Applications are open. Apply before 01 Sept 2026 — 16 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Cochin Shipyard Limited has notified recruitment for 139 posts under CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/DEGREE_DIPLOMA_2023_2024/2023/4, dated 12 August 2026. Applications are accepted online from 12 Aug 2026 to 01 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is An engineering degree or diploma, or a diploma in Commercial Practice, passed between 2022 and 2026. The vacancies are spread across 15 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Shortlisting on merit, Tie-break and Certificate verification with original documents, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of A stipend of ₹15,000 a month for graduate apprentices and ₹13,000 for diploma apprentices. The place of posting is Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 139 vacancies notified
- Qualification: An engineering degree or diploma, or a diploma in Commercial Practice, passed between 2022 and 2026
- Pay scale: A stipend of ₹15,000 a month for graduate apprentices and ₹13,000 for diploma apprentices
- Last date to apply: 01 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Advertisement No.
- CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/DEGREE_DIPLOMA_2023_2024/2023/4, dated 12 August 2026
- Total Vacancies
- 139
- Job Location
- Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
- Qualification
- An engineering degree or diploma, or a diploma in Commercial Practice, passed between 2022 and 2026
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- A stipend of ₹15,000 a month for graduate apprentices and ₹13,000 for diploma apprentices
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- cochinshipyard.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released and applications open | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 01 Sept 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice — Mechanical Engineering | 23 |
| Graduate Apprentice — Mechanical Engineering | 22 |
| Technician Apprentice — Electrical Engineering | 15 |
| Technician Apprentice — Civil Engineering | 13 |
| Graduate Apprentice — Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 |
| Technician Apprentice — Commercial Practice | 10 |
| Technician Apprentice — Electronics Engineering | 8 |
| Graduate Apprentice — Civil Engineering | 6 |
| Graduate Apprentice — Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5 |
| Technician Apprentice — Computer Engineering | 5 |
| Graduate Apprentice — Computer Science and IT | 4 |
| Graduate Apprentice — Fire and Safety Engineering | 4 |
| Graduate Apprentice — Marine Engineering | 4 |
| Graduate Apprentice — Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding | 4 |
| Technician Apprentice — Instrumentation Technology | 4 |
| Total | 139 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Category I) | A degree in Engineering or Technology from a statutory university or a recognised institution, passed between 2022 and 2026. |
| Technician Apprentice (Category II) | A diploma in Engineering from a State Council or Board of Technical Education, or a diploma in Commercial Practice, passed between 2022 and 2026. |
- Only candidates domiciled in Kerala may apply.
- Only degrees and diplomas passed between 2022 and 2026 are eligible.
- There is no application fee and no written test — the panel is drawn from your marks.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000 a month |
| Technician and Diploma Apprentice | ₹13,000 a month |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Shortlisting on merit — the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination
- 2Tie-break — seniority in the passing year first, then age
- 3Certificate verification with original documents
- 4Provisional selection, subject to medical fitness
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Register on the NATS portal if you are new, and note the enrolment number you are given.
- 2If you already hold an account, activate it through the Forgot Password option.
- 3Search for Cochin Shipyard Limited under advertised vacancies.
- 4Select the trade you qualify for and submit the application before 1 September 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply on the NATS portalApply Online
- Notification (PDF)Download
- Cochin Shipyard LimitedVisit
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