Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Recruitment 2026 for 139 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts – Apply Online @ nats.education.gov.in
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a premier Mini Ratna Schedule ‘A’ Company under the Government of India, has released the CSL Apprentice Notification 2026 for engagement of 139 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who are domicile of Kerala and have passed their qualifying degree/diploma between 2022 and 2026. The online application starts from 12th August 2026 and ends on 1st September 2026. Read the full notification to check eligibility, stipend, selection process, and apply online via the NATS portal.
| Organization | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice & Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 139 (78 Graduate + 61 Technician) |
| Last Date to Apply | 1st September 2026 |
| Official Website | https://cochinshipyard.in |
| Application Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Training Duration | One year |
| Stipend | As per Apprenticeship Act norms |
| Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 23 |
| Electronics Engineering | 8 |
| Instrumentation Technology | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | 13 |
| Computer Engineering | 5 |
| Commercial Practice | 10 |
| Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 5 |
| Civil Engineering | 6 |
| Computer Science / IT | 4 |
| Fire & Safety Engineering | 4 |
| Marine Engineering | 4 |
| Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding | 4 |
Graduate Apprentice: Degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline from a Statutory University or equivalent.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering/Technology or Commercial Practice from a recognized Board/Institution.
Note: Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an Equivalency Certificate.
Only candidates who are domicile of Kerala and passed qualifying exam in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.
Minimum 18 years as on 1st September 2026.
Not eligible if already undergone or undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1973.
Step-by-step process to apply on NATS Portal:
Direct Link: https://nats.education.gov.in
The last date to apply online is 1st September 2026.
Total 139 vacancies – 78 Graduate Apprentice and 61 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice.
No, there is no application fee. It is free for all candidates.
Candidates must be domicile of Kerala, above 18 years, and have passed B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in relevant discipline during 2022-2026.
Apply online through the NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in.
Selection is based on shortlisting by marks, certificate verification, and medical fitness. No written exam.
Download official CSL Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF for complete details. Apply online before 1st September 2026.
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
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Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Recruitment 2026 for 139 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts – Apply Online @ nats.education.gov.in
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Kochi | 1st September, 2026 | View Details |
| Job Details | Closing Date |
|---|---|
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Store Keeper
( 01 Posts) Posts • -, Mumbai
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19th January 2026 |
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Assistant Engineer, Assistant Administrative Officer
( 02 Posts) Posts • -, Mumbai
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19th January 2026 |
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Storekeeper and Various Posts
( 132 Posts (UR-81, OBC-26, SC-16, EWS-09)) Posts • Perumanoor PO, Kochi
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12th January 2026 |
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Operator
( 27 Posts) Posts • Perumanoor PO, Kochi
|
21st November 2025 |
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Outfit Assistant
( 19 Posts) Posts • Perumanoor PO
, Kochi
|
29th October 2025 |
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Executive Trainee
( 07 Posts) Posts • -, Kochi
|
15th October 2025 |
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Apprentice
( 140 Posts) Posts • Perumanoor PO, Kochi
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25th September 2025 |
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Ship Draftsman Trainee
( 35 Posts) Posts • Perumanoor PO, Kochi
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22nd August 2025 |
Cochin Shipyard, established in 1972, is a fully owned Government of India enterprise and a forerunner in the Indian shipbuilding and ship repair industry. This strategic Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) plays a vital role in national maritime development and defense preparedness, offering substantial government jobs and public sector careers for skilled professionals across India.
Recognized as the premier facility capable of building and repairing the largest vessels in the country, the yard boasts impressive infrastructure. It constructs ships up to 1,10,000 DWT and repairs vessels up to 1,25,000 DWT. The yard has successfully delivered two of India’s largest double hull Aframax tankers (95,000 DWT) and has secured prestigious international shipbuilding orders from Europe and the Middle East. Significantly, Cochin Shipyard has been nominated to build the country’s first indigenous Air Defence Ship, highlighting its critical role in defense recruitment and national security.
Commencing operations in 1982, the repair division handles complex and sophisticated jobs for a diverse clientele, including the Navy, Coast Guard, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), and Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). Aspiring candidates looking for the latest sarkari naukri in the engineering sector should note that CSL actively trains graduate engineers, converting them into marine engineers (5th Engineers) for service on Indian and foreign vessels, with a capacity of 100 trainees annually. For those seeking stable and prestigious roles in the maritime sector, keeping an eye on Cochin Shipyard recruitment notifications is a crucial step in a successful career path.