Cochin Shipyard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 210 Posts, Apply by 08 Oct

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a Category-I Miniratna Company of the Government of India under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, has released Advertisement No. P&A/6(137)/20 for engagement of Technician (Vocational) and ITI Trade Apprentices at its Kochi unit, under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 210 seats are notified — 205 ITI Trade Apprentice posts across 16 trades and 5 Technician (Vocational) Apprentice posts. Eligible ITI and VHSE certificate holders can apply online from 16 September 2026 to 08 October 2026. Selected Trade and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices will undergo one-year structured apprenticeship training at CSL's Kochi facility, with Electrician and Welder each carrying the largest ITI Trade allocation at 31 posts. The CSL Apprentice 2026 selection process does not involve a written examination for most trades; shortlisting is primarily merit-based on qualifying marks, as per the detailed notification. Monthly stipend for Cochin Shipyard Apprentice 2026 is ₹11,000 for both ITI Trade Apprentices and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices, with no application fee charged to any candidate. Candidates for Cochin Shipyard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must apply online at cochinshipyard.in, navigating through Career > CSL (Kochi) > E-Recruitment Technician (Vocational)/Trade Apprentices, selecting the relevant trade or vocational discipline, and submit before the closing date of 08 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since this engagement does not confer any right to claim employment at Cochin Shipyard on completion of training, and the actual number of seats filled will under no circumstances exceed the number of vacancies notified.

ITI Trade Apprentices — Pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate, NCVT) in the respective designated trade; Technician (Vocational) Apprentices — Pass in Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in the concerned discipline.

Please refer to the official notification for age limit details

• ITI Trade Apprentices (205 posts across 16 trades: Electrician-31, Welder-31, Fitter-23, Machinist-5, Ship Wright Wood/Carpenter/Wood Work Technician-12, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic/Technician, and others) — Pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate, NCVT) in the respective designated trade
• Technician (Vocational) Apprentices (5 posts, including Accounting & Taxation/Accounts Executive) — Pass in Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in the concerned discipline
• Job Type: Apprenticeship Training (1 year) under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — does not confer any right to claim employment at CSL
• Application Fee: None mentioned in the notification
• Domicile requirement: Not specified in the available notification summary — refer to the official document

No application fee mentioned in the notification

₹11,000 per month stipend (both ITI Trade Apprentice and Technician Vocational Apprentice)

1. Read the complete official Cochin Shipyard Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying, including the User Manual published on the website.
2. Visit www.cochinshipyard.in, navigate to Career > CSL (Kochi) > E-Recruitment Technician (Vocational)/Trade Apprentices.
3. Register and fill in personal, educational and trade/vocational-preference details accurately.
4. Select the specific ITI trade or VHSE vocational discipline you are applying for, ensuring it matches your qualification exactly.
5. Upload required documents, including photograph, signature, and educational/trade certificates in the prescribed format.
6. Review all details carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the application on or before 08 October 2026.
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference, and for clarifications, contact apprenticeship@cochinshipyard.in.