The International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED), Jaipur issued its Internship Scheme, 2024 for students and young researchers working in environment, sustainable development and related disciplines. The official document is dated 31 January 2024 and identifies the programme as an initiative of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department under the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
The scheme covers areas such as Ocean Science, Environmental Science, Environment Management, Environmental Audit, Environmental Economics, Environmental Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Architecture, Human Resource Management and Disaster Management. The programme particularly focuses on Blue Economy, Climate Change and Gender Audit.
The source document is specifically for 2024, with internship activity proposed from April 2024. Therefore, this article does not treat it as a current 2026 opening. Candidates looking for newer opportunities should verify the latest information through the CAG Official Website.
iCED Internship 2024 Notification Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED), Jaipur |
| Scheme | iCED Internship Scheme, 2024 |
| Reference No. | No DG/iCED/2024-25/Research/F-35/116 |
| Notification Date | 31 January 2024 |
| Internship Start | April 2024 onwards |
| Duration | 2 months, extendable up to 6 months |
| Interns | Maximum 2 from one Institution/University |
| Token Remuneration | ₹10,000 per month |
| With Boarding & Lodging | ₹5,000 per month |
| Application Mode | |
| Application Email | iced@cag.gov.in |
Internship Duration, Remuneration & Work
The prescribed internship duration is 2 months, with the possibility of extension up to 6 months. The application Performa also asks candidates to indicate an internship period between 2 and 6 months.
A token remuneration of ₹10,000 per month is provided for conveyance and daily needs. Where iCED provides boarding and lodging, the amount is reduced to ₹5,000 per month. Payment is linked to predetermined project milestones and satisfactory submission of required documentation.
Interns may assist with research activities, training material, database analysis, audit guidelines and research connected with Climate Change, Blue Economy and Gender Audit.
⚠️ Critical Mandatory Warning: This source is a 2024 internship scheme. Its 15 March 2024 deadline has already passed, and the supplied document does not establish a current 2026 application window. Do not treat this page as confirmation of an active 2026 opening.
Application Process & Required Documents
The official Performa must be used. Handwritten applications are not accepted, and applications prepared in another format will not be accepted. The completed application can be ink-signed, scanned and emailed to iced@cag.gov.in.
Required documents include:
- Letter from the present institution confirming student status.
- Two recommendations, each not exceeding 500 words.
- Copies of academic certificates.
- Statement of Purpose.
- Proposed internship period.
- Three preferred areas of interest.
- Preliminary project outline of up to 200 words.
- Brief explanation of why the candidate wants to join the internship, limited to 100 words.
Selection, Certificate & Job Status
Applications are initially scrutinized by a Screening Committee nominated by the DG, iCED. Final selection is made by a Committee of Senior Officers, with the DG, iCED among its members.
Selected interns are expected to prepare research outputs and submit their work to iCED. The document states that intellectual property rights over the output will rest with IA&AD.
An internship certificate may be issued after satisfactory completion, assignment submission and evaluation by the competent authority. The internship is expressly stated to be neither a job offer nor an assurance of employment with iCED or any CAG office.
Candidate FAQs
What is the iCED Internship duration?
The internship is for 2 months and may be extended up to 6 months. The application Performa also asks candidates to select a period within this range.
How much remuneration is provided?
The token remuneration is ₹10,000 per month, reduced to ₹5,000 when boarding and lodging are provided by iCED. Payment is linked to prescribed project milestones and satisfactory work.
Does the internship guarantee a job?
No. The official document clearly states that the internship is not a job offer or assurance of a job with iCED or any CAG office.
Official Departmental Directory
| Resource | Official Access |
|---|---|
| CAG Official Website | Visit CAG Official Website |
| iCED Internship PDF | View Official Internship Document |
| Application Email | Email iCED |
Editorial Integrity Disclaimer
This article is based on the supplied official iCED Internship Scheme, 2024 document dated 31 January 2024. The source does not establish a 2026 application cycle; therefore, readers should verify any fresh notification, corrigendum, deadline or active internship opportunity through the official CAG website before applying.
