Madhya Pradesh Police is still listing Police Internship Scheme for students who want direct exposure to police work in district police stations. Latest public sources available on 03 August 2026 still point to a six-week internship, no stipend, and selection through the district Superintendent of Police office.
As of 03 August 2026, no separate 2026 notice was found for revised benefits, a new official website, or a changed application rule. Current official pages still show the same core process, and CM Helpline continues to list the scheme under Home Department with applications to be submitted by 25 May in the prescribed format.
Police Internship Scheme Madhya Pradesh
Police Internship Scheme was started on 01 June 2018 by Home Department, Madhya Pradesh. This scheme is for meritorious students who want to understand police functioning closely and do research work on policing and law and order topics.
Main benefit here is practical learning, not cash support. Selected students are attached to district police stations for six weeks, work under police officers, keep a daily record, and submit a research paper at the end. A completion certificate is given after successful completion.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Police Internship Scheme |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Run By | Home Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Started From | 01 June 2018 |
| Who Can Apply | Eligible students aged 21 to 26 years |
| Benefit | Six-week police internship and completion certificate |
| Benefit Amount | No stipend or cash payment found in the latest public sources |
| Application Mode | Application through district Superintendent of Police office |
| Official Website | Madhya Pradesh Police official website |
2026 update
Official scheme page on Madhya Pradesh Police website was still reachable and showed a page update time on 03 August 2026. That page still links to the Police Internship Plan PDF. No fresh 2026 circular with changed age limit, new stipend, or a new online apply system was found in the public search results checked for this update.
CM Helpline scheme detail page also remains live. It says students have to apply by 25 May through the district police superintendent office in the prescribed format. Because no newer public instruction was found, this remains the latest visible apply timeline that applicants should follow unless the district office releases a fresh notice.
Benefits and training pattern
This scheme gives field exposure inside the police system. It is useful for students who want to study police administration, law, investigation process, and day to day station work from close range.
Selected students are placed in district police stations for six weeks. They work under the guidance of an officer of at least Sub-Inspector rank, maintain a daily work record, and prepare a research paper of about 3,000 words on an approved topic. Successful candidates receive a Police Internship Certificate signed by the Superintendent of Police. Public sources checked for this update do not show any stipend, travel payment, food support, or stay support under this scheme.
Who can apply
Eligibility details in the available official and semi-official public sources stay mostly the same. Students should check the district notice before applying because local batch handling can differ by district.
- Applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh and should be studying in a recognised college or university.
- Age should be between 21 and 26 years as counted on 01 May of the application year.
- Eligible study streams include five-year integrated law course, B.E. or B.Tech., postgraduate courses from UGC-recognised institutions, MCA, BCA, PGDCA, CA, CS, and police-related subjects such as criminology or human rights.
- PhD scholars and students doing research linked to policing may also be considered if they meet the local selection conditions.
Application process
No working public self-application portal was found for this scheme during the 2026 check. Current public instructions still point to the district Superintendent of Police office and the official MP Police website for the form and related notice.
STEP 1 - Visit the Police Internship Plan page or open the official Police Internship Plan PDF and read the current instructions carefully.
STEP 2 - Prepare the prescribed application form and supporting documents. As per the public scheme detail page, application should reach the district Superintendent of Police office by 25 May unless a fresh district notice gives another date.
STEP 3 - Submit the filled form and documents to the concerned district Superintendent of Police office in Madhya Pradesh. Current public sources do not show a separate online submission link for this scheme.
STEP 4 - Wait for merit-based scrutiny and local selection. After selection, students are attached to a district police station as per seat availability and training capacity.
STEP 5 - During the internship, attend regularly, maintain the daily record, work under the assigned police officer, and complete the research paper to get the certificate at the end.
Required documents
Applicants should keep the usual student and identity papers ready before going to the district police office. Local offices may ask for extra papers at the time of verification.
- Recent passport size photograph.
- Educational certificates and marksheets for the current or last completed course.
- Identity and residence proof linked to Madhya Pradesh residence.
- Proof of previous internship, publication, project, or research work if available.
Important points before applying
This internship is a full-time in-person training opportunity. Publicly available scheme details say leave is generally not allowed during the six-week period, and poor attendance or misconduct can lead to removal from the internship.
Students looking at more training options can also check Prime Minister's Internship Scheme and Internship Policy of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
Contact details
No separate scheme helpline number was found for Police Internship Scheme in the latest public sources. Applicants can contact the concerned district Superintendent of Police office for scheme-specific submission details.
Madhya Pradesh Police website also shows a citizen services contact number 0755-3501600. CM Helpline scheme detail page points to the district Superintendent of Police office for application and mentions Police Training Headquarters, Bhopal, as the appeal level reference.
References
Police Internship Plan page on Madhya Pradesh Police website
Official Police Internship Plan PDF
CM Helpline scheme detail page
Madhya Pradesh Police official website
FAQ's
Is Police Internship Scheme still running in 2026?
Publicly available official pages were still live on 03 August 2026, and no closure notice was found. At the same time, no fresh 2026 intake notice was found in the public search results checked for this update.
Is there any stipend under Police Internship Scheme?
No stipend or cash payment was found in the latest public sources checked for this update. Main benefit is six-week field exposure and a completion certificate.
What is the last date to apply?
CM Helpline scheme detail page says students should apply by 25 May in the prescribed format. Applicants should still confirm the current district notice before submitting the form.
Who can apply for this internship?
Eligible students aged 21 to 26 years from law, engineering, computer application, postgraduate, CA, CS, and police-related study streams can apply if they meet the district-level conditions.
How to apply for Police Internship Scheme?
Current public instructions point to the official MP Police website and the district Superintendent of Police office. No separate public self-application portal was found during this 2026 check.
Who should be contacted for help?
Applicants should first contact the concerned district Superintendent of Police office. Madhya Pradesh Police website also shows citizen services contact number 0755-3501600.