National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

Cyber Security Intern

InternshipIn OfficeKochi, Kerala2 months33K/mo4 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is hiring a Cyber Security Intern in Kochi — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to cybersecurity rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Cyber Security Intern at National…

Skills you'll use

Network SecurityLinuxPythonVulnerability AssessmentOWASP Top 10FirewallsSecurity AuditingWiresharkIncident ResponseDocumentation

What you'll do

Work on securing systems, testing for vulnerabilities and monitoring threats alongside the core team
Apply Network Security, Linux, Python, Vulnerability Assessment to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc (CS, IT) — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Network Security, Linux, Python (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Kochi, Kerala

Perks & benefits

Internship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflows

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Online aptitude / domain assessment

About National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) operates in the payments infrastructure sector and has an active presence in Kochi. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well…

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