Internship Programme
Internship programme at the Embassy of India in Tokyo provides an excellent opportunity for young scholars to familiarize themselves with the functioning of an embassy, international diplomacy, and the various facets of India-Japan bilateral relations.
Nature of Engagement
Interns may be required to conduct research, write reports, analyze evolving developments, assist in organizing Embassy events or carry out other such tasks entrusted to them.
Eligibility Criteria for Applying
Interested Japanese nationals and Indian citizens and OCI card holders who ordinarily reside in Japan may apply for the internship.
The applicant must not have attained the age of 30 years on the date of application.
The applicant must either be in the final year of an undergraduate course or possess a graduate degree before the commencement of the internship.
Duration of Internship
The internship shall be for a duration of one to six months. The applicant will be informed about the start of their internship upon selection.
No financial remuneration shall be paid to the interns.
On successful completion of the internship, a certificate will be issued by the Mission.
The internship programme shall neither be an offer of employment nor an assurance of employment with the Mission.
Mode of Application
For internship, applicants may send their applications to the Head of Chancery by post (Address: 2 Chome-2-11 Kudanminami, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0074).
Document Check List
The application for the internship must include the following
1. Duly filled in Application Form.
2. Copy of at least three documentary proofs of identity which may include a copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card and proof of residence.
3. Curriculum Vitae.
4. Introduction letter from the Head of Institution on the official stationery where the applicant studied/studying.
5. No objection certificate from University/Institution in case the internship is to be pursued in parallel with an ongoing course.
6. Self-attested certificates and transcripts for all the accomplishments mentioned in Paras 8, 9 and 13 of the Application Form (educational qualifications, current courses being pursued and projects undertaken).
Selection Procedure
All applications will be scrutinized by a Selection Committee appointed by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, and intimation will be sent to selected candidates. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final and binding, and no queries shall be entertained after the completion of the selection process. The selection process may take up to 120 working days from the date of application for the internship.
Termination of internship
The Mission may terminate the engagement of the intern at any point without giving any reason. The decision shall be final in this regard. Interns can leave the programme if they so desire, giving the Mission prior notice of one week.
Proforma for Application
Please click the link to download Proforma for the Application: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/Int_new.docx
Last date for the submission of application is 15th October 2024.
