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National Centre For Communication Security (NCCS) Internship Scheme
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Overview
The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) Internship Scheme allows young talent to be associated with the NCCS work for mutual benefit. It will enable NCCS to interact with young scholars and to get fresh ideas and study/ research support from the field of academics.
Details
Description
Applications are invited on Quarterly basis. Last date to apply for Oct-Dec, 2025 is 26-09-2025 The National Centre for Communication Security NCCS https://nccs.gov.in/ Internship Scheme https://nccs.gov.in/public/latest updates/NCCS%20Internship%20Notification%20-%20Q4%2025%20Signed.pdf allows young talent to be associated with the NCCS work for mutual benefit. It will enable NCCS to interact with young scholars and to get fresh ideas and study/ research support from the field of academics. At the same time, it will provide an opportunity for young scholars to contribute to the NCCS work and have an insight into the related technical work. The opportunity enables the young population to acquire knowledge in the areas like Hardware level Security, Source Code analysis Static and dynamic analysis at HLL, Binary Code Analysis Crypto algorithm implementation validation and Crypto Module validation, Supply chain vulnerabilities, Run time vulnerabilities in a live network Advanced Persistent Threats , Back door entry vulnerabilities, Identification of Intentional/ Hidden Malware in Software/ Firmware of equipment. Slots 1. NCCS will assess the requirement of the interns periodically. 1. The total number of interns engaged shall not exceed 20 inclusive of Category I & II , at any point in time. Duration For Category I: The minimum duration of the internship shall be of sixty days. For Category II: The minimum duration of the internship shall be of six months, extendable up to a maximum of twelve months. NOTE: Extension beyond six months shall be permitted, on the application of an intern duly recommended by the concerned Head of Division and with the approval of the Head of NCCS. Placement 1. The interns would be attached to one of the officers in the Divisions of the NCCS. 1. An orientation workshop will be held for interns at the beginning of the internship. The work of interns will be monitored through periodic interaction with the interns. 1. The attendance record and the details of work supervision shall be maintained by the Divisions/Units in NCCS. Submission of Paper The interns will be required to submit a Report/Paper on the work undertaken at the end of the internship to the respective Division. The Report shall be signed by the concerned Officer with whom the intern is attached, as an acceptance of the successful completion of the Internship.
Exclusions
• <br>
Benefits
• > **Token Remuneration**
• Interns selected under Category I will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 7,500/- per month on pro-rata basis.
• Interns selected under Category II will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 15,000/- per month on pro-rata basis.
• The remuneration shall be paid after the completion of the month subject to satisfactory progress of work duly accepted by the concerned division from the &quot;Professional Services&quot; head of Accounts.
• > **Certificate of Internship**
• On successful completion of the Internship and submission of the Report duly signed and accepted by the competent authority, a Certificate shall be issued by the concerned Division.
• > **Logistics &amp; Support**
• NCCS shall provide them with working space, workplace Internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Head of Division.
• **NOTE:** Interns will be required to have their own laptops.
Eligibility Criteria
1. > **Eligibility for Category I**
2. Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, studying in 3rd/ 4th year (Final or pre-final year) in Bachelor&#39;s Degree course in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication /Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers / Electrical (with majors in electronics/communications/computers) Engineering or related discipline and secured minimum 60% marks.
3. > **Eligibility for Category II**
4. Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, who have completed Bachelor&#39;s Degree courses in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication/ Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers/ Electrical (with majors in electronics/communications/computers) Engineering or related discipline course with a minimum of 60% marks.
5. **OR**
6. Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, who have completed Graduation or pursuing Post Graduate/Master&#39;s Degree courses in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication/ Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers/ Electrical Engineering or related discipline courses with a minimum of 60% marks.
7. > **Preference/Relaxation**
8. <br>
9. **NOTE 1:** The qualifications may be relaxed in deserving cases based on the needs of the NCCS, on the recommendations of Selection Committee and approval of Head of NCCS.
10. **NOTE 2:** Possessing minimum qualifications as above shall not guarantee Internship in NCCS. Candidates having exposure in the area of intended internship with good academic background and having higher qualification, based on need shall be given preference.
Required Documents
• Mark-sheet of Class 10th / Date of Birth proof
• Mark-sheet of Class 12th
• Mark-sheet of Engineering Graduation (for completed semesters)
• B.Tech Degree of Engineering (for Cat-II)
• Post Graduate Degree of Engineering (if applicable)
• Mark-sheet of Engineering Post-Graduation (if applicable)
• Documentary proof of CGPA to Percentage conversion norm (if applicable)
• Work experience/ Internship Certificates (if available)
• Any other document to support candidate application
• <br>
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the full name of NCCS? Which department manages this organization?
A: The full name of NCCS is "National Centre for Communication Security".
Q: What are the areas of activity of NCCS?
A: NCCS is technical centre of DoT that is vested with the responsibility of developing Security standards/ requirements called Indian
Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) and activities associated with the security testing and certification of Telecom equipment.
<br>
Framing of ITSAR involves Study of chosen Telecom network element and security testing for sample telecom network elements in areas like Security functional requirements, Software code assurance, Cryptographic related tests by people with specific domain expertise. It also involves certain amount of research work in areas like Hardware level Security, Source Code
analysis (Static and dynamic analysis at HLL, Binary Code Analysis) Crypto algorithm implementation validation and Crypto Module validation, Supply chain vulnerabilities, Run time vulnerabilities in a live network (Advanced Persistent Threats), Back door entry
vulnerabilities, Identification of Intentional/ Hidden Malware in Software/ Firmware of equipment.
<br>
Q: How many interns are selected for a batch?
A: The total number of interns engaged shall not exceed 20, at any point in time.
Q: What shall be the duration of the internship for the "Category 1" Interns?
A: For Category 1: The minimum duration of the internship shall be of sixty days.
Q: What shall be the duration of the internship for the "Category 2" Interns?
A: For Category 2: The minimum duration of the internship shall be of six months, extendable up to a maximum of twelve months.
Q: Is the duration of the internship extendable?
A: Yes, extension beyond six months shall be permitted, on the application of an intern duly recommended by the concerned Head of Division and with the approval of the Head of NCCS.
Q: Will there be an induction/orientation program for the students selected for the internship?
A: Yes, an orientation workshop will be held for interns at the beginning of the internship.
Q: By whom shall the attendance record of the students be maintained?
A: The attendance record and the details of work supervision shall be maintained by the Divisions/Units in NCCS.
Q: Is the submission of paper a mandatory requirement for the successful completion of the internship?
A: Yes, the interns will be required to submit a Report/Paper on the work undertaken at the end of the internship to the respective Division. The Report shall be signed by the concerned Officer with whom the intern is attached, as an acceptance of the successful completion of the Internship.
Q: How much shall be the token remuneration for ‘Category 1’ Interns?
A: Interns selected under Category 1 will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 7,500/- per month on prorate basis.
Q: How much shall be the token remuneration for category 2 interns?
A: Interns selected under Category 2 will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 15,000/- per month on prorate basis.
Q: When shall the amount of the token remuneration become payable?
A: The remuneration shall be paid after the completion of the month subject to satisfactory progress of work duly accepted by the concerned division from the earlier "Professional Services" head of Accounts, which has now been revised to " Salaries" Head of account in view of Operationalization of revised/new object heads under Rule 8 of DFPR,1978.
Q: Will any logistics & support be provided by NCCS to the interns?
A: NCCS shall provide them with working space, workplace Internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Head of Division.
Q: Will the laptop/desktop be provided by NCCS?
A: No, the Interns will be required to have their own laptops.
Q: Where can I find the link to the scheme guidelines?
A: The link to the Scheme Guidelines is: https://nccs.gov.in/public/latest_updates/NCCS%20Internship%20Notification%20-%20Q4%2025%20Signed.pdf
<br>
Q: Is there any kind of reservation / preference / priority in the selection of the candidates?
A: Candidates having exposure in the area of intended internship with good academic background and having higher qualifications, based on need shall be given preference.
Applications are invited on Quarterly basis. Last date to apply for Oct-Dec, 2025 is 26-09-2025 The National Centre for Communication Security NCCS https://nccs.gov.in/ Internship Scheme https://nccs.gov.in/public/latest updates/NCCS%20Internship%20Notification%20-%20Q4%2025%20Signed.pdf allows young talent to be associated with the NCCS work for mutual benefit. It will enable NCCS to interact with young scholars and to get fresh ideas and study/ research support from the field of academics. At the same time, it will provide an opportunity for young scholars to contribute to the NCCS work and have an insight into the related technical work. The opportunity enables the young population to acquire knowledge in the areas like Hardware level Security, Source Code analysis Static and dynamic analysis at HLL, Binary Code Analysis Crypto algorithm implementation validation and Crypto Module validation, Supply chain vulnerabilities, Run time vulnerabilities in a live network Advanced Persistent Threats , Back door entry vulnerabilities, Identification of Intentional/ Hidden Malware in Software/ Firmware of equipment. Slots 1. NCCS will assess the requirement of the interns periodically. 1. The total number of interns engaged shall not exceed 20 inclusive of Category I & II , at any point in time. Duration For Category I: The minimum duration of the internship shall be of sixty days. For Category II: The minimum duration of the internship shall be of six months, extendable up to a maximum of twelve months. NOTE: Extension beyond six months shall be permitted, on the application of an intern duly recommended by the concerned Head of Division and with the approval of the Head of NCCS. Placement 1. The interns would be attached to one of the officers in the Divisions of the NCCS. 1. An orientation workshop will be held for interns at the beginning of the internship. The work of interns will be monitored through periodic interaction with the interns. 1. The attendance record and the details of work supervision shall be maintained by the Divisions/Units in NCCS. Submission of Paper The interns will be required to submit a Report/Paper on the work undertaken at the end of the internship to the respective Division. The Report shall be signed by the concerned Officer with whom the intern is attached, as an acceptance of the successful completion of the Internship.
Exclusions
• <br>
Benefits
• > **Token Remuneration**
• Interns selected under Category I will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 7,500/- per month on pro-rata basis.
• Interns selected under Category II will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 15,000/- per month on pro-rata basis.
• The remuneration shall be paid after the completion of the month subject to satisfactory progress of work duly accepted by the concerned division from the &quot;Professional Services&quot; head of Accounts.
• > **Certificate of Internship**
• On successful completion of the Internship and submission of the Report duly signed and accepted by the competent authority, a Certificate shall be issued by the concerned Division.
• > **Logistics &amp; Support**
• NCCS shall provide them with working space, workplace Internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Head of Division.
• **NOTE:** Interns will be required to have their own laptops.
Eligibility Criteria
1. > **Eligibility for Category I**
2. Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, studying in 3rd/ 4th year (Final or pre-final year) in Bachelor&#39;s Degree course in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication /Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers / Electrical (with majors in electronics/communications/computers) Engineering or related discipline and secured minimum 60% marks.
3. > **Eligibility for Category II**
4. Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, who have completed Bachelor&#39;s Degree courses in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication/ Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers/ Electrical (with majors in electronics/communications/computers) Engineering or related discipline course with a minimum of 60% marks.
5. **OR**
6. Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, who have completed Graduation or pursuing Post Graduate/Master&#39;s Degree courses in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication/ Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers/ Electrical Engineering or related discipline courses with a minimum of 60% marks.
7. > **Preference/Relaxation**
8. <br>
9. **NOTE 1:** The qualifications may be relaxed in deserving cases based on the needs of the NCCS, on the recommendations of Selection Committee and approval of Head of NCCS.
10. **NOTE 2:** Possessing minimum qualifications as above shall not guarantee Internship in NCCS. Candidates having exposure in the area of intended internship with good academic background and having higher qualification, based on need shall be given preference.
Required Documents
• Mark-sheet of Class 10th / Date of Birth proof
• Mark-sheet of Class 12th
• Mark-sheet of Engineering Graduation (for completed semesters)
• B.Tech Degree of Engineering (for Cat-II)
• Post Graduate Degree of Engineering (if applicable)
• Mark-sheet of Engineering Post-Graduation (if applicable)
• Documentary proof of CGPA to Percentage conversion norm (if applicable)
• Work experience/ Internship Certificates (if available)
• Any other document to support candidate application
• <br>
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the full name of NCCS? Which department manages this organization?
A: The full name of NCCS is "National Centre for Communication Security".
Q: What are the areas of activity of NCCS?
A: NCCS is technical centre of DoT that is vested with the responsibility of developing Security standards/ requirements called Indian
Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) and activities associated with the security testing and certification of Telecom equipment.
<br>
Framing of ITSAR involves Study of chosen Telecom network element and security testing for sample telecom network elements in areas like Security functional requirements, Software code assurance, Cryptographic related tests by people with specific domain expertise. It also involves certain amount of research work in areas like Hardware level Security, Source Code
analysis (Static and dynamic analysis at HLL, Binary Code Analysis) Crypto algorithm implementation validation and Crypto Module validation, Supply chain vulnerabilities, Run time vulnerabilities in a live network (Advanced Persistent Threats), Back door entry
vulnerabilities, Identification of Intentional/ Hidden Malware in Software/ Firmware of equipment.
<br>
Q: How many interns are selected for a batch?
A: The total number of interns engaged shall not exceed 20, at any point in time.
Q: What shall be the duration of the internship for the "Category 1" Interns?
A: For Category 1: The minimum duration of the internship shall be of sixty days.
Q: What shall be the duration of the internship for the "Category 2" Interns?
A: For Category 2: The minimum duration of the internship shall be of six months, extendable up to a maximum of twelve months.
Q: Is the duration of the internship extendable?
A: Yes, extension beyond six months shall be permitted, on the application of an intern duly recommended by the concerned Head of Division and with the approval of the Head of NCCS.
Q: Will there be an induction/orientation program for the students selected for the internship?
A: Yes, an orientation workshop will be held for interns at the beginning of the internship.
Q: By whom shall the attendance record of the students be maintained?
A: The attendance record and the details of work supervision shall be maintained by the Divisions/Units in NCCS.
Q: Is the submission of paper a mandatory requirement for the successful completion of the internship?
A: Yes, the interns will be required to submit a Report/Paper on the work undertaken at the end of the internship to the respective Division. The Report shall be signed by the concerned Officer with whom the intern is attached, as an acceptance of the successful completion of the Internship.
Q: How much shall be the token remuneration for ‘Category 1’ Interns?
A: Interns selected under Category 1 will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 7,500/- per month on prorate basis.
Q: How much shall be the token remuneration for category 2 interns?
A: Interns selected under Category 2 will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 15,000/- per month on prorate basis.
Q: When shall the amount of the token remuneration become payable?
A: The remuneration shall be paid after the completion of the month subject to satisfactory progress of work duly accepted by the concerned division from the earlier "Professional Services" head of Accounts, which has now been revised to " Salaries" Head of account in view of Operationalization of revised/new object heads under Rule 8 of DFPR,1978.
Q: Will any logistics & support be provided by NCCS to the interns?
A: NCCS shall provide them with working space, workplace Internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Head of Division.
Q: Will the laptop/desktop be provided by NCCS?
A: No, the Interns will be required to have their own laptops.
Q: Where can I find the link to the scheme guidelines?
A: The link to the Scheme Guidelines is: https://nccs.gov.in/public/latest_updates/NCCS%20Internship%20Notification%20-%20Q4%2025%20Signed.pdf
<br>
Q: Is there any kind of reservation / preference / priority in the selection of the candidates?
A: Candidates having exposure in the area of intended internship with good academic background and having higher qualifications, based on need shall be given preference.
Eligibility Criteria
1
> **Eligibility for Category I**
2
Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, studying in 3rd/ 4th year (Final or pre-final year) in Bachelor&#39;s Degree course in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication /Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers / Electrical (with majors in electronics/communications/computers) Engineering or related discipline and secured minimum 60% marks.
3
> **Eligibility for Category II**
4
Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, who have completed Bachelor&#39;s Degree courses in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication/ Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers/ Electrical (with majors in electronics/communications/computers) Engineering or related discipline course with a minimum of 60% marks.
5
**OR**
6
Indian students from recognized universities in India or abroad, who have completed Graduation or pursuing Post Graduate/Master&#39;s Degree courses in Electronics/ Communications/ Telecommunication/ Radio/ Information Technology/ Computers/ Electrical Engineering or related discipline courses with a minimum of 60% marks.
7
> **Preference/Relaxation**
8
<br>
9
**NOTE 1:** The qualifications may be relaxed in deserving cases based on the needs of the NCCS, on the recommendations of Selection Committee and approval of Head of NCCS.
10
**NOTE 2:** Possessing minimum qualifications as above shall not guarantee Internship in NCCS. Candidates having exposure in the area of intended internship with good academic background and having higher qualification, based on need shall be given preference.
Benefits
> **Token Remuneration**
Interns selected under Category I will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 7,500/- per month on pro-rata basis.
Interns selected under Category II will be paid a token remuneration @ ₹ 15,000/- per month on pro-rata basis.
The remuneration shall be paid after the completion of the month subject to satisfactory progress of work duly accepted by the concerned division from the &quot;Professional Services&quot; head of Accounts.
> **Certificate of Internship**
On successful completion of the Internship and submission of the Report duly signed and accepted by the competent authority, a Certificate shall be issued by the concerned Division.
> **Logistics &amp; Support**
NCCS shall provide them with working space, workplace Internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Head of Division.
**NOTE:** Interns will be required to have their own laptops.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mark-sheet of Class 10th / Date of Birth proof |
| 2 | Mark-sheet of Class 12th |
| 3 | Mark-sheet of Engineering Graduation (for completed semesters) |
| 4 | B.Tech Degree of Engineering (for Cat-II) |
| 5 | Post Graduate Degree of Engineering (if applicable) |
| 6 | Mark-sheet of Engineering Post-Graduation (if applicable) |
| 7 | Documentary proof of CGPA to Percentage conversion norm (if applicable) |
| 8 | Work experience/ Internship Certificates (if available) |
| 9 | Any other document to support candidate application |
| 10 | <br> |
Frequently Asked Questions
The full name of NCCS is "National Centre for Communication Security".
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