Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026 | Freshers | 132 Posts | Any Graduation/ B.Tech/ BE, B.Sc, Diploma | Last Date: 12th January 2026
Company: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is a Indian state-owned company incorporated in 1972, recognized as a leader in the Indian shipbuilding and ship repair industries. Headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, CSL constructs and repairs diverse vessels for commercial and defense clients, including the Indian Navy, and has expanded repair services to both India’s West and East Coasts.
The company is known for building India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier and provides specialised training through its Marine Engineering Training Institute.
Official Website: www.cochinshipyard.in
Position: Senior Ship Draftsman, Junior Technical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Storekeeper, Assistant
Total Vacancies: 132 Posts
Pay Scale : Rs.23,500 – Rs.77,000 PM
Job Location: Cochin, Kerala
Experience: Experienced
Eligibility Criteria for Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026:
- Senior Ship Draftsman: Three year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline from State Board of Technical Education with minimum 60% marks (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation)
- Junior Technical Assistant: Three year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline from State Board of Technical Education with minimum 60% marks (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Civil)
- Laboratory Assistant: Three year Diploma in relevant Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical)/ Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc) in Chemistry from recognized University with minimum 60% marks
- Storekeeper: Graduate with Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management or Diploma in Engineering
(Mechanical or Electrical) - Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (other than Fine Arts/ Performing Arts) or Science or Commerce or Computer Applications or Business Administration, with minimum 60% of marks from a recognized University.
Age Limit:
- Maximum Age: 35 years as on 12-01-2026 (Candidates should be born on or after 13-01-1991)
- Age Relaxation for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years for reserved posts
- Age Relaxation for SC: 5 years for reserved posts
Selection Process for Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026:
- For Senior Ship Draftsman Posts:
- Phase I: Objective Type Online Test – 70 marks (75 minutes duration)
- Phase II: Practical Test in CAD – 30 marks
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Minimum Pass Marks: 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, 40% for SC (in each phase separately)
- For Junior Technical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Storekeeper & Assistant Posts:
- Part 1: Objective Type Online Test – 70 marks (75 minutes duration)
- Part 2: Descriptive Type Online Test – 30 marks (60 minutes duration)
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Minimum Pass Marks: 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, 40% for SC/PwBD (in each test separately)
- Test Pattern for Senior Ship Draftsman:
- General Knowledge: 5 marks
- General English: 5 marks
- Reasoning: 5 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 5 marks
- Discipline Related: 50 marks
- Test Pattern for Other Posts:
- Objective Test: General Knowledge (5), Reasoning (5), Quantitative Aptitude (5), General English (5), Discipline Related (50)
- Descriptive Test: Discipline Related (30 marks)
- Important Notes:
- No negative marking in the examination
- Online tests will be conducted at various centers in Kerala
- CSL reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on eligibility requirements
- Rank list validity: 18 months from the date of last candidate reporting
Application Fees:
- Application fee: Rs.700 (Non-refundable, plus bank charges extra)
- SC/ST candidates exempted from application fee
- PwBD candidates exempted from application fee for Storekeeper and Assistant posts
How to Apply for Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using their official website on or before 12-01-2026.
Official Notification PDF: Click here
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