National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) Internship Programme

Remuneration

Interns will be entitled to a stipend at the rate of ₹ 8,000 per month payable on successful completion of the Internship and submission and acceptance of their Internship reports by the Reporting Officer, and satisfactory performance certified by the HoD.

NOTE: Students who discontinue the internship would not be paid any remuneration by NACO.



Certificate

Certificates will be issued on satisfactory completion of their internships and on submission and acceptance of the Reports.

NOTE: Students who discontinue the internship would not be awarded any certificate by NACO.



Boarding & Lodging

No other expenses like travel costs etc. will be admissible and no claims would be entertained.



Stay/Accommodation

Interns coming from outside Delhi / New Delhi have to make their own arrangements for stay/ accommodation at their own expense.



Logistic Support

Interns will be provided with the necessary office logistics supports i.e. work space, stationery and facility for photocopying.

NOTE: Interns will need to have their own laptop computers and internet connectivity.

The scheme is open to students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil and PhD courses in various disciplines e.g. Preventive & Social Medicine, Public Health, Health Management, Statistics, Social Sciences etc (the list is only illustrative and not exhaustive) pursuing graduation or post-graduation courses from a recognized and reputed University, who may apply for the internship programme.



Reservation / Preference / Priority

Preference will be given to applicants having an excellent academic track record and to research scholars, and candidates bringing project work relevant to NACO’s activities or concomitant with NACP.

Offline

At NACO Headquarters, the applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV of the Scheme Guidelines) may be sent to the office of the Joint Secretary by registered/speed post or email communication, at the following address:

Deputy Secretary

National AIDS Control Organisation

9th Floor, Chandralok Building,

36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001

Email: naco.internship@gmail.com



NOTE 1: An advance copy of the application along with the Covering Letter and attachments may be sent by e-mail to naco.internship@gmail.com.

NOTE 1: The applications should reach at least one month before the commencement of the internship.



Selection Process

Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by an Internship Committee.

Step 2: The Internship Committee may conduct a personal interaction/ interview either through face-to-face interview or electronic media (phone, skype, etc.) with the applicant.

Step 3: An intimation by email/ speed post will be sent to the selected candidates.



Queries/Grievances

Query, if any, may be addressed to Under Secretary at usadmin.dac@gmail.com.

At the Time of Applying -

Write up not exceeding 500 words on how the student’s academic pursuit, as well as the National AIDS Control Programme, will benefit from this Internship.

Copy of at least three documentary proofs of identity which should include a copy of passport and Aadhar card/Voter ID/PAN Card in case of Indian nationals and passport, OCI card and National Identity Card in case of OCI card holders.

Curriculum Vitae.

Introduction Letter from the Head of the Institution on the official stationery where the applicant has studied/is studying.

No objection certificate from University/Institution in case the internship is to be pursued in parallel with an ongoing course. The prescribed format is placed in Annexure IV of the Scheme Guidelines.

Self-attested certificates and transcripts for all the accomplishments mentioned in the Application Form (educational qualifications, current courses being pursued and projects).



At the Time of Joining -

Photograph.

Photo Identity (Voter ID/ PAN/ Adhaar/ Passport).

Approval Letter from the Dean/ Principal of the College/ University.

(for students from abroad) Travel documents.

(for students from abroad) Approval Letter from the Institute.



At the Completion of the Internship -

A report on the area of internship/study.