Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 inviting online applications for 31 Trainee Project Executive posts on contract basis across Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Finance and Naval Architecture disciplines. The engagement is for an initial period of 02 years, extendable by up to 01 more year, with a consolidated pay rising from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month.
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Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Trainee Project Executive (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Finance, Naval Architecture) — contract basis |
| Organization | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 05/2026 |
| Location | Goa (Vaddem, Vasco-da-Gama) — posting at GSL or any GSL unit / project site; transferable across India or abroad |
| Total Vacancies | 31 (Mechanical 09, Electrical 12, Electronics 05, Finance 01, Naval Architecture 04) |
| Qualification | Full-time regular BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) 4-year degree in the relevant discipline; for Finance, a Graduate with CA / Cost Accountant / 2-year PG Diploma or PG Degree in Finance. Minimum 01 year relevant experience or 01 year Graduate Apprenticeship required. |
| Age Limit | Upper age as on 31.07.2026 — 28 years (UR/EWS), 31 years (OBC-NCL), 33 years (SC/ST) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written Test → Document Verification → Group Discussion / Interview |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated Rs. 35,000/month in year 1, rising to Rs. 40,000/month in the extended third year |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the GSL Recruitment Portal — offline or postal applications are not accepted |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | GSL Recruitment Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published on GSL website | 02.09.2026 |
| Online application opens | 04.09.2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Last date to apply online | 03.10.2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 31.07.2026 |
| Written test / exam date | Not specified in notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates (UR / OBC-NCL / EWS) | Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST | Nil — exempted |
| PwBD | Nil — exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil — exempted |
| GSL Graduate Apprentices / GSL Advance Trainees (present or past) | Nil — exempted |
| Mode of payment | Online only through SBI e-Pay (debit card / credit card / net banking) |
Note: The fee is non-refundable. Fee paid by ineligible candidates will be forfeited, and non-generation of the fee receipt means the payment has failed.
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Vacancies | Category-wise Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Project Executive – Mechanical | 09 | OBC(NCL)-01, ST-01, SC-03, EWS-02, PwBD (MH)-01, PwBD (VH-LV)-01 |
| Trainee Project Executive – Electrical | 12 | UR-03, OBC(NCL)-02, SC-02, ST-02, EWS-02, PwBD (HH)-01 |
| Trainee Project Executive – Electronics | 05 | UR-01, OBC(NCL)-01, SC-01, EWS-01, PwBD (VH-LV)-01 |
| Trainee Project Executive – Finance | 01 | UR-01 |
| Trainee Project Executive – Naval Architecture | 04 | UR-02, OBC(NCL)-01, SC-01 |
| Total | 31 | — |
These are the unfilled vacancies of Advt. No. 02/2025 and 02/2026, re-advertised on an all-India open basis as per GSL rules.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (Engineering disciplines) | Full-time regular BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) 4-year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Naval Architecture from a recognised University / institute. Lateral entry to the 3rd semester of an 8-semester course (or 2nd year of a 4-year course) is accepted as equivalent. Post-graduate integrated degree courses of 5 years’ duration after 10+2 are also allowed. |
| Educational Qualification (Finance) | Graduate AND qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or qualified Cost Accountant (ICAI-CMA / ICMA), or a 2-year PG Diploma / PG Degree in Finance. |
| Experience | Minimum 01 year relevant post-qualification experience, or 01 year Graduate Apprenticeship training, as on 31.07.2026. Apprenticeship in any industry counts as experience for this advertisement. |
| Age Limit | Upper age as on 31.07.2026 — 28 years (UR/EWS), 31 years (OBC-NCL), 33 years (SC/ST) Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality / Domicile | Open advertisement on an all-India basis; no state domicile restriction stated in the notification. |
| Application Restriction | Only online applications through the GSL recruitment portal are accepted. Application details cannot be edited once submitted. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 years as on 31.07.2026 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 years as on 31.07.2026 (3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 33 years as on 31.07.2026 (5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD | Relaxation as per Government of India guidelines |
| Ex-Servicemen / Agniveers | Relaxation as per existing Government guidelines |
| GSL Graduate Apprentices / Advance Trainees | Relaxation up to the number of years served as Apprentice / Advance Trainee in GSL |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Written Test | Composition: 25% General Aptitude and 75% subject / trade-related questions. Qualifying marks: 40% for General / EWS and 35% for SC / ST / PwBD / OBC(NCL). May be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) or a Pen-and-Paper Test (PBT). Carries 85% weightage in the final grading. |
| Stage 2 — Document Verification | A category-wise list is drawn of candidates who qualify the written test. In case of a large response, candidates are called in a 1:5 ratio based on written-test performance. All relevant documents must be produced in original. Candidature can be rejected at any stage if information is found false or not in conformity with the eligibility criteria. |
| Stage 3 — Group Discussion / Interview | Only candidates who clear Document Verification are eligible. Qualifying marks: 40% for General / EWS and 35% for SC / ST / PwBD / OBC. Carries 15% weightage in the final grading. |
| Final Grading | Written Test 85% + Group Discussion / Interview 15% = 100%. Outstation candidates called for GD / Interview are paid to-and-fro AC II-tier rail fare by the shortest route, on production of journey proof, through ECS only. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consolidated pay — 1st year | Rs. 35,000 per month |
| Consolidated pay — 2nd year | Rs. 38,000 per month |
| Consolidated pay — 3rd year (extended tenure) | Rs. 40,000 per month |
| Basic pay for statutory benefits | 70% of the consolidated pay is treated as Basic Pay for calculating PF, Gratuity and other applicable statutory benefits |
| Engagement tenure | Contract basis for 02 years, extendable by up to 01 more year based on organisational requirement and individual performance. Not against a regular post; no assurance of regular employment on completion. |
| Internal weightage | Candidates completing 02 years as Trainee Project Executive in GSL become eligible for internal weightage in marks for Junior Project Executive posts advertised later, as per GSL rules |
| Travel allowance | To-and-fro AC II-tier rail fare for outstation candidates attending GD / Interview, paid through ECS on production of journey proof |
| Other allowances (DA / HRA) | Not specified in notification — the pay is consolidated |
How to Apply
- Visit the GSL website www.goashipyard.in and go to Notice Board → Careers → GSL Careers, or open the GSL Recruitment Portal directly.
- Click Apply Now and select the Trainee Project Executive post and discipline you wish to apply for, after reading the eligibility criteria and terms of Advt. No. 05/2026.
- Register, then fill in your personal, educational and experience details and upload the scanned photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed sizes (JPG / PDF preferred).
- Pay the Rs. 500 application fee online through SBI e-Pay, unless you are exempt, and wait for the server confirmation without pressing Back or Refresh. Download and print the fee receipt — if no receipt is generated, the payment has failed.
- Submit the application before 17:00 hrs on 03.10.2026 and take a printout of the auto-generated filled-in application form, which is required at later stages of the selection process.
Note: Only online applications received through the GSL recruitment portal will be considered — applications submitted in any other manner, including offline or postal, will be summarily rejected. Details cannot be edited once the application is submitted.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size colour photograph | Light background (preferably white), face and eyes clearly visible with no obstruction. File size below 450 KB. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Signed on plain white paper with black ink and scanned — a digitised signature is not accepted. File size below 450 KB. |
| SSC certificate (date of birth proof) | Scanned copy, not more than 500 KB |
| Educational qualification mark sheets and degree | Scanned copy, not more than 1 MB |
| Caste / Disability certificate | Scanned copy, not more than 500 KB. OBC(NCL) certificate must not be more than 06 months old at the time of joining; certificates in a language other than English or Hindi need a self-certified translation. |
| Experience certificates | Scanned copy, not more than 1 MB |
| Aadhaar card | Scanned copy, not more than 500 KB |
| File format | JPG or PDF preferred for all uploads |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (Advt. No. 05/2026) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website | GSL Recruitment Portal | www.goashipyard.in |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without the mandatory 01 year of post-qualification experience or Graduate Apprenticeship as on 31.07.2026 — this is a hard eligibility bar, not a preference.
- Paying the fee before confirming eligibility — the Rs. 500 fee is non-refundable and is forfeited if the candidature is found ineligible.
- Assuming the payment went through without downloading the fee receipt — non-generation of the receipt means the payment failed and the application will be rejected.
- Uploading a digitised or typed signature instead of a scanned black-ink signature on plain white paper, or exceeding the 450 KB photo and signature size limits.
- Submitting the application in a hurry — details cannot be edited after submission, and there is no correction window.
- Forgetting to print the auto-generated application form, which must be produced at the document verification and interview stage.
- Reading this as a permanent government job — it is a 02-year contract engagement with no assurance of regularisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for GSL Trainee Project Executive Advt. No. 05/2026?
The online application window closes at 17:00 hrs on 03.10.2026.
2. How many vacancies are there in this GSL recruitment?
There are 31 Trainee Project Executive vacancies — 09 Mechanical, 12 Electrical, 05 Electronics, 01 Finance and 04 Naval Architecture.
3. What qualification is required to apply?
A full-time regular 4-year BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) degree in the relevant discipline, or for the Finance post a Graduate degree with CA / Cost Accountant qualification or a PG Diploma / PG Degree in Finance.
4. Is work experience mandatory for this recruitment?
Yes — candidates must have at least 01 year of relevant post-qualification experience or 01 year of Graduate Apprenticeship training as on 31.07.2026, and apprenticeship in any industry is accepted.
5. What is the upper age limit?
28 years for UR / EWS, 31 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 33 years for SC / ST, all reckoned as on 31.07.2026.
6. What is the application fee and who is exempt?
The fee is Rs. 500 paid online through SBI e-Pay, and SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and present or past GSL Graduate Apprentices / Advance Trainees are fully exempt.
7. How will candidates be selected?
Through a Written Test carrying 85% weightage, followed by Document Verification for candidates shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio, and a Group Discussion / Interview carrying the remaining 15%.
8. Is this a permanent job at Goa Shipyard?
No — it is a contract engagement for 02 years, extendable by up to 01 more year, and GSL states there is no assurance of regular employment on completion of the contract tenure.
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.
