Job Description: Data Entry or Data Validation Intern / Fresher

Department: Data Team

Location: Mohali, Shift - Day shift

Employment Type: Internship (Full-Time)

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Data Validation Intern/Fresher to join our Data team. This is a great chance for someone starting their career in data operations, quality assurance, or analytics to gain hands-on experience validating, cleaning, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of large datasets that power our business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Validate incoming data against defined business rules, formats, and quality standards
- Identify, flag, and document data discrepancies, errors, and inconsistencies
- Perform manual and semi-automated checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness
- Cross-verify data across multiple sources/systems to confirm consistency
- Support the creation and maintenance of validation checklists, SOPs, and quality reports
- Assist in cleaning, formatting, and organizing raw data for downstream use
- Collaborate with data analysts, engineers, and QA team members to resolve data issues
- Escalate recurring or high-impact data quality issues to senior team members




- Maintain logs/trackers of validation activities and outcomes
- Support ad-hoc data audits and quality improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree (or final-year student) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce, or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Basic proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets (formulas, filters, pivot tables)
- Basic understanding of databases and SQL is a plus (not mandatory)
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team

Good to Have (Not Mandatory)

- Familiarity with data validation or QA tools
- Exposure to Python, SQL, or scripting for data checks
- Prior internship or academic project experience involving data handling
- Understanding of data privacy and confidentiality practices

What We Offer

- Hands-on experience working with real-world datasets
- Mentorship from experienced data professionals
- Exposure to data quality frameworks and best practices
- Certificate / Pre-placement offer potential

📌 Data Entry/Validation Intern / Fresher (India)
🏢 RChilli
📍 India