
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree (B.Sc or BCA) with 12+3 academic years; Minimum 60% aggregate in 10th, 12th, and graduation; Freshers with 0 years of experience; No active backlogs at the time of joining; Must have applied through the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme portal; Ability to work in shifts as per internship schedule.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities
International Business Machines (IBM) is a global leader in technology, consulting, and research, with a legacy spanning over a century. In India, IBM operates across more than 30 cities, delivering endβtoβend solutions in cloud, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and enterprise software. The companyβs consulting arm works closely with Fortune 500 clients, helping them modernise legacy systems, adopt digital platforms, and drive business transformation. IBMβs culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity, and a collaborative environment where fresh talent can grow alongside seasoned professionals.
The Technical Support Representative Internship is designed for recent graduates who want to step into the world of enterprise application support. Interns will be embedded within IBM Consulting delivery teams and will observe realβtime production monitoring, incident management, and application administration. The role follows a hybrid model, allowing interns to work from the office and remotely while adhering to shift schedules that mimic actual support operations. This exposure equips candidates with a practical understanding of how largeβscale IT services are delivered and maintained.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Observe and learn application monitoring tools and dashboards used in production environments.
2. Understand the endβtoβend incident and fault analysis workflow.
3. Assist in basic issue identification, rootβcause analysis, and documentation of resolutions.
4. Participate in scheduling activities such as batch jobs, backups, and routine health checks.
5. Support nonβcode configuration tasks like user access management and parameter tuning.
6. Shadow senior consultants during production support handβovers and escalation processes.
7. Gain familiarity with enterprise application stacks (e.g., Java, .NET, middleware) and supporting infrastructure.
8. Contribute to knowledgeβbase articles and standard operating procedures.
9. Attend training sessions on ITIL, service management, and IBMβs internal tools.
10. Provide timely updates to stakeholders during shift handovers.
The technical stack primarily involves monitoring platforms (IBM Cloud Pak for Monitoring, Splunk), ticketing systems (IBM Service Management), and basic scripting (Shell, PowerShell) for log extraction. While coding is not a core requirement, a foundational understanding of operating systems, networking, and databases is beneficial. Successful interns can transition into fullβtime roles such as Application Support Analyst, Production Support Engineer, or IT Operations Consultant, with clear career ladders leading to senior consulting or architecture positions.
Why join IBM? The internship offers a rare glimpse into the operational backbone of a multinational tech giant, mentorship from industry experts, and a stipend that recognises the value of your time. The hybrid work model provides flexibility, while the exposure to real client environments builds a strong resume. Moreover, IBMβs commitment to upskilling through internal learning portals ensures that interns can continuously expand their skill set, making them highly marketable in the broader IT ecosystem.