Police Internship Scheme

Professional Exposure:

Interns gain firsthand experience of police administration, law enforcement, investigation procedures, and public dealing.

Research Opportunity:

Each intern submits an analytical research paper of 3,000 words on an approved topic related to policing.

Certification:

A Police Internship Certificate is awarded upon successful completion by the respective unit head (Superintendent of Police).

Supervised Training:

Each intern is placed under the supervision of at least a Sub-Inspector or higher-ranking officer, who mentors and evaluates daily work.

Practical Learning:

Interns maintain a daily duty record, authenticated by their supervising officer the following day.

Placement Structure:

Large police stations (in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior): 2–3 interns

Medium police stations: 1 intern

Mode and Duration:

Internship duration: 6 weeks (June 1–July 12)

Mode: Full-time, in-person at designated police stations.

Honorarium:

The scheme is unpaid. No salary or stipend is provided. Lodging and food arrangements must be made by the interns themselves.

Disciplinary Provisions:

No leave is permitted during the internship period. Lack of interest or misconduct may result in termination by the Superintendent of Police.

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1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant should be a student enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
3. The applicant must be between 21 and 26 years of age as of May 1 of the application year.
4. The applicant should be pursuing one of the following courses:

• Five-Year Integrated Law Course
• B.E. / B.Tech.
• Master’s or Postgraduate Program from any UGC-recognized institution
• MCA / BCA / PGDCA
• CA / CS
• Diploma in Police-Related Subjects (e.g., Human Rights, Criminology)
• Ph.D. or Research in Police-Related Subjects

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> The District Superintendent of Police (SP) contacts major universities and colleges to invite applications.

Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form (Annexure K) from the official website.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective District Superintendent of Police (SP) Office.

> Post-application Process

• Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, academic merit, and interest in policing.
• Qualified students are allotted police stations according to training capacity: 2–3 interns for large stations, 1 for medium stations.
• Interns begin work on June 1, with supervision by designated officers.
• Interns maintain daily duty logs and submit a 3,000-word analytical research paper.
• Successful interns receive a Police Internship Certificate signed by the unit head.
• Each district submits a list of selected interns by June 15 and completion details by August 1 to the Police Training Headquarters.

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