Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
- Post Name : Ship Draftsman Trainee
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Contract
- Advt No : CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL
- Vacancies : 60
- Job Location : Kochi - Kerala
- Salary : Rs.13,000 - Rs.15,000 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 19.08.2026
- Last Date : 04.09.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 19 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 04 September 2026
- Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical) : 28 (UR), 10 (OBC), 05 (SC), 04 (EWS) : 47
- Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical) : 08 (UR), 03 (OBC), 01 (ST), 01 (EWS) : 13
Period of Training & Stipend : Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026
Training Duration: 2 years. Performance evaluation takes place at the end of Year 1; Year 2 is subject to clearing it.
Potential Extension: Successful candidates may be considered for contractual posts for a period of 5 years depending on vacancies and performance.
Monthly Stipend:
- First Year: ₹14,000/- (Per Month)
- Second Year: ₹20,000/- (Per Month)
- Eligible for extra hours of work beyond normal work hours.
Age Limit : Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026
- Upper Age Limit: 25 years as of 04 September 2026 (born on or after 05 September 2001).
- OBC (NCL) : Relaxable by 3 years.
- SC/ST : Relaxable by 5 years.
Qualification : Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026
1. Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical)
- Pass in SSLC.
- Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education securing a minimum of 60% of marks, with a flair for Draftsmanship and proficiency in CAD.
- Pass in SSLC.
- Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education securing a minimum of 60% of marks, with a flair for Draftsmanship and proficiency in CAD.
Application Fee : Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026
- Application Fee: Rs.300/- (Non-refundable, plus bank charges extra)
- Fee Exemption : SC and ST candidates are exempt from fee payment.
Selection Process : Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026
Selection Tool: Practical Test (100 Marks) using CAD software, held at CSL, Kochi.
Minimum Pass Marks:
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- UR / EWS: 50%
- OBC: 45%
- SC / ST: 40%
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How to Apply : Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Ship Draftsman Trainee,. click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 19 Aug 2026 to 04 Sep 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Open the official website www.cochinshipyard.com
- Find the Ship Draftsman Trainee Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the total number of vacancies announced?
- There are 60 vacancies in total (47 for Mechanical and 13 for Electrical).
- Candidates must have passed SSLC and hold a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks and proficiency in CAD.
- No. Candidates without the prescribed diploma qualification or holding higher qualifications like B.Tech/M.Sc. are not eligible.
- No, SC and ST candidates are fully exempt from paying the application fee. All other candidates must pay ₹300.
- Selection is based on a Practical Test (100 Marks) using CAD software at CSL, Kochi, following certificate verification.
- The upper age limit is 25 years as of 04 September 2026, with age relaxations of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
- No, due to the nature of work involving climbing vertical ladders, working in confined spaces, and shipboard inspections, the post is not suitable for PwBD.
- Selected candidates receive ₹14,000 per month in the 1st year and ₹20,000 per month in the 2nd year.
- No, candidates do not need to send hard copies of the application or certificates by post. The entire process is online.
- The online application window closes on 04 September 2026.
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