Back to homeQuick start: make a LinkedIn profile, an Internshala account, and a simple CV. That's enough to start applying today!
Find Jobs & Internships
Don't know where to start? Here's where to look, how to apply, and how to stay safe.
Which one is you right now?
- In school (Class 9–12): make a simple CV and a free LinkedIn profile. Some internships are open to you too!
- Finished Class 12 / ITI / diploma / graduation: every option below is open to you, including government schemes.
Where to look
Internships & first jobs
- Internshala — India's most popular site for student internships and fresher jobs
- LinkedIn — jobs, plus a free profile that works like an online CV
- Naukri — big job site — use the “fresher” filter
- Indeed — search lots of companies at once
Free government options
- National Career Service — government site: jobs and free career help
- PM Internship Scheme — paid internships at big companies (mostly after school or college)
- Apprenticeships — NAPS — earn while you learn — good for ITI, diploma or degree
Government jobs (sarkari naukri)
Portals: National Career Service · Employment News
Exam bodies: SSC (staff posts) · RRB (railways) · IBPS (banking) · your state PSC
Entry-level jobs
- Apna — Entry-level jobs: delivery, retail, data entry, telecalling, warehouse. Less English needed. Works as an app.
- WorkIndia — Direct jobs for freshers — retail, office, field work. Also lists walk-in interviews.
Find local job openings with free AI
Tell us what and where. Copy the ready-made prompt and paste it into a free AI chatbot (Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot) to get a list of real openings you can apply to.
Entry-level jobs attract the most scams. Never pay a fee to get a job, and never share your bank OTP or password. See the safety tips below.
How to apply
- Make a CV (see CV Templates page).
- Make accounts on Internshala and LinkedIn. Fill in the whole profile..
- Use filters to search — your city, “fresher” or “internship”, your field..
- Apply to many, not just one. No reply doesn't mean you failed — keep going!.
- Add a short note if you can — 2–3 honest lines on why you want the job..
- Track where and when you applied..
- Prepare for the interview (see Interview Prep).
Stay safe from fake jobs
Some fake “jobs” go after students looking for their first job. A few quick checks keep you safe:
- Don't pay to get a job. A “registration fee”, “deposit”, or “₹X for a sure job” is a scam. Real employers pay you. Government schemes are free.
- Don't share your bank password, OTP, or full bank details.
- Sounds too good to be true? Big pay for little work, or an offer with no interview — that's usually fake.
- Check the web address — real government sites end in .gov.in or .nic.in. Type it yourself instead of trusting forwarded links.
- Not sure? Slow down and ask a teacher or someone you trust. A real chance will still be there tomorrow.