DCI Recruitment 2026: 28 Trainee Marine Engineer, Electrical Officer & NCV Trainee – Walk-In Interview on 5-6 November 2026 @ dredge-india.com

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Trainee Marine Engineer: Four-year Degree in Marine Engineering from IMU-affiliated, DG Shipping-approved institute. Alternatively, Graduate Marine Engineering from a recognized university after a four-year engineering degree. Candidates with MEO Class IV Certificate of Competency are not eligible.
• Trainee Electrical Officer: Four-year engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication/Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. Must have completed the four-month Electro Technical Officer (ETO) course from a DG Shipping-approved institution and basic STCW courses.
• NCV Trainee: Passed SSC/10th Class from a recognized board, completed approved pre-sea GP Rating course, and passed DG Shipping-approved Exit Examination with at least 60% aggregate marks.
• Fleet Personnel: Varies by post; requires prescribed maritime competency certificates or relevant professional experience (e.g., Dredge Master, Chief Officer, etc.).

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Fleet Personnel: Selection based on interview performance. Minimum qualifying score: 50 marks out of 100.
• Trainee Marine Engineer & Electrical Officer: Assessment comprises 80 marks for prescribed qualification and 20 marks for interview. Minimum qualifying marks: 40/80 (General/OBC) and 36/80 (SC/ST) in qualification; 10/20 (General/OBC) and 9/20 (SC/ST) in interview.
• NCV Trainee: Selection based on academic marks: 50% weightage for SSC/10th Class marks, 50% weightage for GP Rating Exit Examination marks.
• No TA/DA will be paid for the walk-in interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Eligible candidates must complete the prescribed bio-data or trainee application form and attend the walk-in interview with original certificates and self-attested copies. The checklist includes:

• 10th / SSC certificate for date-of-birth proof
• Relevant educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Engineering degree / provisional degree certificate, where applicable
• Relevant DG Shipping-approved ETO or maritime training certificate
• Valid Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)
• Valid Indian Passport
• INDOS details
• Basic STCW 2010 course certificates
• Prescribed Certificate of Competency, where applicable
• Relevant experience certificates
• Community certificate for reserved-category candidates, where applicable
• OBC self-declaration, where applicable
• CGPA / SGPA conversion certificate, where applicable
• Completed prescribed application / bio-data form
• One set of self-attested photocopies of applicable supporting documents

Important Links

• Download Dredging Corporation of India Trainee & Fleet Personnel Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official Website
• View Official Careers Page

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the walk-in interview date and venue for DCI Recruitment 2026?

Fleet Personnel interviews will be held on 5 November 2026 at Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai, and Kochi. Trainee interviews (Marine Engineer, Electrical Officer, NCV Trainee) will be held on 6 November 2026 at Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam – 530022, Andhra Pradesh. Reporting time is 10:00 AM onwards.

Is there an application fee for DCI Recruitment 2026?

No application fee is prescribed for attending the walk-in interview. Candidates are advised to avoid making payments to unauthorized agents.

What is the contract duration and job nature for trainee posts?

Trainee posts are contractual/training in nature. Training periods are 6 months for Trainee Marine Engineer, 8 months for Trainee Electrical Officer, and 18 months for NCV Trainee. A ₹3 lakh bank guarantee or deposit is required for Trainee Marine Engineer and Electrical Officer positions, linked to a five-year service commitment after training.

What is the monthly stipend for trainees?

Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers receive ₹25,000 per month plus ₹600 per day as victualing allowance. NCV Trainees receive ₹10,000 per month plus ₹405 per day as victualing allowance.

How are candidates selected for trainee posts?

Selection for Trainee Marine Engineer and Electrical Officer is based on 80 marks for prescribed qualification and 20 marks for interview. For NCV Trainees, selection is based on 50% weightage for SSC/10th Class marks and 50% for GP Rating Exit Examination marks.