Start your career in database administration with Reliance Retail as a Database Administrator Intern in Salem. You will sit with a working team, use the same tools and systems they do, and own a defined piece of work from day one. About the role As a Database Administrator Intern at Reliance Retail, your core focus will be backups, users, performance and the recovery drill you hope never to need. You are attached to a named mentor, join the team's stand-ups and reviews, and are trusted with work that matters rather than filler tasks. Questions are encouraged, your output is reviewed properly, and you get the feedback you need to actually improve. What you'll do day to day • Work on backups, users, performance and the recovery drill you hope never to need alongside the core team • Use SQL, Backup & Recovery, User & Role Management, Performance Monitoring, Index Maintenance on live, production-facing problems • Turn your work into clear documentation, notes or decks for reviewers • Take part in reviews and act on the feedback you receive • Collaborate across functions — engineering, product, design or business as the work demands • Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards • Track and report your own progress against an agreed plan Skills you'll build You will build practical, demonstrable experience in SQL, Backup & Recovery, User & Role Management, Performance Monitoring, Index Maintenance, MySQL or PostgreSQL, Replication Basics, Linux, Query Tuning, Documentation — the exact toolkit that separates a hireable fresher from a CV full of coursework. No prior work experience is required. Curiosity, problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn matter far more here than a polished résumé, and every one of these skills is taught on the job. Who should apply Students in their final year or recent graduates from B.E./B.Tech (any branch), BCA/MCA, B.Sc (Computer Science / IT) or MCA based in or willing to work from Salem. You should be willing to learn SQL, Backup & Recovery, User & Role Management and able to communicate clearly in writing. Personal projects, coursework, certifications or open-source contributions strengthen your application, but none of them are mandatory. Internship details This is a 4-month internship in Salem, Tamil Nadu, with a stipend of ₹14,000 per month. You will be given a defined project so that you leave with a documented backup and recovery procedure you tested. Working hours follow the team's normal business hours and the internship includes a certificate on successful completion. Expect to leave with real project experience, exposure to professional tooling and process, and mentorship that helps you plan a concrete next step in your career. Outstanding interns can convert to a full-time offer at the end of the internship. About this employer — Established mid-size company Reliance Retail is an established company in Retail — big enough to run a real data function with proper tooling, small enough that your work is visible to the people who use it. Interns here typically sit close to the team that owns the numbers and get answers without going through three layers. • Employer scale: Established mid-size company • Industry: Retail • Careers page: https://relianceretail.com (applications go to the company's own site — MyInternships.in never charges a candidate a fee) Eligibility criteria • Education: B.E./B.Tech (any branch), BCA/MCA, B.Sc (Computer Science / IT) or MCA • Graduating batch: 2025, 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates are both eligible • Academics: 60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; consistent academics help, but a strong project or portfolio is weighed alongside marks • Technical skills: SQL, Backup & Recovery, User & Role Management, Performance Monitoring, Index Maintenance • Also useful: MySQL or PostgreSQL, Replication Basics, Linux, Query Tuning, Documentation • Soft skills: clear written and spoken English, ownership of your work, comfort asking questions, and the discipline to check your own work before you ship it • Experience: none required — this is a fresher internship. Academic projects, certifications, GitHub work or a previous internship strengthen an application but are not mandatory • Location: based in Salem, Tamil Nadu or willing to work from there for the internship period Additional information • Joining date: immediate / rolling — selected candidates usually start within 4-6 weeks of accepting the offer, and start dates can be adjusted around end-semester exams • Working hours: Monday to Friday, standard business hours worked remotely, with a fixed daily stand-up • Duration: 4 months, with a certificate issued on successful completion • Documents at joining: college ID or degree certificate, a government photo ID, and a No-Objection Certificate from your college where your programme requires one • Equipment: you will need your own laptop and a stable internet connection; software licences and tool access are provided by the company • Bond: no bond and no service agreement is attached to this internship • Fees: Reliance Retail and MyInternships.in never charge a candidate any fee at any stage of the application, selection or onboarding process. Report anyone who asks you for money in the name of this internship How to apply Click Apply Now. If you are not logged in you will be asked to sign in and register first, after which you will be taken to Reliance Retail's official careers page to complete your application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and seats are limited, so apply early. Responsibilities: Work on backups, users, performance and the recovery drill you hope never to need alongside the core team; Apply SQL, Backup & Recovery, User & Role Management, Performance Monitoring 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. Requirements: Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (any branch), BCA/MCA, B.Sc (Computer Science / IT) or MCA; Graduating batch 2025, 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome; 60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics; Working knowledge of SQL, Backup & Recovery, User & Role Management (or a genuine willingness to learn them); Exposure to Performance Monitoring, Index Maintenance, MySQL or PostgreSQL is an advantage; Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work; No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship; Based in Salem, Tamil Nadu or willing to work from there for the internship period.