National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

SOC Analyst Intern (L1)

InternshipIn OfficeKochi, Kerala3 months25K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is hiring a SOC Analyst Intern (L1) in Kochi — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to security operations rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a SOC Analyst Intern (L1) at…

Skills you'll use

SIEM (Splunk / QRadar)Log AnalysisThreat DetectionIncident ResponseLinuxNetworkingMITRE ATT&CKPhishing AnalysisPython ScriptingReport Writing

What you'll do

Work on triaging alerts, investigating incidents and tuning detection rules alongside the core team
Apply SIEM (Splunk / QRadar), Log Analysis, Threat Detection, Incident Response 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 SIEM (Splunk / QRadar), Log Analysis, Threat Detection (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

Exposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship Certificate

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Practical assignment or case study with a short walkthrough
3HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

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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