Indirect Tax Internship Scheme In Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs (CBIC)
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) offers a paid legal internship in Delhi for law students and recent law graduates — 10 spots for each category per year. Interns assist CBIC legal teams with case research, drafting petitions, and briefing departmental counsel on indirect tax matters. Apply by emailing a completed application form in the prescribed format to dlasmc-cbic@gov.in.
About This Scheme
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) offers a paid legal internship in Delhi for law students and recent law graduates — 10 spots for each category per year. Interns assist CBIC legal teams with case research, drafting petitions, and briefing departmental counsel on indirect tax matters. Apply by emailing a completed application form in the prescribed format to dlasmc-cbic@gov.in.
Full official description
The "Indirect Tax Internship Scheme" by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) takes 10 Law Students and 10 Law Graduates as Interns every year. The interns are expected to study case files, assist in legal research and drafting of petitions, brief the counsels and extend any other related legal/general assistance to officers/counsels. The interns may also accompany the departmental officers to the briefing meetings if needed. The interns will be deployed in different sections of the legal establishment in CBIC. This is a full-time internship and is to be attended physically and the interns are not expected to pursue any other course/work during the tenure of the internship.
Location
- The internship shall take place in Delhi.
- The interns will be deployed in different sections of the legal establishment in CBIC.
NOTE: The internship will neither be a job nor an assurance of a job in the Department.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The interns are expected to study case files, assist in legal research and drafting of petitions, brief the counsels and extend any other related legal/general assistance to officers/counsels.
- The interns may also accompany the departmental officers to the briefing meetings if needed.
Number of Slots
- A maximum of ten law students and ten law graduates will be taken at a time for an internship.
Duration
- For Law Students: The period of internship shall be two months extendable upto a maximum total period of three months by the Principal Commissioner, Directorate of Legal Affairs on mutual agreement.
- For Law Graduates: The period of internship shall be six months extendable upto a maximum total period of twelve months by the Principal Commissioner, Directorate of Legal Affairs on mutual agreement.
Leaves
- The maximum permissible leave of absence is 2 days per month.
- Extra leave may be granted in exceptional circumstances. In such cases, the period of internship shall be extended to the extent of such leave.
Attendance
- For satisfactory completion inter-alia, 90% attendance is mandatory.
- This is a full-time internship to be attended physically and the interns are not expected to pursue any other course/work during the tenure of the internship.
Benefits
- Law student interns: ₹5,000/month stipend
- Law graduate interns: ₹15,000/month stipend
- Certificate of Internship on satisfactory completion (minimum 1 month for students; minimum 3 months for graduates)
- Duration: 2 months for students (extendable to 3 months); 6 months for graduates (extendable to 12 months)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Law students currently enrolled in a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB course
- Law graduates who completed their LLB within the last 2 years
- Students who have appeared in their final year/semester exam are eligible
- Preference given to students from reputed institutions
- Must be available for full-time, in-person attendance in Delhi
Exclusions
The selected candidates who failed to join on the date of joining may be debarred for a period of six months.
How to Apply
The duly filled and self-attested application in the prescribed format, along with the required document should be sent by email to dlasmc-cbic@gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Law Students Are Selected Every Year For The Internship?
10 Law Students and 10 Law Graduates are selected as Interns every year.
What Shall Be The Daily Routine Of The Interns?
The interns are expected to study case files, assist in legal research and drafting of petitions, brief the counsels and extend any other related legal/general assistance to officers/counsels. The interns may also accompany the departmental officers to the briefing meetings if needed.
Where Will The Interns Be Deployed For The Course Of The Internship?
The interns will be deployed in different sections of the legal establishment in CBIC.
What Is The Full Name Of CBIC?
The full name of CBIC is "Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs".
Are The Interns Allowed To Take Any Other Internship/Job During The Course Of This Internship?
The interns are not expected to pursue any other course/work during the tenure of the internship.
Is This Internship Virtual Or In-Office?
This is a full-time internship and is to be attended physically.
Does This Internship Has Prospects Of A Permanent Job With CBIC?
The internship will neither be a job nor an assurance of a job in the Department.
What Shall Be The Duration Of The Internship For Law Students? Is The Duration Extendable?
For Law Students, the period of internship shall be two months extendable upto a maximum total period of three months by the Principal Commissioner, Directorate of Legal Affairs on mutual agreement.
Who Is Authorized To Extend The Duration Of The Internship?
The Principal Commissioner, Directorate of Legal Affairs is authorized to extend the duration of the internship.
How Many Leaves Can An Intern Take In A Month?
The maximum permissible leave of absence is 2 days per month.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport Sized Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Proof of Address (for correspondence)
- Proof of Educational Qualification (i.e. result sheet/mark sheet/provisional degree etc.).