Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Recruitment 2026

Fabrication Assistants & Outfit Assistants - 260 Vacancies

Apply Online from 21-01-2026 to 07-02-2026

Recruitment Overview

Company Name Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Post Name Fabrication Assistants, Outfit Assistants
Number of Posts 260
Advertisement Number CSL/P&A/RECTT/CONTRACT/CONTRACT WORKMEN/2025/14
Salary Rs. 23,300 - Rs. 29,130 per month
Qualification SSLC and ITI - NTC in relevant trade
Age Limit (as on 07.02.2026) Not exceeding 45 years
Application Start Date 21 January 2026
Application End Date 07 February 2026
Official Website www.cochinshipyard.in

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

A. Fabrication Assistants on Contract

Sheet Metal Worker 64
Welder 49
Sub Total (A) 113

B. Outfit Assistants on Contract

Fitter 39
Electrician 21
Mechanic Diesel 16
Mechanic Motor Vehicle 16
Electronic Mechanic 13
Painter 11
Machinist 10
Crane Operator 6
Instrument Mechanic 6
Plumber 5
Shipwright Wood 4
Sub Total (B) 147

Total Vacancies: 260 (113 Fabrication Assistants + 147 Outfit Assistants)

Eligibility Criteria & Application Details

Age Limit (as on 07.02.2026)

Maximum Age Limit: Shall not exceed 45 years as on 07 February 2026 (born on or after 08 February 1981)

Age Relaxation:

  • OBC (Non Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation in posts reserved for them
  • SC/ST: 5 years relaxation in posts reserved for them
  • PwBD & Ex-servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines subject to a maximum age of 50 years

Application Fee

Category Fee Amount
General/OBC/EWS Candidates Rs. 300/- (Non refundable, plus bank charges extra)
SC/ST/PwBD Candidates NIL (Exempted from payment)

Application fee should be remitted using Online payment options (Debit card/Credit card/Internet Banking) accessible through the Online application facility from 21 January 2026 to 07 February 2026.

Important Dates

Notification Date 20 Jan 2026
Online Application Starts 21 Jan 2026
Last Date to Apply 07 Feb 2026
Age/Qualification Reckoning Date 07 Feb 2026
Important: Applicants are advised to submit applications well in advance before the last date to avoid heavy traffic on the website. Those who apply on the last date may not get any troubleshooting assistance/technical support in SAP application portal by email/phone after 1600 hrs on the last date.

How to Apply Online

  1. Go through the User Manual and FAQ published on the CSL website (Career page → CSL, Kochi) before filling the online application.
  2. Applicants meeting the notified requirements may do the One time Registration in the SAP Online portal and submit their application.
  3. The facility to submit application can be accessed through website www.cochinshipyard.in (Career page → CSL, Kochi) from 21 January 2026 to 07 February 2026.
  4. Application submitted direct or by any other mode shall not be accepted.
  5. Ensure that all certificates towards proof of age, educational qualification, experience, caste etc. and a recent passport size colour photograph are uploaded in the SAP online application portal.
  6. Ensure that all the entries in the online application have been correctly filled in and application submitted successfully.
  7. On successful submission of the application, the status shall be shown as "In process".
  8. After applying through online, retain a soft copy/printout of the online application containing the unique registration number generated by the system.
  9. Applicants need not send the online application print out/certificates/application fee in the form of DD/Challan/Cheque by post to Cochin Shipyard Ltd.

Contact for Queries

For any further clarification related to the advertisement and conduct of selection, please contact via:

Email: career@cochinshipyard.in

Land Line: 0484 – 250 1221

Important Links

Note: The online application opens on 21-01-2026. The links will be activated on the official website from that date.