UCSL Trade Apprentice (ITI) Recruitment 2026 — 11 Posts, Apply by 13 Aug (Karnataka)

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a Mini-Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released Trade Apprentice (ITI) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. UCSL/HR/APP/VN-ReN-ITI/2026/90 for 11 posts. The drive covers Diesel Mechanics/Bench Fitters/Instrument Mechanics (2 posts), Electrician (5 posts), and Plumber (4 posts) trades. Candidates who have passed 10th standard along with an ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the concerned trade are eligible to apply for this one-year apprenticeship at UCSL's Malpe, Karnataka facility. Selected apprentices will undergo one year of trade training at UCSL, receiving a monthly stipend of ₹12,600 plus meals allowance. Selection is based on shortlisting by percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by certificate verification and a medical fitness check. There is no application fee for any category. The UCSL Trade Apprentice 2026 online application opened on 14 July 2026 and closes on 13 August 2026, through the Apprenticeship India portal. Candidates must read the complete official UCSL notification PDF before applying, and ensure they meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years as on the closing date.

• Pass in X (10th) standard
• ITI in the concerned trade (National Trade Certificate - NTC) — Diesel Mechanics/Bench Fitters/Instrument Mechanics, Electrician, or Plumber

• Minimum Age: 18 years, as on 13 August 2026

• Pass in X (10th) standard from a recognised board
• ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the concerned trade — Diesel Mechanics/Bench Fitters/Instrument Mechanics, Electrician, or Plumber
• Minimum age 18 years as on 13 August 2026

• No application fee for any category

• ₹12,600 stipend plus meals allowance

1. Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in — the official National Apprenticeship Training portal
2. Register with your personal, educational and trade certificate details
3. Read the official UCSL notification PDF carefully before applying
4. Select the UCSL Trade Apprentice 2026 opportunity matching your trade
5. Fill the online application form accurately
6. Upload required documents — 10th certificate, ITI/NTC certificate, ID proof and photograph
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the application before the last date, 13 August 2026
9. Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference