Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a Miniratna Schedule ‘A’ company under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released notification CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/-DESIGNATED/2022/2 dated 16 September 2026 for the engagement of 210 apprentices at its Kochi yard under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — 205 ITI Trade Apprentice seats across 16 trades and 5 Technician (Vocational) Apprentice seats across 5 disciplines. The training runs for one year, carries a stipend of Rs. 11,000 per month, and there is no application fee. Online registration is open from 16.09.2026 to 08.10.2026 and is restricted to candidates domiciled in Kerala.
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Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | ITI Trade Apprentice and Technician (Vocational) Apprentice |
| Organization | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/-DESIGNATED/2022/2 dated 16.09.2026 |
| Location | Kerala — training at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi (Kerala domicile required) |
| Total Seats | 210 (205 ITI Trade Apprentices + 5 Technician (Vocational) Apprentices) |
| Qualification | ITI Trade: Pass in 10th and ITI (NTC) in the relevant trade. Vocational: Pass in VHSE in the concerned discipline |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years as on 08.10.2026. No upper age limit stated in the notification Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting on qualifying marks → Certificate verification → Medical fitness → Apprenticeship contract |
| Stipend | Rs. 11,000 per month during the one-year training |
| Application Fee | Nil for all candidates |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the CSL SAP E-Recruitment portal (one-time registration, then apply for the trade) |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | cochinshipyard.in — Career, CSL Kochi |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 16.09.2026 |
| Online registration begins | 16.09.2026 |
| Last date for online submission | 08.10.2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 08.10.2026 |
| Technical support cut-off on the last day | 1600 hrs on 08.10.2026 |
| Certificate verification | To be intimated by email and on the CSL website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD) | Nil |
The notification states the application fee as Nil. No payment is required at any stage of this apprenticeship engagement.
Vacancy Details
A. ITI Trade Apprentices — 205 seats
| S.No | Trade | Seats | Stipend per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | 31 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 2 | Fitter | 23 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 3 | Welder | 31 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 4 | Machinist | 5 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 5 | Electronic Mechanic | 9 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 6 | Instrument Mechanic | 8 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 7 | Draughtsman (Mech) | 4 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 8 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 2 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 9 | Painter (General) / Painter (Marine) | 5 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 10 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 7 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 11 | Sheet Metal Worker | 23 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 12 | Ship Wright Wood / Carpenter / Wood Work Technician | 12 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 13 | Mechanic Diesel | 7 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 14 | Pipe Fitter / Plumber | 23 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 15 | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic / Technician | 1 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 16 | Marine Fitter | 14 | Rs. 11,000 |
| — | Total | 205 | — |
B. Technician (Vocational) Apprentices — 5 seats
| Sl. No | Discipline | Seats | Stipend per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting and Taxation / Accounts Executive | 1 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 2 | Basic Nursing and Palliative Care / General Duty Assistant | 1 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 3 | Customer Relationship Management / Office Operation Executive | 1 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 4 | Electrical and Electronic Technology / Electrician Domestic Solution | 1 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 5 | Food and Restaurant Management / Craft Baker | 1 | Rs. 11,000 |
| — | Total | 5 | — |
Note on Marine Fitter: CSL states that its request to include Marine Fitter (S.No 16) as a designated trade for apprenticeship training is still under consideration by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Government of India. Contracts for this trade can only be registered under the Apprentices Act, 1961 after DGT approval. Reservation is applicable as per Government of India rules; the notification does not publish a category-wise seat breakup.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification — ITI Trade Apprentices | Pass in 10th standard and pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate, NTC) in any one of the 16 trades listed above |
| Educational Qualification — Technician (Vocational) Apprentices | Pass in Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in the concerned discipline listed above |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years as on 08.10.2026. The notification does not state an upper age limit Check your age eligibility → |
| Domicile | The applicant must be a domicile of Kerala |
| Physical Standards | As prescribed in the Apprentices Act 1961, the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and amendments thereof |
| Reservation | Applicable as per Government of India rules |
| Application Restriction | Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in any other organisation, for any duration, under the Apprentices Act 1961 are not eligible. Only one application per candidate |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals need apply |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | Purely on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification for the trade applied for — ITI (NTC) marks for trade apprentices, VHSE marks for vocational apprentices. There is no written exam and no interview. If two candidates have the same percentage, relative merit is decided by seniority in age (the older candidate ranks higher). |
| 2. Certificate Verification | Shortlisted candidates are intimated through their registered email ID and must appear with a signed printout of the online application carrying the unique registration number, originals of age, qualification, caste and disability certificates, and self-attested copies of all of them. No travel expenses are paid for attending verification. |
| 3. Medical Fitness | On successful verification of eligibility, candidates are provisionally considered for selection against the notified seats in order of merit and reservation, subject to medical fitness. |
| 4. Apprenticeship Contract | Selected candidates execute the apprenticeship contract agreement through the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal. For the Marine Fitter trade, contract registration is possible only after DGT approval. |
| 5. Rank List | A rank list is maintained for every trade and is valid for 18 months from the date the last candidate reports. It is operated only if a seat arises during that period; such a seat is not treated as a fresh vacancy. |
Stipend and Training Details
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stipend | Rs. 11,000 per month — same for ITI Trade and Technician (Vocational) apprentices |
| Duration of Training | One year, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Training Location | Cochin Shipyard Limited, Perumanoor P.O., Kochi — 682015, Kerala |
| Boarding and Lodging | Not provided by CSL during the training period |
| Travel Expenses | Not admissible, either for certificate verification or during training |
| Employment after Training | CSL has no obligation to offer employment on completion, and an apprentice cannot claim a right to employment on the ground of having completed the apprenticeship |
How to Apply
- Read the User Manual published on the CSL website (Career page → CSL Kochi) before you begin, and keep all certificates and a recent passport-size colour photograph scanned and ready.
- Go to cochinshipyard.in → Career → CSL (Kochi) → E-Recruitment – Trainees/Apprentices and complete the one-time registration on the CSL SAP E-Recruitment portal.
- Log in and submit the application against the trade or vocation you are eligible for. Enter your marks exactly as they appear on the mark sheet you upload.
- Upload the proof of age, educational qualification, caste and disability certificates and the photograph. An equivalency certificate is compulsory if your qualification is an equivalent one rather than the prescribed certificate.
- Submit the application and save a soft copy or printout carrying the unique registration number — this number is generated only on successful submission and must be quoted in all correspondence with CSL.
Note: Only one application per candidate is allowed and the application is final once submitted — no change of data is possible afterwards. Do not leave it to the last day: candidates applying on 08.10.2026 may get no troubleshooting or technical support by email or phone after 1600 hrs.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Recent passport-size colour photograph | Uploaded in the SAP online application portal. The notification does not publish pixel or KB limits, so match whatever the upload form asks for Resize your photo and signature → |
| Proof of age | 10th certificate or equivalent; age is reckoned as on 08.10.2026 |
| Educational certificates | 10th mark sheet and ITI (NTC) certificate, or the VHSE certificate for vocational disciplines |
| Caste / Community certificate | Only if claiming reservation; verified in original and required for the antecedents check |
| Disability certificate | If applicable |
| Equivalency certificate | Compulsory for applicants whose qualification is equivalent to, rather than exactly, the prescribed one — issued by the competent authority. Without it the candidature is not considered |
| Kerala domicile proof | Domicile in Kerala is an eligibility condition |
| Signed printout of the online application | Carrying the unique registration number — to be produced at certificate verification |
| Self-attested copies | Of every original certificate produced at verification |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Notification (Hindi Version, PDF) | Download Hindi Notification |
| Apply Online (CSL SAP E-Recruitment Portal) | Apply Online |
| Official Website (CSL Career Page) | Visit CSL Career Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting more than one application. CSL allows only one, and the application is final the moment it is submitted — no data can be changed afterwards.
- Entering marks that do not match the uploaded mark sheet. Any difference between the marks you type and the mark sheet you upload means the application is summarily rejected.
- Applying after an earlier apprenticeship. Anyone who has already undergone apprenticeship training in any organisation, for any duration, under the Apprentices Act 1961 is not eligible.
- Skipping the equivalency certificate. If your qualification is an equivalent one rather than the prescribed NTC or VHSE, the certificate must be uploaded with the application or your candidature is not considered.
- Leaving it to 08.10.2026. Technical support by email or phone stops at 1600 hrs on the last day, and heavy traffic on the portal is exactly how applications fail to submit.
- Waiting for a call letter by post. Verification call letters are never posted — CSL informs shortlisted candidates by email and on its website, so check both regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for the Cochin Shipyard apprentice recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 08.10.2026, and technical support is not guaranteed after 1600 hrs on that day.
Q2. How many apprentice seats are on offer?
There are 210 seats in total — 205 ITI Trade Apprentice seats across 16 trades and 5 Technician (Vocational) Apprentice seats across 5 disciplines.
Q3. What qualification is required?
ITI Trade Apprentices need a pass in 10th standard plus an ITI (NTC) certificate in one of the 16 listed trades, while Technician (Vocational) Apprentices need a VHSE pass in the concerned discipline.
Q4. Is there an age limit?
The only age condition is a minimum of 18 years as on 08.10.2026; the notification states no upper age limit.
Q5. Can candidates from outside Kerala apply?
No — the notification requires the applicant to be a domicile of Kerala.
Q6. How much is the application fee?
There is no application fee; the notification states the fee as Nil for all candidates.
Q7. How will candidates be selected?
Shortlisting is done purely on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, followed by certificate verification and medical fitness — there is no written exam or interview, and ties are broken by seniority in age.
Q8. Does CSL give a job after the apprenticeship?
No — CSL states clearly that it has no obligation to offer employment on completion, and an apprentice cannot claim a right to employment on that ground.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
