Railway Internship

Railway Internship

Internship in Indian Railways

Summer Internship in Indian Railways and Winter Internship in Indian Railways

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME IN RAILWAY CLICK HERE
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME – LIST OF TOPIC RAILWAY CLICK HERE
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FORM 2025 pdf FILE CLICK HERE

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME IN RAILWAY

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME TERMS & CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIP

The internship is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the Indian Railways.

  • Maximum duration of the internship will be 2 months.
  • Location of internship shall be the prerogative of the administration.
  • No remuneration is payable during the internship.
  • Boarding and lodging arrangements will be borne by the interns themselves.
  • Interested and eligible students who are pursuing Graduation/Post Graduation in Engineering & MBA can pursue internship in following disciplines.
    a) Civil
    b) Electrical
    c) Mechanical
    d) Electronics
    e) Computer Science/IT
    f) Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Logistics, Materials Management, Project Management and other technical matters pertaining to Railways.
  • Selection criteria: Selection for internship will be based on merit only.
  • Students pursuing undergraduate course in Engineering should have completed at least two years of study in Degree and should have a consistently good academic record.
  • Students pursuing MBA should have obtained a First Class Graduate Degree and should have successfully completed one year of the course.
  • All interested and eligible students are requested to apply through online internship portal only. All communications regarding allotment/rejection will be made through e-mail only.
  • Following documents (Self attested) are required to be uploaded in the portal.
    a) Covering /Forwarding letter from the HOD.
    b) Duly filled in Annexure-II (Application for the Internship Programme)
    c) CV
    d) Identity Card issued by the Institute.
  • On selection, students are required to produce hard copies of the uploaded documents for verification. If any discrepancies are found during verification his/her selection will be liable to be rejected.

Source: https://eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/

Here’s a refined and up-to-date overview of the Indian Railways Internship Programmes for 2025, including application routes, eligibility, and how to make your application count:

1. National-Level Internships (via Railway Board / CRIS)

  • Administered centrally through a CRIS-managed portal of the Railway Board.
  • Offers 2-month internships (typically June–July), with options for 4 to 6-week durations.
  • Open to students pursuing:
    • Engineering (2nd year or above)
    • MBA
    • Diploma holders in relevant fields
  • Application Requirements:
    • Online form submission via CRIS portal.
    • Attachments:
      • Institute endorsement (HOD forwarding letter),
      • Filled Annexure-II (application form),
      • CV, and Institute ID card.
    • Selections are merit-based; no stipend is provided.

2. Zonal-Level Internships (e.g., SECR & SER)

South East Central Railway (SECR):

  • Launched 523 internship slots across disciplines like Engineering, IT, HR, Finance.
  • Applications in 2025 ran March–May, requiring offline college-backed submissions to Bilaspur.

South Eastern Railway (SER):

  • Issued a dedicated internship notification for 2025–26 via its zonal portal.
  • Specifics on disciplines and modes mimic SECR’s model.

3. Internship Highlights

  • No job assurance, but strong exposure to Railway operations and policy-making.
  • Unpaid schemes—interns are responsible for boarding and lodging.
  • Duration: usually 2 months, but may vary based on zone or project.

4. What Past Interns Say

“My internship at ICF (Integral Coach Factory) cost ₹5,900 for 15 days (including GST)… and required a personal network and college NOC.”
— Reddit user sharing real-world process hurdles for ICF internship.

“For locoshed internships, you need a NOC from college and preferably an officer’s endorsement—even friends or relatives working at the shed.”

Summary Table

Internship Type Managed By How to Apply Eligibility Duration Remuneration
National (CRIS/Railway Board) CRIS / Railway Board Online portal submission Engineering (2nd yr+), MBA, Diploma 4–6 weeks (2 months) Unpaid
Zonal (e.g., SECR, SER) Respective Railway Zone Offline via college endorsement Similar academic fields ~2 months Unpaid
Non-Offical (e.g., ICF) Specific Workshop/Unit Internal via contact/NOC Varies (student level) Short duration Paid training

Next Steps

  1. Watch for CRIS portal openings around April–May.
  2. Contact your college’s Training & Placement or HOD for forwarding letters.
  3. Check your preferred railway zone’s website for internship circulars.
  4. Have documents ready: CV, academic records, ID, and NOC.
  5. Reach out via trusted contacts (e.g., teachers, relatives) for non-official opportunities like factory or locoshed visits.

Need the direct link to the CRIS portal or SECR/SER PDF? Or help preparing your application? Just ask—happy to assist!

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