The Finance Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu invites applications
from eligible candidates for the Internship Programme 2022-23.
Sound fiscal policy combined with effective welfare spending is paramount for
any state’s economic stability and prosperity. Forming the backbone of a
state’s development, financial stability, and good governance, the role of the
Finance department in any State, directly or indirectly, extends to all the
schemes, policy initiatives, and day-to-day functioning of the government.
Given the complexities and challenges policymakers face in effective
utilization of taxpayers’ money besides prudent fiscal management, it is
imperative that the knowledge pool of stakeholders in the process be widened
to maximize the Department’s stated objectives. Towards this, the Finance
Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, has introduced the “Internship
Programme.” It aims to harness the talent of young students and researchers
in the field of Economics, Finance, Law, Commerce, Management,
Information Technology, and Statistics, giving them solid exposure to the
functioning of the department and contributing to the same through diligent
and scholarly research work. Bharathidasan Institute of Management,
Tiruchirappalli, will be the academic partner for this programme
A total of up to 20 interns will be selected after a rigorous selection process
and will be placed in different areas of the Finance Department: (i) Tamil Nadu
Infrastructure Development Board, (ii) Annual Budget, (iii) Central and State
Finance Commissions, (iv) Externally Aided Projects, (v) Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tender Act and Rules – Procurement Procedures, (vi) Resources, (vii) Loans, (viii) Audit, (ix) Treasury Functions.
Upon induction, the selected interns will undergo a two-day orientation
programme jointly organized by the Bharathidasan Institute of Management,
Tiruchirappalli, and the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Subsequently, the selected interns will be placed in the nine areas of the
department. Their potential responsibilities include:
A. Collecting, analyzing, and presenting data in support of policy priorities
B. Critically evaluate various expenditures in support of robust fiscal
management
C. Scholastic researching and summarizing academic literature and news
pertinent to various schematic areas
D. Attending and reporting on relevant Legislative hearings, official meetings,
and conferences in and outside government.
E. Engaging with Department of Finance officials and other Tamil Nadu
government agencies/departments on relevant matters.
F. Support organizing high-level meetings and conferences
G. Provide research and analytical support in budget formulation
The selection of candidates will be purely on merit (following the standard
reservation policy of the Government of Tamil Nadu as applicable) based on
the total marks obtained by the candidates in the selection process.
Duration and Stipend: The internship will be for a period of one year (a
minimum of six months) with a monthly remuneration of Rs.20000.00. No
additional financial assistance will be provided.
Eligibility: Post-graduates/students pursuing doctoral programmes in
majors including Economics, Finance, Law, Commerce, Management,
Information Technology, and Statistics. Candidates must have attained at
least distinction (75% or a CGPA of 7.5) in their post-graduate degree.
Candidates with a Ph.D. degree are preferred. In addition, the candidate must
have a working knowledge of Tamil.
Age Limit: The age of the applicant shall be between 22 – 30 years at the time
of application. For candidates belonging to SC/ST category, the maximum
age limit shall be 35 years, and for candidates belonging to BC/MBC category,
it shall be 33 years.
Selection Process:
Stage 1: Online Assessment (Computer-Based Test)
Stage 2: Personal Interview
(i) The Online Assessment will be a computer-based test (CBT) of objective
type (multiple choice questions) and carry a maximum of 100 points.
Candidates will be tested in three sections: (1) Quantitative Reasoning
(to assess basic math skills, such as algebra, numbers, geometry,
statistics, and data interpretation at the level of tenth grade) (2) Verbal
Comprehension and Logical Reasoning (to assess a candidate’s
comprehension and communication skills, analytical ability, decisionmaking, and problem-solving skills, and general mental ability) and (3)
General Awareness and Economic Affairs. There will be negative
grading (-0.33 points for every incorrect answer). The test centers will
be in major cities in Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Mumbai. The availability
of test centers is subject to change.
(ii) Personal Interview will be conducted by a panel of experts, including
domain specialists, to test the candidate’s suitability, intellectual
quality, research potential, and caliber. The final merit list will be based
on the combined score from the Online Assessment and Personal
Interview.
The online applications can be filled on the web portal
www.bim.edu/tnfdinternship. The last date for receiving the online
applications is July 01, 2022. There is no application fee. Detailed
instructions on filling out the application form are provided on the portal.
In case of selection for any other internship/fellowship/paid
assignment/examination by a public body during the tenure of this
internship, the candidate would be required to tender resignation from the
internship with a 30-day prior notice. This internship is a temporary position
and does not confer upon the intern any right/claim for regular appointment
or continuance in any post.
The internship is liable to cancellation in case of i) Misconduct, ii)
Unsatisfactory progress, iii) Candidate is later found to be ineligible, iv)
Candidate is already availing a similar internship from any other sources, v)
false information furnished by the applicant or any fraudulent activity by the
intern.
Important Dates
Dates are subject to change. Please make sure to visit the internship
webpage www.bim.edu/tnfdinternship for current dates.
All applications are due at 6:00 P.M., July 01, 2022.
Application opens June 24, 2022
Application deadline July 01, 2022
Download e-ticket for examination July 08, 2022
Date of Online Assessment July 16, 2022
Date of Personal Interview July 3rd week
Commencement of Internship August 1st week
Notification Click here
Application Click here