Question: Tell me about the Young Interns Program scheme.

Answer: sTo empower the young brains to attain awareness and knowledge about various government

**Eligibility:** GeneralThe age of the applicant should be between 21 years and 30 years.The applicant should have excellent
communication/presentation/intraâ€“personal skills/soft skills.The applicant should have good Knowledge of English as well as Hindi
language (Reading, Speaking, Writing and Understanding)The applicant should have well-versed ICT skills and knowledge of MS
Office and other similar programs on alternative platforms.It is mandatory for all the interns to have their own Laptop and data
card/internet facility.ï»¿Education SpecificThe applicant should have a post-graduate qualification with a minimum of 60% marks or a
CGPA of 6 on a scale of 10 in any stream from a recognized university.The graduate applicant of Engineering/Medical/Law/CA/CS
Streams from a recognized University with a minimum 60% mark or a CGPA of 6 on a scale of 10 shall also be eligible for this
internship. ï»¿Reservation / Preference / PriorityThe applicant with working experience in the field of his/her choice of department shall
be given priority.ï»¿NOTE 1: Any other additional educational and/or technical qualifications and experience shall be as per the special
requirements submitted by the concerned department/district collector/divisional HQ, if any.NOTE 2: In case of any dispute, the decision
of the Secretary-in-charge of, Statistics Department will be binding and final.ExclusionsTermination of InternshipThe YIP has been
envisaged as an internship program only and does not provide any assurance or guarantee for a permanent job. The government may
terminate the internship at any point in time without any obligation to cite any reason for termination.If an intern is found guilty of any
misconduct or misbehaviour or his/her performance is found unsatisfactory, his/her internship can be terminated at any point in time
without extending any explanation or without any obligation of serving an advance notice.In case, an intern leaves the internship in the
middle of the internship, on account of any reason such as getting any kind of employment etc., he/she has to submit his/her resignation
along with a detailed report of work done by him/her (till the resignation date) within one month of his/her resignation letter to the
concerned mentor/nodal officer.In case of abandonment of the internship by the intern, the stipend shall be immediately stopped and the
payment of the last month's stipend shall be released only after his/her submission of the internship report. After the expiry of the given
month for the submission of the report, if the intern still fails to submit the internship report, the process of recovery of the last quarter
shall be initiated. This is a full-time internship program therefore during the internship; interns will not be allowed to opt for any
additional job/work that will entail getting a regular remuneration.If at a later stage, it is found that a particular intern was earning some
kind of remuneration then his/her internship will be terminated with immediate effect.Application ProcessOnlineApplicationApplications
will be invited from eligible candidates through the online application platform in the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal. [SSO
Portal > SSO Login > Citizen Apps (G2C) > Young Interns Program]ï»¿Scrutiny and InterviewThe departments shall constitute a
selection committee of not less than three members including the chairperson.The mentor shall be the chairperson of the committee.All
the applications shall be downloaded and scrutinized by the respective departments. The applicants found eligible shall be invited for
Group Discussion and Personal Interviews (G.D. & P.I.) by the selection committee of the department.The interviews will be conducted
by a board of three members not below the rank of Joint Secretary/Joint Director.ï»¿Selection and AllotmentThe selection process for
227 young interns (on the basis of Intent Write-Up, G.D. & P.I.) shall be completed at the level of respective departments.The selection
of the interns shall be on the basis of the following criteria a) Intent Write-Up: 50 marks b) Group Discussion (G.D.): 50 marks c)
Personal Interview (P.I.): 100 marks 3. A composite merit list of 1.25 times the actual requirement shall be declared.ï»¿NOTE: 25% of
the actual requirement shall be kept as a waiting list that can be activated if an intern leaves the internship within two months of the
commencement of the internship.Documents RequiredPhotographLetter of Intent (in Hindi or English)Domicile Certificate of the state of
RajasthanProof of Age (Birth Certificate or Marksheet of Class 10th)Proof of Educational Qualification (Passing Certificate /
Marksheet)Proof of ExperienceDetails of Bank AccountFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat Are The Objectives Of The Young Interns
Program (YIP)?The objective of the Young Interns Program (YIP) is to provide opportunities for talented and progressive youth to
upgrade their skills by gaining practical experience working in programs, schemes and projects of the government departments.How Is
This Internship Program Mutually Beneficial To The Government As Well As The Interns?The program is mutually beneficial to the
government as well as the interns as: 1. The Government is benefitted by infusing novelty and innovation in the project implementation
and service delivery system through the youthful and courageous ideas & techniques of the young interns. 2. The Interns are benefitted
by attaining knowledge of project implementation and the ecosystem of the government functionalities.How Many Interns Are Expected
To Be Deployed In FY 2023-24?30 Interns are expected to be deployed in FY 2023-24.What Shall Be The Duration Of The Internship?
Is It Extendable?The internship is of a one-year duration. After the end of the first year, if the mentor/nodal officer feels and
recommends the extension in the internship duration on the basis of the performance of the intern, the duration of the internship may be
increased by one more year with six months at a time. What Can The Maximum Duration Of The Internship?In no circumstances, the
duration of the internship shall be more than two years.How Many Interns Are To Be Deployed At The Divisional HQs?Interns to be
deployed at each Divisional HQ: 3 each (7x3=21)Will The Laptop And Connectivity Support Be Provided By The Department?No, It is
mandatory for all the interns to have their own Laptop and data card/internet facility. Laptop Connectivity and Mobility Support of â‚¹
2500/- shall be paid to each intern per month.Are Graduate Students Also Eligible To Apply For YIP?Yes, the graduate applicant of
Engineering/Medical/Law/CA/CS Streams from a recognized University with a minimum 60% mark or a CGPA of 6 on a scale of 10
shall also be eligible for this internship. What Level Of Computer Proficiency Is Expected From The Intern?The applicant should have
well-versed ICT skills and knowledge of MS Office and other similar programs on alternative platforms.What Is The Age-Related
Criteria For This Scheme?The age of the applicant should be between 21 years and 30 years.What Is The URL Of The Rajasthan Single
Sign-On (SSO) Portal?The URL of the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal is: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/In What Language
Should The Letter Of Intent Be Written? Is There A Word Limit?The Letter of Intent, of not less than 300 words, should be in Hindi or
English.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesGeneral Instructions (English) For ApplicationGeneral Instructions (Hindi) For
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ProgramEducationGovernmentInternshipStudentDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments
RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe Young Interns Program (YIP) is an internship program, envisaged by the Government of
Rajasthan, for providing opportunities for talented and progressive youth to upgrade their skills by gaining practical experience working
in programs, schemes and projects of the government departments. The program is mutually beneficial to the government as well as the
interns:The Government is benefitted by infusing novelty and innovation in the project implementation and service delivery system
through the youthful and courageous ideas & techniques of the young interns.The Interns are benefitted by attaining knowledge of
project implementation and the ecosystem of the government functionalities. ï»¿ObjectivesTo empower the young brains to attain
awareness and knowledge about various government programs and services and about various interventions between government, service
providers, recipients and peripheral agencies such as media, civil society etc. To strengthen their research and evaluation skills in the
field of public administration and development services.To generate interest amongst the youth towards the entire service delivery
ecosystem of the public services.To get independent critical analysis of government programs and for seeking suggestions for corrective
measures. To augment innovations from the young minds to enhance the outreach and impact of government schemes &
programs.ï»¿DeploymentFor FY 2023-24, the following arrangements for the deployment of 300 young interns may be executed:Interns
to be deployed at each Divisional HQ: 3 each (7x3=21)Interns to be deployed at each District HQ: 2 each (26x2=52)Interns to be
deployed at the Department level for specific to the schemes/projects/programs: 227 (300-21-52=227)ï»¿DurationThe internship is of
one-year duration.NOTE 1: After the end of the first year, if the mentor/nodal officer feels and recommends the extension in the
internship duration on the basis of the performance of the intern, the duration of the internship may be increased by one more year with
six months at a time. NOTE 2: In no circumstances, the duration of the internship shall be more than two years.OkWas this helpful?
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