Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), the Kolkata defence shipyard, is hiring 55 Journeymen across 14 trades and 3 Drivers. The form is online only and closes at 11:59 PM on 28.11.2026. For a Journeyman post you need a 10th pass certificate plus an NAC or NTC (the trade certificate you get after ITI training), and you start on a stipend of Rs 24,000 a month.
Admit Card, Written Test, Document Verification and Practical Test
To be announced on the GRSE website
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General (UR), OBC and EWS
Rs 472
SC, ST and PwBD
Nil – no fee
GRSE internal candidates
Nil – no fee
How to Pay
Online through the payment gateway only. The fee is not refunded
Vacancy Details
Trade / Post
Total
UR
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
Carpenter
2
1
1
–
–
–
Crane Operator
2
1
–
–
1
–
Diesel Mechanic
2
1
–
–
1
–
Driver (Material Handling)
2
1
1
–
–
–
Electrician
8
4
1
1
1
1
Electronic Mechanic*
6
1
2
–
1
2
Fitter
6
3
1
1
1
–
GRP/FRP Worker
4
1
1
–
1
1
Machine Operator*
3
1
1
–
–
1
Painter
6
3
1
–
1
1
Pipe Fitter
4
1
1
–
1
1
Rigger
4
2
1
–
1
–
Structural Fitter
4
2
–
1
1
–
Welder
2
1
1
–
–
–
Journeyman Total
55
23
12
3
10
7
Driver (Vehicle)
3
2
–
–
1
–
* Backlog seats (seats carried over from earlier years) are counted inside the totals: Electronic Mechanic 2 (1 SC and 1 EWS) and Machine Operator 1 (EWS). Of the 55 Journeyman posts, 1 is kept for PwBD (OH), 1 for PwBD (HH/PD) and 2 backlog seats for PwBD (VH/LV). PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities. Crane Operator, Rigger and Driver (Material Handling) have no PwBD seats.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification – Journeyman
10th pass (Matriculation) with an NAC or NTC in the trade you apply for (see the trade table below)
Educational Qualification – Driver
10th pass with a valid Commercial LMV (light motor vehicle) driving licence
Experience – Driver
At least 6 years of driving light and heavy motor vehicles on direct employment, counted up to 01.10.2026
Driving Record – Driver
No accident, police complaint, major traffic violation or drunk driving in the last 6 years
A graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering or technology, MBA, CA, CMA, CS, LL.B, MCA, PhD or equivalent makes you ineligible. Hiding it cancels your selection
Application Restriction
One application per post. You may apply for more than one post if you are eligible, but each needs its own form
Government and PSU Employees
Apply through proper channel. A No Objection or release certificate is needed
Trade-wise Qualification (Journeyman)
NAC is the National Apprenticeship Certificate and NTC is the National Trade Certificate. Both come from ITI trade training. You need one of them in a trade listed against the post.
Post
NAC / NTC Trade Accepted
Carpenter
Carpenter, Wood Work Technician or Shipwright (Wood)
Crane Operator
Electrician (a government-recognised crane operation certificate is desirable)
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic, Mechanic Diesel or Mechanic (Marine Diesel)
Driver (Material Handling)
Diesel Mechanic, plus a valid Heavy Vehicle driving licence
Electrician
Electrician
Electronic Mechanic
Electronic Mechanic
Fitter
Fitter, Weapon Fitter or MMTM
GRP/FRP Worker
Fibre Reinforced Plastic Processor or Plastic Processing Operator (or 10th pass plus the NSQF Plastic FRP Operator course)
Machine Operator
Millwright Mechanic or MMTM
Painter
Painter (General), Painter (Marine) or Industrial Painter
Pipe Fitter
Pipe Fitter or Plumbing
Rigger
Rigger, Carpenter or Wood Work Technician
Structural Fitter
Structural Fitter, Fabricator, Sheet Metal Work or Fitter
Welder
Welder in any listed form (Gas and Electric, TIG/MIG, Pipe, Structural and others) or Advance Welder
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
OBC
3 years (both posts)
SC and ST
5 years (Journeyman)
PwBD – General
10 years (both posts)
PwBD – OBC (non-creamy layer)
13 years (both posts)
PwBD – SC and ST
15 years (Journeyman)
Ex-Servicemen
Years of service (at least 6 months continuous) plus 3 years
Ex-Agniveers
3 years (5 years for the first Agnipath batch)
Ex-Trade Apprentices of GRSE
3 years (Journeyman)
Overall Limit
56 years after all relaxations, for every category
In short: add the years for your category to 26 (Journeyman) or 32 (Driver). An OBC candidate can be up to 29 for a Journeyman post, and an SC or ST candidate up to 31.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 01.10.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 26-year Journeyman limit or the 32-year Driver limit.
A Journeyman post is a 2-year training job on a fixed stipend, not a regular pay scale from day one. You may move to the regular scale after training, but GRSE does not promise it.
You cannot choose your posting. GRSE can send you to any of its units or projects, including the newer Raichak and Timber Pond units.
The written test is held only at Kolkata and Ranchi, and no travel allowance is paid for it.
Drivers need 6 years of driving experience and a clean record for the last 6 years. Look at your experience certificate before you apply, because it must show your joining and relieving dates.
If you have an engineering degree, an MBA or a similar higher qualification, do not apply. It makes you ineligible for every post.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Shortlisting (only if applications are many)
Journeyman: by marks in the qualifying trade exam (AITT, the All India Trade Test). Driver: by the type and years of relevant experience, at GRSE’s choice
2. Written Test
100 multiple-choice questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, on an OMR sheet. Part I is the trade paper (80 marks). Part II covers general knowledge, aptitude, reasoning, mental ability and numerical ability (20 marks). Passing marks: Journeyman 50% (45% for SC, ST and OBC, 40% for PwBD). Driver 40% (35% for OBC, 30% for PwBD)
3. Document Verification
Held before the practical test. You must bring the originals, and only those who clear this stage can sit the practical test
4. Practical (Trade) Test
50 marks, pass-only at 50% (45% for SC, ST and OBC, 40% for PwBD). GRSE calls 5 candidates per vacancy, in order of written test merit
5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
A fitness test you only have to pass. It applies to Driver (Material Handling), Rigger and Crane Operator only, and not to ex-Agniveers
6. Final Merit List
Made from written test marks, among those who clear the practical test
7. Medical and Police Clearance
A pre-employment medical test. You can join only after a clear Police Clearance Certificate
In short: your written test marks decide your rank. The practical test and the PET are pass-or-fail, so their marks do not add to your final merit.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Journeyman Stipend
Rs 24,000 a month in year 1 and Rs 26,000 a month in year 2 (fixed)
Training Period
2 years with multi-trade training. GRSE reviews your work from time to time and may extend or end your engagement if it is not satisfactory
After Training
You may be moved to the semi-skilled grade, Rs 19,900 – 69,650 with 3% yearly increments (or as revised), if work, vacancies, medical fitness and vigilance clearance allow. Probation is 1 year
Driver Pay
Skilled grade, Rs 20,110 – 70,390 with 3% yearly increments (or as revised). Probation is 1 year
Allowances (Driver and Absorbed Journeymen)
Industrial DA, HRA, other allowances, CPF and gratuity as per company rules
Journeyman Benefits During Training
PF with matching company share, ESI if applicable, first aid at the yard dispensary, self-hospitalisation as per company rules and a subsidised canteen
In plain terms, a Journeyman starts at Rs 24,000 a month as a trainee. The regular pay scale, which also carries DA (dearness allowance) and HRA (house rent allowance), comes only if you are taken on after the 2 years.
You cannot change your category after you submit the form, so check it before you click submit.
Do not send two forms for the same post. Duplicate applications for one post are cancelled.
Use an email address you will keep for a year. GRSE sends letters by email only and posts corrections only on grse.in.
Do not hide a higher qualification such as an engineering degree or MBA. Your selection is cancelled if it comes out later.
If money was deducted but your form is incomplete, GRSE checks such cases by 30.11.2026, so keep your payment receipt.
Keep your original certificates ready. Without them you are not allowed at document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for GRSE Journeyman Recruitment 2026?
The online form closes at 11:59 PM on 28.11.2026, and it opened on 30.10.2026 at 2:00 PM.
How many posts are there in GRSE Recruitment 2026?
There are 58 posts: 55 Journeyman posts in 14 trades and 3 Driver (Vehicle) posts.
What qualification is needed for a Journeyman post?
You must be 10th pass and hold an NAC or NTC certificate in the trade you apply for.
Who can apply for the Driver post?
You need a 10th pass certificate, a valid Commercial LMV licence and 6 years of driving experience on direct employment, with a clean driving record.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 26 years for Journeyman and 32 years for Driver as on 01.10.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Is there an application fee?
The fee is Rs 472 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
What is the selection process?
You take a 100-mark written test, then a document check and a 50-mark practical test, and your final rank depends on the written test marks.
How much is the pay?
A Journeyman gets a stipend of Rs 24,000 a month in year 1 and Rs 26,000 in year 2, and a Driver is paid in the Rs 20,110 to 70,390 scale.
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.
