Online applications are invited for the Internship Programme 2024 at the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD). The last date for the application is Jan 31, 2023.
About BPRD
The Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) was set up in 1970 to identify the needs and problems of the police in the country, undertake research projects and studies, and suggest modalities to overcome problems and challenges and meet the needs and requirements of the police. It was also
mandated to keep abreast of the latest developments in the fields of science and technology, both in India and abroad, to promote the use of appropriate technology in police work.

Over the years, the BPR&D has also been entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring the training needs and quality of training in the States and Central Police Organisations and assisting the same, as well as assisting States in the modernization of the State Police Forces and Correctional Administration. In the process, the BPR&D has also been tasked to assist the Ministry of Home Affairs and the CPFs, etc., in the development of Standards, Quality Requirements (QRs), etc., concerning various types of equipment and items of infrastructure. More recently, the BPR&D has also been entrusted with the responsibility of anchoring and coordinating the work of the National Police Mission.
Internship Details
BPRD (Bureau of Police Research & Development) invites applications for a paid internship opportunity from students pursuing PG/MPhil./PhD from recognized universities/institutes.
Eligibility
Students pursuing PG/MPhil/Ph.D in the following subjects are eligible to apply:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Law
- Forensic Psychology
- Human Rights
- Public Administration
- Public Policy & Governance
- Information Technology
- Police & Prison Studies
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Forensics & Information Security
- Police & Prison Administration
- Computer Science
- Management
- Any other subjects related to police or prisons/correctional administration issues.
Ineligibility: Students who have attended the Internship Programme in the BPR&D earlier are not eligible to apply again.
Duration
- For 30 days in a calendar month: The total number of working days should not be less than 22 days.
- For 2 months: The total number of working days should not be less than 44 days.
How to Apply?
- The Interns are required to apply within the last date for submission of application by post/email at the designated address notified in the advertisement. The application form is enclosed in Annexure-1 of the official advertisement. The Undertaking Form is enclosed in Annexure II.
- The application forms are required to be filled out properly and completely. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
- The applications should be duly signed and sealed by the Head of the Department (HOD)/University. Applications submitted otherwise will be rejected.
- Applications without attested copies of mark sheets are liable to be rejected.
- All applications should be submitted to the Bureau vide post addressed to: shareeq@bprd.nic.in
Stipend
- The selected Interns from outside Delhi will be allowed Sleeper Class train fare to New Delhi and back to their place of study through the shortest route.
- All selected interns will be paid an amount of Rs. 8,000/- stipend for a calendar month.
Deadline
The last date for the application is Jan 31, 2023.