CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 139 Training Seats, Apply Online by 01 Sep (Kerala)

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is out — Cochin Shipyard Limited has invited online applications for 139 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice training seats under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973. Is this notification out? Yes — released 12 August 2026, with online registration open from 12 August to 1 September 2026 via the national NATS portal, offering Kerala-domicile engineering and commercial practice graduates and diploma holders a structured one-year apprenticeship at one of India's foremost shipbuilding and defence PSUs. CSL, a listed Mini Ratna Schedule 'A' Company under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is one of India's largest shipbuilding and ship repair yards, building major naval and commercial vessels including aircraft carriers, tankers, and bulk carriers, plus extensive ship repair operations. Apprentices are exposed to shipbuilding, marine engineering, and heavy industrial manufacturing not commonly available at smaller apprenticeship providers. The 139 seats split into two categories: Category I (Graduate, 61 seats) across 8 engineering disciplines, and Category II (Technician/Diploma, 78 seats) across 7 disciplines including Commercial Practice. CSL has clarified seat numbers may vary and it reserves the right not to fill all notified seats. Selection is purely merit-based on qualifying exam percentage; ties broken by year-of-passing seniority, then date of birth. Shortlisted candidates attend certificate verification with originals; provisional selection follows, subject to medical fitness. Stipend is ₹15,000/month (Graduate) and ₹13,000/month (Technician). Training runs one year. No travel/boarding/lodging provided, and completion does not entitle any employment claim with CSL — though the shipyard experience is valuable across the marine and heavy engineering sector. Applications go exclusively through the NATS portal, not CSL's own site. Old-portal users activate via "Forgot Password"; new candidates complete Student Registration first, then search "Cochin Shipyard Limited" under advertised vacancies. Call letters are sent by e-mail and posted on the CSL website only — not by post. Mark mismatches between application and mark sheet lead to summary rejection. False information cancels candidature at any stage. Legal jurisdiction is exclusively Ernakulam courts. Canvassing disqualifies; only Indian nationals are eligible.

Category I — Graduate Apprentices: A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a Statutory University in the relevant discipline, or a Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by an institution empowered to grant such a degree by an Act of Parliament, or a graduate examination of a professional body recognised by the State or Central Government as equivalent to the above. Eligible disciplines are Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science/Information Technology, Fire & Safety Engineering, Marine Engineering, and Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding. Category II — Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: For Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation Technology, Civil, and Computer Engineering disciplines, a Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council/Board of Technical Education, a University, or an institution recognised by the State or Central Government as equivalent. For Commercial Practice, a Diploma in Commercial Practice granted by an institution recognised by the State or Central Government. Applicants for both categories must be domicile of Kerala and must have passed their qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Candidates with a CGPA/OGPA/CPI instead of a percentage will have their grade point converted using the criteria defined by their University/Institute/Board. Candidates holding equivalent qualifications must submit an Equivalency Certificate. Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 in any organisation are not eligible.

Above 18 years of age as on 1 September 2026. Reservation of training seats for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD will follow Government of India directives. Minimum physical standards as prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992.

• Category I: relevant engineering/technology degree in the eligible discipline, Kerala domicile, passed 2022-2026
• Category II: relevant diploma in engineering, technology, or commercial practice, Kerala domicile, passed 2022-2026
• Above 18 years of age as on 1 September 2026
• Candidates who previously underwent or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act in any organisation are not eligible
• Equivalency Certificates required for equivalent qualifications; without this, candidature will not be considered
• This is a one-year training engagement, not an employment offer — completion does not entitle any claim of employment with CSL

No application fee for any category

Category I (Graduate Apprentices): ₹15,000 per month Category II (Technician/Diploma Apprentices): ₹13,000 per month No travel expenses, boarding, or lodging provided during training.

1. Register or activate your account on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in — new candidates complete Student Registration; existing old-portal users use "Forgot Password" to activate
2. Log in to your NATS account
3. Search for "Cochin Shipyard Limited" under "Apply against advertised vacancies"
4. Click Apply — your application status will show as "Applied"
5. Ensure all marks and qualification details entered match your uploaded mark sheet exactly, since mismatches lead to summary rejection
6. Complete your application before the last date: 1 September 2026
7. Monitor your registered e-mail and the CSL website regularly for call letter and verification updates
8. If shortlisted, attend certificate verification with all original documents and self-attested copies as specified
9. Keep records of your NATS application and Enrolment Number for future reference