**Executive Summary**
This document is a Public Notice, addendum 02 to the DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024, published on July 31, 2025, by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). It announces the acceptance of applications for internships, providing details on the internship, evaluation criteria, application process, stipend, certification, and guidelines for internship candidates. The application deadline is 15 days from the date of the addendum's publication, with the cycle expected to close in May-June 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Internship Details:**
* Internships are available for 3 or 6 months.
* Aims to provide exposure to young graduates/postgraduates in maritime sector areas (maritime law, marine science, etc.).
* **Evaluation Criteria:**
* Qualification
* Age (encouraging candidates ≤ 35 years)
* Academic Publications
* General Impression from Resume and Motivational Statement
* Need at the Respective Branch/Wing
* NOC from university or employer
* **Application Process:**
* Review eligibility criteria in MS Notice DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024, available on the DGS website.
* Download the application form (Annexure-1) from the website.
* Submit completed applications to msl-dgs@nic.in within 15 days of addendum publication.
* Cycle is expected to conclude during May-June 2026.
* **Stipend & Certification:**
* Selected interns may receive a monthly honorarium.
* Interns will receive a Certificate of Internship upon satisfactory completion.
* **Guidelines for Internship Candidates:**
* Interns must bring their own laptop and resources.
* Interns are expected to adhere to a formal dress code.
* Punctuality and 90% attendance are mandatory.
* An official email account will be provided for official communication.
* Interns are not authorized to represent DG Shipping on social media.
* Interns must maintain professional behavior and decorum.
* Report any irregularities or unethical behavior promptly.
* Any misconduct or violation of guidelines may result in termination and future debarment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**
* This notice affects Indian nationals who are eligible and qualified to apply for internships at the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). They are impacted by the criteria for evaluation, the application process, and the guidelines they must adhere to during the internship.
**Action Required**
* Eligible candidates must review the eligibility criteria, download the application, and submit it to the specified email address within 15 days of the publication date. Selected candidates must adhere to all internship guidelines upon acceptance.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The issuer of the public notice, responsible for inviting applications for internship opportunities.
DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024: The primary circular governing the internship program, as referenced in the public notice.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The governing ministry of the Directorate General of Shipping.
MSL Branch: Merchant Shipping Branch within the Directorate General of Shipping; a point of contact for the internship program.
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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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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
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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
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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.