Hooghly CSL Project Officer Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts (West Bengal)

Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, has released Hooghly CSL Project Officer Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. HCSL/HR/RECTT/CONT/2026-27/3 dated 10 July 2026 for 3 Project Officer posts on contract basis. The vacancies cover 2 Mechanical and 1 Electronics/ECE/E&I discipline, offering engineering graduates a chance to work in the growing shipbuilding sector in West Bengal at HCSL's Howrah facility. Engagement under Hooghly CSL 2026 is on a contract basis with a graded pay structure that rises annually from Rs. 46,000 in the first year to Rs. 54,000 in the fifth year. Selected Project Officers contribute to shipbuilding and repair projects that continue the legacy of Hooghly Dock and Port Engineers Limited, revived by Cochin Shipyard to strengthen shipbuilding on India's eastern coast. The upper age limit is 45 years as on 31 July 2026, with relaxation for OBC and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per rules. Selection for Hooghly CSL Project Officer Recruitment 2026 is based on an objective type test of 50 multiple-choice questions over 60 minutes, covering General Knowledge and subject-based questions, followed by a personal interview. Candidates apply online through the SAP e-recruitment portal accessed via cochinshipyard.in (Career, HCSL Kolkata) or hooghlycsl.com between 10 July and 31 July 2026, paying a fee of Rs. 400 where applicable. No hard copy of the application needs to be sent. Read the official notification PDF before applying.

• Project Officer (Mechanical) - 2 posts: Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Project Officer (Electronics) - 1 post: Degree in Electronics / ECE / E&I Engineering

• Upper age limit 45 years as on 31 July 2026
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: relaxation as per Government of India rules, maximum age after relaxation not exceeding 55 years

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering for the 2 Mechanical Project Officer posts
• Degree in Electronics / ECE / E&I Engineering for the 1 Electronics Project Officer post
• Upper age limit 45 years as on 31 July 2026, with relaxation for OBC and Ex-Servicemen
• Engagement is on a contract basis with an annually graded pay structure
• Selection through objective test and personal interview

• General / OBC: Rs. 400
• SC / ST / PwBD: Exempted

• Rs. 46,000 per month (1st year)
• Rs. 48,000 per month (2nd year)
• Rs. 50,000 per month (3rd year)
• Rs. 52,000 per month (4th year)
• Rs. 54,000 per month (5th year)

1. Visit the official website cochinshipyard.in and go to Career, then HCSL Kolkata, or visit hooghlycsl.com
2. Read the complete notification and confirm your discipline and eligibility
3. Complete the One-Time Registration on the SAP online portal
4. Fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and experience details
5. Upload a recent photograph, signature, certificates and supporting documents
6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 400 online, if applicable to your category
7. Review all details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the online application on or before 31 July 2026
9. Save and print the submitted application for future reference
10. No hard copy of the application needs to be sent to the office