**Executive Summary**
This Public Notice, addendum 02 to DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024, issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), announces the acceptance of applications for internship opportunities for eligible Indian nationals. The internship is available for durations of three or six months. Completed applications must be submitted via email within 15 days of the addendum's publication; the application cycle is expected to be open in May-June 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*About the Internship*
* **Duration:** Internships are available for three or six months, as chosen in the application. The chosen duration cannot be changed, and no extensions are granted.
* **Objective:** The internship aims to provide young graduates/postgraduates with exposure to the maritime sector.
*Evaluation Criteria*
* Applications will be assessed based on:
* Qualification
* Age (preference given to candidates ≤ 35 years)
* Academic publications
* General impression from the resume and motivational statement
* Need at the respective Branch/Wing
* No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current university or employer
*Application Process*
* Interested candidates should review the detailed eligibility criteria in MS Notice DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024, available on the DGS website.
* The application form (Annexure-1) can be downloaded from the website.
* Completed applications and required documents must be submitted to msl-dgs@nic.in within 15 days of the addendum's publication.
* The application cycle is expected for May-June 2026.
*Stipend & Certification*
* Selected interns may receive a monthly honorarium as per the policy.
* A certificate will be awarded after satisfactory completion of the internship.
*Guidelines for Internship Candidates at DGS*
* Interns must bring their own laptops.
* A formal dress code is required.
* Punctuality with 90% attendance is mandatory.
* Interns will be provided an official email account for official communication.
* Interns are not allowed to represent DG Shipping on social media.
* Strictly prohibited behaviors include impersonation, lobbying, and unethical conduct.
* Interns must maintain professional behavior.
* Tasks must be performed diligently.
* Violation of guidelines can lead to termination.
* Interns must display their ID card while in the office.
* Office resources should only be used for official purposes.
* Any irregularities or unethical behavior should be reported.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Aspiring Interns**
*Impact*
Opportunities to gain experience in the maritime sector and related fields
*Action Required*
Review eligibility criteria, complete the application form with the required documents, and submit the application via email within 15 days of the addendum's publication. Comply with all guidelines during the internship.
**Stakeholder: Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)**
*Impact*
Ability to select qualified interns for various departments.
*Action Required*
Assess applications based on the defined criteria and ensure interns adhere to the established guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The issuer of the internship notice and the organization responsible for conducting the internship program.
DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024: The primary circular that this addendum (Addendum 02) refers to, which details the internship program.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The ministry under which the Directorate General of Shipping functions.
Mumbai: Location of Directorate General of Shipping.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Addendum 02 of the DGS pB Circdar 29 o12024
Sub: Acceptance ofAPplications for Internship under MS Notice DCS PB Circular 29 of 2024.
The Directorate cenerar of Shipping (Dcs) invites apprications from erigibre and quarified
Indian nationars for rnternship opportunities, as detaired in the MS Notice DCS pB circurar 29
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About the ternship:
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Duration: The internship period are available for 3(three) months and 6 (six)months,
as opted in the apprication' the chosen internship duration cannot be changed, and no
funher extension will be granted.
objective: To provide young graduateypostgraduates with exposure to the maritime
sector, including work areas such as maritime law, marine science, environmental
science, marine engineering, and related fields
2. Criteria for Evaluation:
Applications received will be assessed as per the following criteria headings;
I . Qualification
2. Age (Encouraging younger Candidates < 35 years)
3. Academic Publications
4. General lmpression from the Resume and motivational Statement
5. Need at the Respective Branch/Wing
6. NOC from concerned university or company/employer currently engaged with.
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Interested candidates are requested to review the erigibility criteria exprained herein
and other terms detaired in the MS Notice DGS pB circurar 29 of 2024. avairabre on
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The prescribed application form (Annexure-l) can be downloaded from the website.
Completed applications, along with the requisite documents, should be submitted to the
email ID qt.{.1,i;r111 within t5 davs from the date of oublication of this
addendum.
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The due date of this cycle is expected on May_June,2026.
4. Stipend & Certification:
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Selected intems may be provided a monthly honorarium as per the policy.
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A certificate of Intemship wilr be awarded upon satisfactory compretion of the
internship.
This notice supersedes arr previous notices regarding Internship apprications. For further
details, please refer to MS Notice DCS pB Circurar 29 of 2024 or contact the MSL Branch.
Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of ports, Shipping & waterways, Government of
lndia.
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Deputy Director Ceneral of Sh ipping
Merchant Shipping Branch
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Covernment of IndiaGuidelines for Internship Candidates at DGS
Please carefully read and adhere to the following guidelines during your tenure at the
Directorate Headquarters:
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I lnterns are requested to carry their own laptop and resources during the tenure of internship.
2. Interns are expected to adhere to a formal and professional dress code while at the
Directorate. For female candidate acceptable attire includes a formal shirt with trousers or an
lndian salwar-kuna. For Male candidate, a formal shirt with trousers is required.
3.
Punctuality and 90% regular attendance are mandatory unless otherwise permitted in by your
supervisor such request and approval has to be submitted at MSL Branch.
4.
An official email account will be provided to you by the MSL branch. This email account
must be used exclusively for official communication relaled to your internship work.
5. Please check your oflicial email regularly for work allocation and instructions.
Note: No access to the e-office system will be provided to interns under any circumstances.
6.
lnterns are not authorized to represent DG Shipping or its officials on social media or any
public platform.
7.
Do not post, comment, or publish any content that suggests you are a spokesperson, legal
representative, or official of DC Shipping.
8.
lmpersonation of any DG Shipping officer, staff, or misrepresentation of your role in any
manner, is strictly prohibited and will lead to disciplinary action.
9. Soliciting Favors, engaging in lobbying, using your intemship for personal gain, or
attempting to influence decisions is strictly forbidden.
10. Maintain professional behaviour and decorum while interacting with officials, slafl, and
fellow interns.
I l. Perforrn assigned tasks diligently and seek guidance ifneeded.
I2. Any misconduct. violation of these guidelines, or breach of rules may result in immediate
termination of the internship and possible debarment from future opportunities at DC
Shipping.
13. Carry your internship ID card and display it prominently (ifask) while in the oflice.
14. Use offrce resources responsibly and only for official purposes.15. Report any irregularities, incidents, or unethical behaviour to your supervisor or the MSL
(Nodal) branch promprly.
Note: we trust that you wi, conduct yourserf with integrity and prot-essionarism and make the
most of this opportunity. Fairure to compry with these guiderines wi, invite appropriate action.
including lermination of the internship and debarment from future engagement with DG
Shipping.