CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 — 60 Posts, Apply Online by 04 Sep

Yes, CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 is out — Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) released Notification No. CSL/P&A/RECTT/TRAINEES/GENERAL/2023/1 on 18 August 2026, inviting online applications for 60 Ship Draftsman Trainee posts across Mechanical and Electrical disciplines. The CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 application window opened on 19 August 2026 and closes on 04 September 2026, with candidates applying through the official CSL SAP portal at cochinshipyard.in. Of the 60 posts, 47 are for Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical) and 13 for Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical), both based at CSL, Kochi. Candidates must have passed SSLC along with a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (as applicable) from a State Board of Technical Education, scoring at least 60% marks, with an aptitude for draftsmanship and proficiency in CAD software. The upper age limit is 25 years as on 04 September 2026, with age relaxation of 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for SC/ST candidates on reserved seats. Selection for CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 is based entirely on a 100-mark Practical Test where candidates prepare a CAD drawing at CSL, Kochi, with minimum qualifying marks of 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST. Selected trainees undergo a two-year training program, earning a monthly stipend of Rs. 14,000 in the first year and Rs. 20,000 in the second year, subject to a performance evaluation before advancing to Year 2. The application fee is Rs. 300 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST candidates are exempted. Candidates should apply online well before the 04 September 2026 deadline, since the SAP portal's technical support may not be available after 4:00 PM on the last day, and no application can be submitted after the window closes. The CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 gives Diploma holders in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering a direct route into ship design and drafting work at one of India's leading Miniratna Schedule A shipbuilding PSUs. Since selection depends entirely on the CAD-based Practical Test rather than the academic percentage scored in the diploma, candidates should prioritize hands-on CAD software practice over further theory revision in the weeks before the test date is announced. Certificates, application printouts, or fee payments should not be sent by post to CSL — the entire process, from registration through document upload and fee payment, runs on the SAP portal, and applicants should not submit more than one application, since incomplete, withdrawn, or draft-status applications will not be considered.

• Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical): Pass in SSLC plus a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education with minimum 60% marks, aptitude for draftsmanship, and proficiency in CAD
• Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical): Pass in SSLC plus a 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education with minimum 60% marks, aptitude for draftsmanship, and proficiency in CAD
• The diploma must be from a University, Institute, or Examination Board recognized by AICTE or an appropriate statutory State/Central authority; candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an Equivalency Certificate

• Upper Age Limit: 25 years as on 04 September 2026
• Age Relaxation — OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Age Relaxation — SC/ST: 5 years (applicable only to reserved seats)

• Pass in SSLC plus a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (as applicable) with minimum 60% marks
• Aptitude for draftsmanship and proficiency in CAD software
• Diploma from an AICTE-recognized institution or equivalent statutory authority; equivalency certificate required otherwise
• Age up to 25 years as on 04 September 2026, with category-wise relaxation
• Candidates currently working as Ship Draftsman Trainees at CSL are not eligible to reapply

Rs. 300 (non-refundable, plus bank charges) for UR/OBC/EWS candidates; SC/ST candidates exempted

• First Year Stipend: Rs. 14,000 per month
• Second Year Stipend: Rs. 20,000 per month, subject to a performance evaluation at the end of the first year

1. Visit the official website www.cochinshipyard.in and go to the Career page → CSL, Kochi
2. Go through the User Manual and FAQ published on the career page before filling the application
3. Complete the One-Time Registration on the SAP Online portal
4. Fill in the online application form against the applicable post — Mechanical or Electrical
5. Upload all required certificates: proof of age, educational qualification, caste certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-size colour photograph
6. Pay the applicable application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking
7. Review all entries carefully, since changes are not allowed after final submission, and submit the application
8. Confirm the application status shows "In process" by logging in to My Applications