PM Internship Scheme in Assam

Assam is the gateway to Northeast India and home to India's oldest oil fields — the Digboi refinery has been operational since 1901. Guwahati is the commercial hub of the northeast, with FMCG companies like ITC and HUL running major distribution networks that require large field sales teams.

Digboi (1901)
Oldest Oilfield
Guwahati
NE Gateway
Largest in India
Tea Production
5+
Companies Present
🏭 Key Industry: Oil & Gas + FMCG Distribution

Economic Overview

Assam is the gateway to Northeast India and home to India's oldest oil fields — the Digboi refinery has been operational since 1901. Guwahati is the commercial hub of the northeast, with FMCG companies like ITC and HUL running major distribution networks that require large field sales teams.

This economic backdrop makes Assam one of the more active states in the PM Internship Scheme, with companies across multiple sectors offering hands-on internship roles to young candidates.

What to Expect as an Intern

Interns in Assam often work in field sales or plant operations. Guwahati is growing fast with improving urban infrastructure. The tea industry, while iconic, offers limited formal internship slots; oil and gas PSUs are the more reliable route.

Major Cities for Internships

Internship locations in Assam span major cities and, in some sectors, rural and semi-urban areas. Here are the key locations where companies operate:

📍 Guwahati📍 Dibrugarh📍 Silchar📍 Jorhat📍 Tezpur

Active Sectors in Assam

These industries have a significant presence in Assam and are likely to offer internships through the scheme. Click any sector to explore roles and companies in detail:

Companies with Presence in Assam

These top companies have offices, plants, or operations in Assam and may offer internship positions through the scheme. Visit the official portal for current openings:

S
State Bank of India
Banking & Financial Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
O
ONGC
Oil, Gas & Energy
New Delhi, Delhi
I
Indian Oil Corporation
Oil, Gas & Energy
New Delhi, Delhi
C
Coal India
Oil, Gas & Energy
Kolkata, West Bengal
B
Bharat Petroleum
Oil, Gas & Energy
Mumbai, Maharashtra

How to Apply for Internships in Assam

To apply for internships in Assam, register on the official PM Internship portal and filter available positions by state. Set your preferred location to Assam and browse roles from companies operating here.

While you can express a state preference, final posting depends on the company's available openings. Candidates from Assam are encouraged to apply to companies headquartered or with facilities in the state for the best chance of a local placement.

💡 Insider Tip for Assam

Assam candidates should prioritize ONGC, OIL (Oil India Limited), and FMCG companies operating in the northeast. Guwahati-based roles in distribution and sales are the most accessible for local candidates.

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