Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026 | Freshers | 64 Posts | Any Graduation/ B.Tech/ BE, B.Sc, Diploma | Last Date: 20th February 2026
Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026 notification is out for 64 Executive Trainee posts. Engineering, Finance, and HR graduates can apply. Interested candidates can check eligibility, salary, and apply online before 20 February 2026.
CSL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) |
| About Org. | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is an Indian state-owned company incorporated in 1972, recognized as a leader in the Indian shipbuilding and ship repair industries. Headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, |
| Official Website | www.cochinshipyard.in |
| Company Type | Public Sector Unit |
| Position | Executive Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 64 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | ₹50,000 (Training Period), ₹82,720 (After Training) Per Month |
| Job Location | CSL, Kochi
CSL Mumbai Ship Repair Unit (CMSRU), Mumbai CSL Kolkata Ship Repair Unit (CKSRU), Kolkata CSL AN Ship Repair Unit (CANSRU), Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Last Date | 20th February 2026 |
Who Can Apply? for Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026:
- Executive Trainee (Mechanical): Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum of 65% marks from a recognized University
- Executive Trainee (Electrical): Degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum of 65% marks from a recognized University
- Executive Trainee (Electronics): Degree in Electronics Engineering with minimum of 65% marks from a recognized University
- Executive Trainee (Naval Architecture): Degree in Naval Architecture Engineering with minimum of 65% marks from a recognized University
- Executive Trainee (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering with minimum of 65% marks from a recognized University
- Executive Trainee (Safety): Degree in Safety Engineering with minimum of 65% marks from a recognized University
- Executive Trainee (Finance): Pass in the final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India / Institute of Cost Accountants of India
- Executive Trainee (Human Resource): Two year Master’s Degree or equivalent Degree or equivalent Diploma or Post Graduate Degree in any of the following areas, with minimum of 65% marks from a recognized University:
Age Limit:
- Maximum Age Limit: 27 years for all posts (Applicants should be born on or after 21 February 1999)
- Age Relaxation for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years for reserved posts
- Age Relaxation for SC: 5 years for reserved posts
CSL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Name of Posts | Total |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 31 |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 11 |
| Executive Trainee (Electronics) | 4 |
| Executive Trainee (Naval Architecture) | 9 |
| Executive Trainee (Civil) | 3 |
| Executive Trainee (Safety) | 3 |
| Executive Trainee (Finance) | 2 |
| Executive Trainee (Human Resource) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 64 |
Selection Process for Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026:
Phase-I: Objective Type Online Test (60 marks)
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Total Questions: 60 Multiple Choice Questions
- Distribution:
- General Awareness: 5 marks
- English Language: 5 marks
- Numerical Ability: 5 marks
- Reasoning Ability: 5 marks
- Subject Based: 40 marks
- Each question carries one mark
- No negative marks
- Test centres in Kerala only
- Candidates can choose test centres while completing online application
Minimum Pass Marks for Phase-I
- Unreserved posts & EWS candidates: 50% of total marks
- OBC Candidates: 45% of total marks (only for vacancies reserved for OBC)
- SC/ST Candidates: 40% of total marks (only for vacancies reserved for SC/ST)
- PwBD Candidates (HR & Finance posts): 40% of total marks
Phase-II: Group Discussion, Writing Skills and Personal Interview (40 marks)
- Group Discussion (GD): 10 marks
- Writing Skills: 10 marks
- Personal Interview: 20 marks
- Venue: CSL, Kochi
Final Selection
- Total marks: 100 (Phase-I: 60 marks + Phase-II: 40 marks)
- Rank lists prepared based on total marks secured in Phase I & Phase II
- In case of tie: marks scored in discipline part of Objective test shall be basis
- If tie persists: relative merit decided based on seniority in age
Application Fees:
- Application fee: ₹1,000 (Non-refundable, plus bank charges extra)
- SC/ST candidates exempted from application fees
- PwBD candidates exempted from application fees
How to Apply for Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026?
- Visit official website www.cochinshipyard.in
- Go to Career page CSL, Kochi
- Click on the link for online application
- Complete Registration phase first
- Fill in all details correctly in the online application
- Ensure you meet the notified requirements before applying
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has released the notification. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using their official website on or before 20-02-2026.
Apply Online for Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 28/01/2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 28/01/2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 20/02/2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Period | 28/01/2026 to 20/02/2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age Limit | 20/02/2026 |
| Phase-I Online Test | To be notified later |
| Phase-II (GD, Writing Skills, Interview) | To be notified later |
CSL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for CSL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Cochin Shipyard Limited has announced 64 vacancies for Executive Trainee positions across 8 disciplines: Mechanical (31), Electrical (11), Electronics (4), Naval Architecture (9), Civil (3), Safety (3), Finance (2), and Human Resource (1).
Q2. What is the salary during and after training for CSL Executive Trainee?
During one year training period, trainees receive consolidated monthly stipend of ₹50,000 (plus up to ₹3,000 for extra hours). After successful training completion, Assistant Managers get ₹82,720 per month with annual CTC of approximately ₹14.92 lakhs.
Q3. What is the age limit for CSL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit is 27 years as on 20 February 2026 (born on or after 21 February 1999). Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST (only for reserved posts), and as per GOI guidelines for PwBD.
Q4. What is the application fee for CSL Executive Trainee posts?
Application fee is ₹1,000 (non-refundable, plus bank charges) payable online through Debit/Credit card, Internet Banking, Wallets, or UPI. SC/ST candidates and PwBD candidates (for HR/Finance posts only) are exempted from fee payment.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required for Executive Trainee Mechanical?
Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% marks from recognized university. Equivalent disciplines accepted include Industrial and Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Production and Tool Engineering, Mechatronics, Production Engineering, and Mechanical (Automobile) Engineering.
