Cochin Shipyard CSL Workman Recruitment 2026

Cochin Shipyard (CSL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 210 Fitter, Machinist and Other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CSL website. The last date to submit the application form is 23-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CSL Fitter, Machinist and Other Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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CSL ITI Workmen Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Note: * indicates Backlog vacancies

Important: CSL reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of vacancies or not to fill up the vacancies or cancel the recruitment process as per its requirement.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• All Posts: Pass in SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
• ITI (National Trade Certificate) in relevant trade
• All India National Trade Test (National Apprenticeship Certificate) in relevant trade
• The minimum qualification must be from a University/Institute/Examination Board recognized by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority/State/Central Government
• Candidates with equivalent qualifications should submit Equivalency Certificate issued by Competent Authority

Trade-wise Qualification Requirements

• Welder Cum Fitter (Welder/Welder Gas & Electric): ITI and NCVT in Welder/Welder (Gas & Electric) trade
• Welder Cum Fitter (Sheet Metal Worker): ITI and NCVT in Sheet Metal Worker trade
• Welder Cum Fitter (Fitter): ITI and NCVT in Fitter trade
• Welder Cum Fitter (Plumber): ITI and NCVT in Plumber/Pipe Fitter trade
• Welder Cum Fitter (Mechanic Motor Vehicle): ITI and NCVT in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade
• Welder Cum Fitter (Mechanic Diesel): ITI and NCVT in Mechanic Diesel trade
• Machinist: ITI and NCVT in Machinist trade
• Fitter (Electrical): ITI and NCVT in Electrician trade
• Fitter (Electronics): ITI and NCVT in Electronic Mechanic trade
• Crane Operator (Electrical): ITI and NCVT in Electrician/Electronic Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic trade
• Instrument Mechanic: ITI and NCVT in Instrument Mechanic trade
• Shipwright Wood: ITI and NCVT in Shipwright Wood (Carpenter) trade
• Painter: ITI and NCVT in Painter (Marine/General)/Fitter/Sheet Metal Worker trade

Experience Requirements

• For All Posts: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in relevant areas
• Experience must be acquired after passing the stipulated qualification
• Experience period will be reckoned as on 23 January 2026
• Experience in Shipyard, Engineering Company, Government Company/Establishment, or Semi-Government Company/Establishment is required
• Completed Apprenticeship Training under Apprentices Act 1961 in relevant trade shall be treated as experience
• Training with remuneration shall also be treated as experience
• Experience certificates from Companies registered under Companies Act 1956 or Foreign Companies of equivalent status only will be considered
• For current employees, Appointment/Offer letter, latest Pay Slip, or copy of last pay drawn should be submitted as proof
• For past employment, experience certificate indicating date of joining and relieving should be submitted
• Work experience from contractors (Proprietary/Partnership Firms) may be considered based on Principal Employer’s endorsement along with ESI/EPF statements

Salary/Stipend

• Pay Scale: W6 – ₹22,500 – ₹73,750 per month
• Basic Pay: ₹22,500
• Dearness Allowance (DA): ₹11,655 (at present 51.8%)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): ₹4,500 (at present 20%)
• Other Allowances: ₹3,140
• Total Monthly Emoluments (as on date): ₹41,795
• Additional Benefits: National Pension System (NPS), Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Accident Insurance coverage, Medical Assistance Scheme, Post-Retirement Medical Assistance Scheme, Earned Leave encashment, Working Dress Maintenance Allowance etc. as admissible

Age Limit (as on 23-01-2026)

• Maximum Age: 35 years (Applicants should be born on or after 24 January 1991)
• Age Relaxation for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation for posts reserved for them
• Age Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years relaxation for posts reserved for them
• Age Relaxation for Ex-servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines – period of military service deducted from actual age and adding 3 years thereto, subject to maximum age of 45 years
• Upper age limit is relaxable as per Government directives

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹700/- (Non-refundable, plus bank charges extra)
• SC/ST Candidates: Exempted from application fee (No fee required)
• Payment Mode: Online payment only through Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Wallets/UPI etc.
• Payment Period: From 06 January 2026 to 23 January 2026
• No other mode of payment shall be accepted
• Candidature shall be considered only on receipt of application fee (except for SC/ST candidates)

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Phase I – Objective Type Online Test: 30 marks (35 minutes duration)
• Part A: General Knowledge – 5 questions (5 marks)
• Part A: Quantitative Aptitude – 5 questions (5 marks)
• Part B: Trade Related – 20 questions (20 marks)
• Each question carries one mark
• No negative marking
• Phase II – Practical Test: 70 marks in relevant trade
• Total Marks: 100 marks (Phase I + Phase II)
• Mark lists for each post shall be prepared based on marks secured in Objective type online test
• Candidates scoring minimum pass marks will be shortlisted for certificate verification
• CSL shall call sufficient number of candidates for certificate verification to get minimum ratio of 6 candidates against one post in order of merit/reservation
• Candidates successfully completing certificate verification shall be shortlisted for Phase II Practical Test at CSL, Kochi
• Minimum Pass Marks:
• Unreserved posts & EWS candidates: 50% of total marks in each test
• OBC Candidates: 45% of total marks in each test (for reserved vacancies)
• SC/ST Candidates: 40% of total marks in each test (for reserved vacancies)
• Final rank lists shall be prepared based on aggregate marks secured in both Phase I and Phase II by candidates meeting eligibility requirements
• In case of tie, marks scored in trade part of Objective test shall determine rank; if still tied, seniority in age will be considered
• Online test shall be held at various test centres in Kerala as decided by CSL
• CSL reserves right to scrutinize applications and prepare shortlist based on eligibility requirements before selection process

General Information/Instructions

• Only Indian nationals need to apply
• CSL is a listed premier Mini Ratna Schedule ‘A’ Company of Government of India
• CSL is engaged in hazardous operations; hence PwBD candidates shall not apply for these posts as deployment may put them and others at serious risk
• Posting shall be at CSL/any other CSL units/project sites as desired by CSL
• Candidates are liable to be transferred within different units of CSL depending on project requirements
• Appointment carries obligation to serve in any department of CSL, on-board ships, or in any units/work sites/projects in India or abroad
• Government of India directives on reservation shall apply
• EWS candidates should produce valid Income and Asset Certificate issued by competent authority in prescribed format
• SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates should produce valid recent community certificate issued by Revenue Authority not below rank of Tahsildar
• Applicants should not submit more than one application for the same post
• Online exams for various posts will be conducted simultaneously; hence applicants shall apply only for one post
• Application once submitted shall be final; changes after submission will not be considered
• Incomplete applications shall not be considered
• Applicants should retain soft copy/printout of online application with unique registration number for reference
• No need to send application printout/certificates/application fee by post to CSL
• To avoid heavy traffic on last date, candidates are advised to submit applications well in advance
• Technical support may not be available after 16:00 hrs on last date
• Applicants in regular Government service should submit applications directly to CSL and upload declaration that they have informed their employer
• No Objection Certificate from employer must be produced before final selection
• Ex-servicemen should submit Discharge Certificate/Book/Pension Payment Order and undertaking that they have not been re-employed in Government after availing ex-serviceman benefits
• Employees currently working in CSL or any units of CSL on regular rolls are not eligible to apply for same posts at same pay scales
• Original certificates shall be verified at time of joining or at any stage as decided by CSL
• Candidature is purely provisional subject to verification of original certificates
• If any information furnished is false/incorrect or there has been suppression of facts, candidature/appointment will be cancelled without notice
• No travelling allowance for Online tests; however SC/ST candidates appearing for Practical Test shall be reimbursed single to & fro sleeper class rail fare as admissible
• Call letters shall not be sent by post; candidates will be informed by email/through CSL website to download call letter
• Candidates should frequently check CSL website (Career Page→CSL, Kochi) for updates
• Mere submission of application and issue of call letter does not confer any right or constitute offer of appointment
• Appointment subject to verification of character, antecedents, and caste certificates if applicable
• Selected candidates required to give undertaking to comply with CSL policy on usage of social media/smart phones at workplace
• Selected candidates should undergo medical examination in hospitals prescribed by CSL; appointment subject to medical fitness certification
• Rank list validity: 18 months from date of reporting of last candidate or until fresh notification issued
• CSL reserves right not to fill vacancies, restrict/alter/cancel/modify recruitment process without notice
• Submission of application considered as unconditional acceptance of all terms and conditions
• All documents related to selection preserved for 2 years from date of result publication
• Legal proceedings can be instituted only in Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Ernakulam with sole and exclusive jurisdiction
• Any amendment/modification shall be published on CSL website only
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification

How to Apply

• Visit the official website www.cochinshipyard.in
• Go to Career page → CSL, Kochi section
• Click on the link for online application for ITI Workmen Recruitment 2026
• The application consists of two phases: Registration and Submission
• Read all instructions carefully on the online application page
• Complete the Registration process by providing required details
• Fill in all mandatory fields accurately including personal details, educational qualifications, experience details, etc.
• Upload required documents/certificates in prescribed format
• Pay application fee of ₹700/- (if applicable) through online payment options (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Wallets/UPI)
• SC/ST candidates are exempted from application fee
• Verify all entered information before final submission
• Click on Submit button to complete the application process
• Note down the unique Registration Number generated by the system
• Take printout/save soft copy of submitted application for future reference
• Quote Registration Number for any correspondence with CSL
• Ensure application is complete in all respects as per notification
• Filling of garbage/junk details can lead to rejection of application
• Applications submitted by any other mode (direct/post) shall not be accepted
• Apply well in advance before last date to avoid technical issues
• Apply only for one post as online exams will be conducted simultaneously
• Application facility available from 06 January 2026 to 23 January 2026
• For technical queries related to online application: [email protected]
• For clarifications related to advertisement and selection: [email protected]

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