Briefing to Probationary Officers who would be commencing Internship segment

of the PO Process

1. In a few weeks time you would be commencing with the internship leg of the
PO program. During the internship you would be provided with hands-on
opportunities for on-the-job learning and practical application, and you
would also be expected to continue with acquisition of further knowledge
and skills.

2. Before the end of this week you will be informed of the location or reporting
location of your internship and the name of the official you will report to.

3. You will be provided with an Internship Workbook, which will be the basis of
your internship structure and which will also be used in the internship
evaluation process. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the
workbook is utilized in the manner that is laid down. The Workbook will be
provided to you before you leave the campus at the end of the third
trimester. Please go through the same in a thorough manner.

4. We recognize that you have been away from your family and near and dear
ones during the past nine months. We also recognize that all of you have
put in hard work and long hours of study and learning. We understand your
need to take a break with family and come back refreshed for the next leg of
the program. We therefore are happy to inform you that you will be
provided with a break period of about 2 weeks from the end of the third
trimester, and you will have to report to your internship location / Reporting
Authority on August 18, 2009. You may plan your travel itinerary
accordingly.

5. The internship, will be covered over a period of 3 months [13 weeks]

commencing on August 18, 2009, and ending on November 17, 2009. At the
end of this segment you will be evaluated by your Reporting Authority /
Department Head on your performance delivery during this period, which
will be conveyed to IMA for your final evaluation. [Please refer to the
Internship Workbook for the details and process]. During this period of
internship we are pleased to inform you that we have enhanced the
quantum of your monthly stipend during the internship period from the
current Rs. 2,500/- to Rs. 10,000/- plus related city allowance of Rs. 2,500/-
[City category of C & D location] and Rs. 5,000/- [City category of A & B
location].

6. You will w.e.f. November 18, 2009, based on Successful completion of

the PO Programme, be placed in the grade of Assistant Manager [Band I],
and be placed at locations, which will be intimated to you at that time. The
gross aggregate monthly salary will be in the range of Rs. 23, 525/- to Rs.
25,525/- [depending on the location].

Best wishes and success to all of you.