Internship Opportunity: Summer Trainee – Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Organization:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central bank responsible for regulating the banking system, issuing currency, and maintaining monetary stability under the Ministry of Finance.
About the Opportunity:
RBI invites applications for its Summer Placement Programme for students pursuing postgraduate, integrated five-year programmes, or professional law degrees. This internship offers exposure to policy research, financial regulation, banking operations, and economic analysis.
Location:
RBI Offices across India (applicants may apply only to the Control Office covering the state where their college/institute is located)
Position / Vacancies:
- Summer Trainee
- Maximum intake: 125 students per year
Eligibility:
- Students pursuing PG programmes
- Students in integrated 5-year courses in Management, Statistics, Law, Commerce, Economics, Econometrics, Banking or Finance
- Students in 3-year full-time professional LL.B. programmes from reputed Indian institutions
- Only students in the penultimate year of their course may apply
- Degrees must be from recognized institutions
- Accurate conversion of CGPA/SGPA to percentage is mandatory where applicable
Key Responsibilities / Role:
- Work on RBI-assigned projects
- Assist in economic and financial research
- Provide support in policy, supervision or financial market departments
- Prepare reports and present project findings
- Submit declaration of secrecy before joining
Duration:
- Up to 3 months (April–July)
Mode:
- Physical (on-site at allotted RBI office)
Stipend:
- ₹20,000 per month
- Outstation selected trainees reimbursed AC II Tier rail fare for joining
Selection:
- Shortlisting in January/February
- Interviews at respective RBI offices (travel expense borne by candidates)
- Final selection announced in February/March
Last Date to Apply:
- Apply online between 15 October and 15 December (for internships beginning April next year)
How to Apply: https://opportunities.rbi.org.in/scripts/ApplicationForm.aspx