Status in the Institution

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Institution

Proof of Identity

Proof of Address

Identity Card / Proof of Enrollment into the Institute