Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
A Miniratna Schedule ‘A’ Company of Government of India
Contract Workmen Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Summary
Trade Details & Eligibility
Educational Qualification: Pass in SSLC and ITI – NTC (National Trade Certificate) in relevant trade
Experience: Minimum 3 years post qualification experience/training in relevant trade
Educational Qualification: Pass in SSLC and ITI – NTC (National Trade Certificate) in relevant trade
Experience: Minimum 3 years post qualification experience/training in relevant trade
Age Limit: Maximum 45 years as on 07 February 2026
Age Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD & Ex-servicemen – As per Govt. norms
Period of Contract: Maximum 5 years subject to project requirements
Place of Posting: CSL Kochi/any other CSL units/project sites
Detailed Vacancy Distribution
CSL reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of vacancies or not to fill up any of the vacancies or cancel the recruitment process, as per its requirement.
A. Fabrication Assistants on Contract
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.1 Sheet Metal Worker | 31 | 20 | 7 | – | 6 | 64 |
| A.2 Welder | 28 | 15 | 2 | – | 4 | 49 |
| Total (A) | 59 | 35 | 9 | – | 10 | 113 |
B. Outfit Assistants on Contract
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.1 Fitter | 33 | – | 3 | – | 3 | 39 |
| B.2 Electrician | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| B.3 Mechanic Diesel | 10 | 5 | – | – | 1 | 16 |
| B.4 Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 10 | 4 | 1 | – | 1 | 16 |
| B.5 Electronic Mechanic | 6 | 4 | 2 | – | 1 | 13 |
| B.6 Painter | 6 | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | 11 |
| B.7 Machinist | 4 | 4 | 1 | – | 1 | 10 |
| B.8 Crane Operator | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 6 |
| B.9 Instrument Mechanic | 3 | – | 3 | – | – | 6 |
| B.10 Plumber | 3 | 2 | – | – | – | 5 |
| B.11 Shipwright Wood | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Total (B) | 89 | 33 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 147 |
| GRAND TOTAL (A+B) | 148 | 68 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 260 |
Selection Process & Salary Details
Shortlisting based on eligibility requirements & uploaded certificates
Verification of original documents at CSL, Kochi
100 Marks practical test in relevant trade
Based on practical test marks & age seniority in case of tie
For candidates with minimum 3 years experience
Maximum per month
For additional experience in CSL/similar shipyards
Important Links
Application Fee: ₹300 (Non-refundable) for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted.
How to Apply: Only through online mode. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Documents Required: Recent passport size photo, SSLC certificate, ITI certificate, Experience certificate, Caste certificate (if applicable), etc.
Important Conditions & Instructions
- EWS candidates must produce valid Income and Asset Certificate
- SC/ST/OBC candidates must produce valid community certificate
- PwBD candidates must produce disability certificate (minimum 40% disability)
- Experience after qualification date only considered
- Apprenticeship training counts for eligibility but not for pay fixation
- Currently working CSL employees (as on notification date) are not eligible
- No TA/DA for attending selection process
- Call letters will be sent by email/website only
- Medical examination mandatory before joining
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply
- Court jurisdiction: Ernakulam only
- Apply well before last date to avoid last-minute technical issues
- Ensure all certificates are uploaded in prescribed format
- Application once submitted cannot be modified
- Keep registration number safe for future correspondence
- Check CSL website regularly for updates
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answer: 07 February 2026 is the last date to submit online applications.
Answer: ₹300 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Answer: Selection is through Practical Test (100 marks) after certificate verification.
Answer: Maximum 5 years subject to project requirements and individual performance.
Answer: ₹23,300/- per month (consolidated) with additional compensation for extra hours up to ₹5,830/- per month.
Answer: Yes, but you need to submit separate applications for each trade with separate application fee (if applicable).