Railway Internship
Internship in Indian Railways
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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 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:
Contents
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
- Watch for CRIS portal openings around April–May.
- Contact your college’s Training & Placement or HOD for forwarding letters.
- Check your preferred railway zone’s website for internship circulars.
- Have documents ready: CV, academic records, ID, and NOC.
- 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!