About the Internship:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) invites applications from eligible students for its structured internship programme designed to provide exposure to the provisions and practical applications of the Competition Act, 2002. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with regulatory processes and contribute to research and analysis in the field of competition law.
Internship Details:
- Start Date: 1st working day of the selected calendar month
- Duration: One month (extendable up to three months with institutional recommendation)
- Location: Competition Commission of India, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi
- Stipend: ₹15,000 per month
- Working Hours: Full-time; interns must adhere to the Commission’s working hours
- Certificate: Issued upon successful completion and submission of final presentation
Objectives of the Internship:
- To familiarise students with the Competition Act, 2002 and its enforcement
- To provide hands-on experience in legal, economic, and regulatory research
- To promote academic engagement with competition law and policy
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to Indian nationals only
- Students must be enrolled in a recognised institution/university
- Applicants must not have a placement offer at the time of application
- Exposure to competition law is desirable
Eligible Courses:
Students pursuing the following programmes are eligible to apply:
Law
- LL.B. (3-year course): 2nd and 3rd year
- Integrated LL.B. (5-year course): 4th and 5th year
- LL.M.
Economics & Management
- MA/MSc in Economics
- 4th and 5th year of the integrated Economics programme
- MBA
Regulatory Governance
- MA/MSc in Regulatory Governance
Professional Courses
- Final group students of Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), or Cost Accountancy (CMA)
Internship Structure:
- Interns will be placed in various divisions of the Commission
- Work will be assigned under the supervision of designated officers
- A short induction programme will be conducted on the first day
- Interns must present their research findings at the end of the internship
- Absence without authorisation may lead to termination or extension without honorarium
- Up to 15 interns are accepted per month (may be relaxed for exceptional research proposals)
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates must submit the following:
- Completed Application Form (prescribed format only)
- Recommendation Letter from the competent authority of the academic institution
- Statement of Purpose (approx. 200 words outlining the topic and objectives of study)
- Applications must reach the Commission by the 1st of the preceding month of the intended internship period.
Example: For an internship in December, applications are due by November 1st.
Submission Options:
By Post: The Secretary, Competition Commission of India 10th Floor, Office Block, Tower 1, Ring Road (Opposite AIIMS), Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi – 110023
By Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Application for Internship for Month/Year”
OTHER MODALITIES:
Interns will be provided basic logistical support, including workspace and computer access
- Library facilities are available
- Interns must submit an undertaking confirming:
- They do not possess a placement offer
- They will maintain the confidentiality of all Commission-related information
- Research outcomes will remain the intellectual property of the Commission
- The
Chairperson, CCI, reserves the right to relax any of the above conditions