Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has 91 jobs open in 20 non-executive posts — jobs below the officer grade, such as Technical Assistant, Welder, Nurse and Cook. All of them are fixed-term contracts of 3 years that GSL can extend by 2 more. Applications open on 28.10.2026 and close at 5 PM on 27.11.2026. Nearly every post asks for 2 years of work experience, so this notice is not meant for freshers.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
SSC, ITI, Diploma or Degree (by post)
📌 Vacancies
91 Posts (20 posts and trades)
💰 Salary
Rs 27,200 – 45,700 a month
🗓️ Last Date
27.11.2026 (till 5 PM)
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Goa Shipyard Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | 20 posts, including Technical Assistant (5 branches), Junior Supervisor, Nurse (Male), Welder, Shipwright Fitter, EOT Crane Operator and Steward cum Cook |
| Organization | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 09/2026 |
| Location | Goa (Vasco-da-Gama); 1 post at the Mumbai office, Maharashtra |
| Total Vacancies | 91 (UR 46, OBC(NCL) 18, EWS 9, SC 2, ST 13, PwBD 3) |
| Qualification | SSC, ITI, Diploma, Nursing or Degree depending on the post, plus work experience (see tables below) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 41 years as on 30.09.2026 (varies by post — see table below) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written test → Document verification → Skill/Trade test |
| Pay Scale | Rs 27,200 to Rs 45,700 a month in a fixed pay, depending on post and year |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the GSL recruitment portal |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | GSL Recruitment Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 28.10.2026 (from 00.00 hrs) |
| Last date to apply online | 27.11.2026 (till 5 PM) |
| Age limit and experience counted as on | 30.09.2026 |
| Written test date | Not announced yet. GSL will post it on its website under Notice Board – Careers – Advertisement |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC(NCL), EWS | Rs 200 (not refundable), paid online through SBI e-pay |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Internal candidates (people who have trained or worked at GSL, as defined in the notice) | Nil |
Vacancy Details
UR means unreserved (open to all). OBC(NCL) is OBC non-creamy layer, EWS is Economically Weaker Section, and PwBD is persons with benchmark disabilities. The notice does not spell out the disability codes OH, HH and MH. The count includes backlog vacancies — reserved seats carried forward from earlier years. GSL can increase or reduce the numbers.
| S.No. | Post | Vacancies | Category-wise breakup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) | 1 | OBC(NCL) 1 |
| 2 | Junior Supervisor (Safety-Electrical) | 1 | UR 1 |
| 3 | Junior Supervisor (Substation) | 3 | UR 2, ST 1 |
| 4 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 15 | UR 5, OBC(NCL) 4, EWS 2, ST 2, SC 1, PwBD-OH 1 |
| 5 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) – Mumbai office | 1 | UR 1 |
| 6 | Technical Assistant (Electrical/Electronics) | 12 | UR 5, OBC(NCL) 2, EWS 2, ST 2, PwBD-HH 1 |
| 7 | Technical Assistant (Shipbuilding) | 10 | UR 4, OBC(NCL) 2, ST 2, EWS 1, PwBD-MH 1 |
| 8 | Technical Assistant (Instrumentation) | 2 | UR 2 |
| 9 | Technical Assistant (Civil) | 2 | UR 2 |
| 10 | Nurse (Male) | 4 | UR 2, OBC(NCL) 1, ST 1 |
| 11 | Shipwright Fitter | 4 | UR 2, OBC(NCL) 2 |
| 12 | Welder | 7 | UR 3, ST 2, OBC(NCL) 1, EWS 1 |
| 13 | Instrument Mechanic | 4 | UR 3, ST 1 |
| 14 | Diesel Mechanic | 1 | UR 1 |
| 15 | Khalasi | 4 | UR 2, OBC(NCL) 1, EWS 1 |
| 16 | Safety Steward | 4 | UR 2, OBC(NCL) 1, ST 1 |
| 17 | EOT Crane Operator | 5 | UR 3, EWS 1, OBC(NCL) 1 |
| 18 | 3G Welder (semi-skilled) | 5 | UR 2, ST 1, EWS 1, OBC(NCL) 1 |
| 19 | Painter (semi-skilled) | 4 | UR 2, OBC(NCL) 1, SC 1 |
| 20 | Steward cum Cook (semi-skilled) | 2 | UR 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Depends on the post: SSC (Class 10 pass), ITI, diploma, nursing degree or diploma, or a bachelor’s degree. Full list in the next table. |
| Work experience | At least 2 years in the line for most posts and 10 years for Steward cum Cook, counted as on 30.09.2026. Advance trainee experience after apprenticeship also counts. |
| Age limit | 33 years for most posts and 41 for Steward cum Cook, as on 30.09.2026, before relaxation Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Local language (desirable, not compulsory) | Working knowledge of Konkani or Marathi, along with Hindi and English |
| Application restriction | Online applications only, and a separate application for each post |
Post-wise Qualification and Experience
| S.No. | Post | Essential qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) | Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with English as one subject, plus a 1-year diploma in Hindi–English translation. OR any bachelor’s degree plus a PG Diploma or Degree in Hindi or Hindi translation, with English as one subject at degree level. | 2 years of Hindi–English translation work after qualifying |
| 2 | Junior Supervisor (Safety-Electrical) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering plus a 1-year full-time Diploma in Industrial Safety | 2 years in a supervisor role after qualifying |
| 3 | Junior Supervisor (Substation) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering, plus a valid 33KV supervisor licence (competency certificate) from the State Electrical Licensing Authority | 2 years running and maintaining substations, transformers, switchgear or power distribution in industry, shipyards, ports or power utilities |
| 4–5 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical), including Mumbai office | 3-year full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 2 years in the line |
| 6 | Technical Assistant (Electrical/Electronics) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering | 2 years in the line |
| 7 | Technical Assistant (Shipbuilding) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering, or in Fabrication Technology and Erection Engineering | 2 years in the line |
| 8 | Technical Assistant (Instrumentation) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering | 2 years in the line |
| 9 | Technical Assistant (Civil) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering | 2 years in the line |
| 10 | Nurse (Male) | B.Sc. Nursing, or a full-time Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery of at least 2 years | 2 years in the line |
| 11 | Shipwright Fitter | SSC (Class 10) with a Training Certificate from the Deck or Engine department | 2 years in the shipbuilding industry |
| 12 | Welder | ITI in the Welder trade | 2 years in the shipbuilding industry |
| 13 | Instrument Mechanic | ITI in Instrument Mechanic | 2 years in the line |
| 14 | Diesel Mechanic | ITI in Diesel Mechanic | 2 years in the line |
| 15 | Khalasi | Any one of three routes: (a) SSC with ITI in Fitter or Fitter General; (b) SSC with a Deck or Engine department certificate; (c) SSC alone | (a) and (b): 2 years in the trade in shipbuilding. (c): 4 years in shipbuilding, mainly in Shiplift, Shipwright, Deck/Engine or Docking–Undocking–Berthing sections |
| 16 | Safety Steward | SSC plus a 1-year diploma in Industrial Safety, Fire and Safety or Safety Management | 2 years in the line |
| 17 | EOT Crane Operator | SSC with ITI in Electrical or Electronics trade | 2 years installing, running and maintaining electrically operated cranes, with hands-on breakdown fixing in power, PLC and control circuits. You must also be fit to work at heights. |
| 18 | 3G Welder (semi-skilled) | SSC plus a 3G Welding certification from a competent agency or government body | 2 years in the shipbuilding industry |
| 19 | Painter (semi-skilled) | SSC (Class 10) | 2 years in the shipbuilding industry |
| 20 | Steward cum Cook (semi-skilled) | SSC | 10 years in cooking and catering management; an experienced cook from an Armed Forces Officers’ Mess or Indian Navy ships |
For Technical Assistant posts a diploma in the right engineering field is a must. Candidates with a B.E. or B.Tech but no diploma will not be considered.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Post | UR / EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator) – post reserved for OBC(NCL) | Not applicable | 36 years | Not applicable |
| Posts 2 to 19 (Junior Supervisor to Painter) | 33 years | 36 years | 38 years |
| Steward cum Cook | 41 years | 44 years | 46 years |
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC(NCL) | 3 years over the UR/EWS limit. You need an NCL certificate — proof that your OBC family is in the non-creamy layer. It must be no more than 6 months old when you join. |
| SC / ST | 5 years over the UR/EWS limit |
| Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveer | As per Government of India rules |
| PwBD | As per Government of India rules |
| Internal candidates | As per GSL rules |
| Overall cap | After all relaxations, your age on 30.09.2026 cannot be more than 56 years |
So an OBC (non-creamy layer) candidate for a Technical Assistant post can be up to 36 years old, and an SC or ST candidate up to 38 — but nobody can be above 56 after every relaxation is added.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 30.09.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 33-year limit for most posts, or the 41-year limit for Steward cum Cook.
Open the Age CalculatorWho Should Apply
- This is a contract job, not a permanent one. You work for 3 years, GSL can extend it by up to 2 more, and it can never run beyond 5 years in total. The job ends by itself at the end of the term, with no notice.
- You need work experience. Most posts ask for 2 years in your line, and many want it in the shipbuilding industry. A fresher with no work experience cannot meet this rule.
- If you already hold a government or PSU job, think twice. GSL gives no pay protection and does not carry over service benefits from your earlier job.
- Expect shift work on posts 2 to 20. GSL can also post you to its Goa yard, the Mumbai office, other units or project sites, on board ships, or anywhere in India or abroad.
- You will face a written test and a skill test. For the trade posts the skill test counts for more, so practical ability matters as much as exam preparation.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written test | Held as a Computer Based Test (CBT) or a Pen and Paper Test (PBT); GSL has not said which. About 25% of the questions test general aptitude and 75% test your subject or trade. It counts for 50% of the final score for posts 1–3, 40% for posts 4–10 (Technical Assistants and Nurse) and 30% for posts 11–20 (the trades). |
| 2. Document verification | GSL checks your age, qualification, experience and category documents. |
| 3. Skill / Trade test | A practical test of your trade. It counts for 50% of the final score for posts 1–3, 60% for posts 4–10 and 70% for posts 11–20. Internal candidates get extra weightage as per GSL rules. |
| Minimum marks | You need at least 40% in both the written test and the skill test (35% for SC, ST, PwBD and OBC candidates where the post is reserved for their category). |
| Travel cost | Outstation candidates who clear the written test and qualify for the skill test after verification get second sleeper class rail fare by the shortest route, on showing the tickets. SC/ST candidates who appear for the written test also get it. |
In short: the skill test matters more than the written test for most posts, and you must reach the minimum marks in both. For the trade posts, the skill test is 70% of your final score.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of pay | One fixed “consolidated” amount each month, with a raise in the 2nd and 3rd year. Amounts below are year 1 / year 2 / year 3. |
| Assistant Superintendent (Hindi Translator), Junior Supervisors | Rs 41,400 / 43,500 / 45,700 |
| Steward cum Cook | Rs 40,700 / 42,800 / 45,000 |
| Technical Assistants and Nurse (Male) | Rs 31,200 / 32,800 / 34,500 |
| Shipwright Fitter, Welder, Instrument Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Khalasi, Safety Steward, EOT Crane Operator | Rs 28,700 / 30,200 / 31,800 |
| 3G Welder and Painter | Rs 27,200 / 28,600 / 30,100 |
| Deductions | PF (Provident Fund, a retirement savings deduction), ESI (Employees’ State Insurance), income tax and other statutory deductions are cut from this pay. You get the balance each month. |
| Other benefits | Medical benefits, canteen, welfare facilities and a Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPAI) policy — an insurance cover against accidents — as per GSL rules |
| Earlier service | No pay protection and no transfer of service benefits from a previous employer |
In plain terms, pay is one fixed amount a month. A Welder starts at Rs 28,700 and reaches Rs 31,800 in the third year, before PF, ESI and tax are taken out.
How to Apply
- Open the GSL recruitment portal (link in Important Links below) once applications start on 28.10.2026. You can also reach it from goashipyard.in through Notice Board, then Careers, then GSL Careers.
- Click “Apply Online” for Advt. No. 09/2026 and choose your post. Read the eligibility first, and apply separately for every post you want.
- Fill in your personal, education and experience details. Declare your full experience from your first job up to 30.09.2026, and upload your documents.
- Pay the Rs 200 fee through SBI e-pay by debit card, credit card or net banking, unless you are exempt. Do not press back or refresh while the payment runs.
- Download the fee receipt, submit the form, and print the filled-in application form. You will need it for the selection process.
Note: Applications made in any other way, such as post or email, are rejected. You cannot edit the form after submitting it.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The GSL form wants your photo and signature below 450 KB each, with the signature scanned from your own pen-on-paper signature. Resize them to the exact size before you start the form.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport size colour photograph | Light or white background, with your face and eyes fully visible. Below 450 KB; JPG or PDF preferred. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Your own signature in black ink on plain white paper, scanned. It must not be a digital signature. Below 450 KB. |
| SSC certificate (proof of date of birth) | Scan of up to 500 KB |
| Education mark sheets and degree | Scan of up to 1 MB |
| Caste, disability or ex-serviceman certificate | Scan of up to 500 KB. EWS candidates need an income and asset certificate valid for 2026–27. A certificate in a language other than English or Hindi needs a self-certified translation. |
| Experience certificates | Scan of up to 1 MB |
| Aadhaar card | Scan of up to 500 KB |
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online (opens 28.10.2026) | Apply Online – GSL Recruitment Portal |
| Official Website | Goa Shipyard Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Check that you are eligible before you pay. The Rs 200 fee is not refunded, and fees paid by ineligible candidates are forfeited.
- Apply separately for each post. One form does not cover two posts.
- Do not apply for Technical Assistant with only a B.E. or B.Tech. GSL will not consider you without a diploma.
- Declare all your experience, from your first job to 30.09.2026. If GSL finds false or made-up details, it can reject you, or end your job even after selection.
- If you do not get a fee receipt, your payment failed. Log in again and repeat the payment, and never press back or refresh during payment.
- Check every detail before submitting, since you cannot edit the form afterwards. Call letters go only by email to the ID you registered, so check that inbox often.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for GSL Advt. 09/2026?
Online applications open at 00.00 hrs on 28.10.2026 and close at 5 PM on 27.11.2026.
How many vacancies are there in the Goa Shipyard non-executive recruitment?
There are 91 vacancies across 20 posts, and the count includes backlog seats carried forward from earlier years.
Can freshers apply for these Goa Shipyard posts?
No, because almost every post needs at least 2 years of experience in the line, and Steward cum Cook needs 10 years.
What is the age limit?
The upper age limit is 33 years for most posts and 41 for Steward cum Cook as on 30.09.2026, with 3 extra years for OBC(NCL), 5 for SC/ST, and a cap of 56 years after all relaxations.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 200 through SBI e-pay, and SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and internal candidates pay nothing.
How will candidates be selected?
GSL will hold a written test, then document verification, then a skill or trade test.
What is the salary for these posts?
Pay runs from Rs 27,200 to Rs 45,700 a month depending on the post and the year of service, before PF, ESI and tax are deducted.
How long is the job?
It is a fixed-term contract of 3 years that GSL can extend by 2 more years, and it can never go beyond 5 years in total.
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.
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