Internship Opportunity with the Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Internship Opportunity with the Competition Commission of India (CCI)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is offering an internship opportunity to students interested in Competition Law, Economics, Management, Finance, and Regulatory Governance. The internship aims to provide practical exposure to the Competition Act and its application.

Eligibility Criteria

• The internship is open only to Indian nationals.
• Law students (second and third year of the 3-year LL.B. programme, fourth and final year of the 5-year integrated LL.B. programme), LL.M. students, MA/M.Sc. (Economics) students, fourth and final year students of 5-year integrated Economics programmes, MBA students, MA/M.Sc. (Regulatory Governance) students, and students of the final group of Chartered Accountancy (CA), Cost Accountancy (CMA), or Company Secretary (CS) courses are eligible to apply.
• Students who already have a placement offer in hand are not eligible to apply.

Areas of Work / Learning

• Competition Law and the Competition Act, 2002
• Research and analysis relating to competition issues
• Work undertaken by different divisions of the Commission
• Preparation of presentations and reports on assigned work

Duration and Mode of Internship

The internship is normally for one month, commencing on the first working day of the month. Students seeking internships for 2–3 calendar months may also apply with a recommendation from their University/College/Institution. The mode of internship is physical/in-office.

Stipend and Facilities

An honorarium of ₹15,000 per month will be provided to interns. Interns will also have access to office workspace, computer facilities, and the Commission’s library.

Application Process

Applicants must apply in the prescribed application format, obtain a recommendation from the competent authority of their academic institution, and submit a Statement of Purpose (approximately 200 words) outlining the proposed topic and objectives of study. The completed application must be submitted online through the official website of the Competition Commission of India.

Important Dates and Timelines

Applications should reach the Commission by the 1st day of the month preceding the intended internship month. For example, candidates seeking an internship in December must apply by 1 November.

Selection Procedure

Eligible applications are scrutinized by the Commission. Selected interns are allotted to different divisions of the Commission. Interns are required to make a presentation on the work undertaken during the internship. Successful completion of assigned work is mandatory for receiving the certificate and honorarium.