The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notificationto fill 60 Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical), Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical) vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) i.e. https://cochinshipyard.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 19.08.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 04.09.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications Diploma can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Kochi. Registered Applicants will receive a link to download their Practical test hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the Test date.
CSL Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) |
| Notification No: CSL/P&A/RECTT/TRAINEES/GENERAL/2023/1 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 60 Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical), Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Kochi |
| Starting Date: 19.08.2026 |
| Last Date: 04.09.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://cochinshipyard.in/ |
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Current CSL Job Openings:
- Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical) – 47 Posts
- Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical) – 13 Posts
CSL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for CSL:
- Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical) –
- Pass in SSLC.
- Three year Diploma Holders in Mechanical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education securing minimum of Sixty Percentage of marks, with flair for Draftsmanship and proficiency in CAD.
- Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical) –
- Pass in SSLC.
- Three year Diploma Holders in Electrical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education securing minimum of Sixty Percentage of marks, with flair for Draftsmanship and proficiency in CAD.
Age Limit for CSL: (As on 04.09.2026)
- For UR Applicants – Shall not exceed 25 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for CSL:
- Ship Draftsman Trainee – First Year Rs.14,000/-, Second Year Rs.20,000/-
Method of Selection for CSL:
- Practical test
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee for CSL:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.300/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 19.08.2026 and 04.09.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) website https://cochinshipyard.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 19.08.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 04.09.2026
CSL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of CSL: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for CSL: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for CSL: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is CSL positions a permanent job?
- No, its a Contract Basis Job.
- What is the last date to apply for Ship Draftsman Trainee recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit your online application for the CSL positions is 04.09.2026. The online application portal opened on 19.08.2026.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 60 positions will be Kochi.
- What is the selection process for CSL positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Practical test, Certificate Verification
