DESW Internship Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Defence
Department: Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to engage Indian Youth as interns to gain firsthand experience and understanding of welfare, healthcare, resettlement, and administrative schemes meant for Ex-Servicemen.

Benefits:
1. Opportunity to gain firsthand experience in welfare, healthcare, resettlement, and administrative schemes meant for Ex-Servicemen.
1. Structured research assignment on specific topics related to Ex-Servicemen welfare.
1. Issuance of a certificate of successful completion upon satisfactory performance.
1. Potential publication of selected reports or excerpts with due credit to the intern.

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> **Scope of Work: Interns will be assigned specific topics related to:-**

- Welfare schemes for Ex-Servicemen and their families.
- Resettlement and rehabilitation programs.
- Healthcare policies for veterans.
- Administrative processes and challenges in veteran affairs.

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> **Note: For Completion &amp; Certification**

> Interns shall submit their final report to the designated officer.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a graduate or postgraduate student from any recognised university or institution in any academic stream.
1. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent institution must be submitted along with the application.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare.
Step 2: Click on "Scheme" from the menu and select "DESW Internship Scheme". 
Step 3: A new tab will appear. In the scheme guidelines, click on the highlighted “Click Here” link for the application form.
Step 4: A Google Form will open as the Proforma of Application for the DESW Internship Scheme.
Step 5: Enter the Name of the Applicant, Father’s/Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, and select Nationality.
Step 6: Provide Address for Correspondence and Mobile Number.
Step 7: Fill 10th, 12th, Graduation and Post-Graduation Class Details: Board/Course Name, Year of Passing, Percentage Obtained and University Name (where required)
Step 8: Mention Current Course Pursuing (if any), Select Internship Duration (2 months to 1 year).
Choose Area(s) of Interest from the given options.
Step 9: State whether you have previously interned with any Government body and provide details if applicable.
Step 10: Write a Statement of Purpose (Why do you want to join this internship?) (maximum 200 words).
Step 11: Agree to the Undertaking by the Applicant, select NOC Option (Not Applicable / Will Submit Before Joining) and review all entered information and click Submit to complete the application.
*Once approved for the interview, they are required to submit the hard copy of Resume, Statement of purpose (max 200 words), No Objection Certificate from institution.

Documents Required:
Resume (Hard Copy).
Statement of Purpose (Maximum 200 words).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Parent Institution (only for students currently enrolled in a university/college).
Educational Qualification Proofs:
Marksheet and Certificate of 10th or Equivalent Class.
Marksheet and Certificate of 12th or Equivalent Class.
Marksheet and Certificate of Graduation or Equivalent Class.
Marksheet and Certificate of Post-Graduation or Equivalent Class (if applicable).
Proof of Nationality (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Passport, or other government-issued ID showing Indian nationality).
Special Case: NOC is not applicable for applicants who are not currently studying in any institution.