Railway Internship 2025
Internship in Indian Railways 2025
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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 an updated guide on Indian Railways Internship Opportunities for 2025, outlining types, how to apply, eligibility, and what previous interns have shared:
Contents
Types of Internships in 2025
1. National-Level Internship (CRIS / Railway Board via Central Portal)
- What it involves: A structured summer internship (4–6 weeks) centrally administered by CRIS for students from engineering, MBA, or diploma programs.
- Eligibility:
- Engineering students (2nd year onwards), MBA students who have completed first year
- Strong academic records required
- Application Process:
- Apply via the CRIS Internship Portal
- Required documents: HOD forwarding letter, filled Annexure-II, CV, institute ID
- Nature:
- Two-month duration, unpaid, self-arranged lodging/boarding
- What Past Interns Gained:
- Hands-on experience with systems like the IR Geo Portal, Track Management System, and technology stacks like Java and GIS
2. Zonal Internships (e.g., SECR & SER)
South East Central Railway (SECR)
- 2025 Internship Program:
- 523 slots across branches such as Mechanical, IT, Civil, HR, Finance, Material Management, EDPM
- Application Details:
- Notification released 26 March 2025
- Apply offline by 30 May 2025 with college sponsorship to the DRM office, Bilaspur
- Merit-based selection, no application fee (for General/OBC ₹100; SC/ST/PwBD exempted)
- Duration: 6 months, possibly paid stipend as per norms
South Eastern Railway (SER)
- SECR’s neighboring zone also launched similar internship notifications for 2025–26 with academic/process details posted online.
Summary Table
| Intern Type | Organized By | Mode | Eligibility | Duration | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIS/National | Railway Board / CRIS | Online | Engineering (2nd yr+), MBA, Diploma | 4–6 weeks | No |
| SECR Zonal | South East Central Railway | Offline (college-endorsed) | Engineering, IT, MBA, etc. | ~6 months | Possibly |
| SER Zonal | South Eastern Railway | As per zone portal | Similar fields | Varies per zone × | Likely similar |
What Past Interns Say
“Internships at locations like ICF often need internal contacts and even cost money—₹5,900 for 15 days including tax…”
“Interning at CRIS gave me exposure to large-scale railway systems, pretty intense and enlightening.”
“Need your college’s NOC to get the leave—seek a simple written request and it’ll help.”
Tips to Maximize Your Chances
- For CRIS: Monitor the portal from April to May—prepare your documents early.
- For SECR/SER: Reach out to your college TPO/HOD to get the forwarding letter ready, then apply offline timely.
- For other areas like ICF or workshops: Networking or internal references can be crucial, alongside formal college NOCs.
- Post-selection: Prepare to work without financial support—either budget yourself or arrange accommodations early.
Want me to guide you on drafting the forwarding letter, locating the CRIS portal, or help track zonal notifications like SECR’s? Just say the word!