About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The Reserve Bank of India is India’s central bank responsible for regulating the banking system, issuing currency, and maintaining monetary stability under the Ministry of Finance.1
About the Internship
RBI invites applications for its Summer Placement Programme (Summer Trainee), offering students exposure to policy research, financial regulation, banking operations, and economic analysis. The internship is for a maximum of 3 months (April–July) at RBI Offices across India.
Internship Details
Position: Summer Trainee
Organization: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Location: RBI Offices across India (Only apply to the Control Office covering your college’s state)
Duration: Up to 3 months (April–July)
Stipend: ₹20,000 per month6
Travel: AC II Tier rail fare reimbursed for joining (outstation trainees only).
Selection Process: Shortlisting (Jan/Feb) 7$\rightarrow$ Interviews at respective RBI offices (travel expense borne by candidate) 8$\rightarrow$ Final selection (Feb/Mar).9
Focus Areas
- Policy Research, Financial Regulation, and Economic Analysis
- Banking Operations and Supervision
Eligibility Criteria (Law Students Specific)
- Status: Students in the penultimate year of their course (mandatory).10
- Law Degrees: Students in 3-year full-time professional LL.B. programmes from reputed Indian institutions.11
- Other Eligible Degrees: Students pursuing PG programmes or integrated 5-year courses in Management, Statistics, Law, Commerce, Economics, Econometrics, Banking, or Finance.12
- 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.
How to Apply
Apply online through the RBI Opportunities portal.
Application Link: https://opportunities.rbi.org.in/scripts/ApplicationForm.aspx
