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Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Important Dates 2026

• Notification Released: 12 August 2026
• Commencement of Online Application: 12 August 2026
• Last Date of Online Application: 01 September 2026
• Shortlisting for Certificate Verification: To Be Notified via E-mail/CSL Website
• Certificate Verification: To Be Notified via E-mail/CSL Website
• Provisional Selection (Subject to Medical Fitness): To Be Notified

Note: Call letters for certificate verification will NOT be sent by post — shortlisted candidates will be informed only via e-mail and publication on CSL’s official careers page. Candidates should check their registered email and the CSL website frequently for updates.

CSL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 — Category I: Graduate Apprentices (61 Seats)

CSL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 — Category II: Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (78 Seats)

Stipend — CSL Apprentice 2026

Eligibility Criteria — CSL Apprentice 2026

• Domicile: Only candidates who are domicile of Kerala will be considered — this is a strict eligibility requirement for this recruitment
• Qualifying Years: Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026
• Age: Above 18 years as on 01.09.2026
• Previous Training: Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 in any Government, Public Sector, or Private organisation are NOT eligible to apply
• Reservation: Government of India directives on reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD will be strictly followed
• Nationality: Only Indian Nationals need apply
• Physical Standards: As prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and its amendments

Minimum Educational Qualification — Category-Wise

• Category-I (Graduate Apprentices): A Degree in Engineering/Technology from a Statutory University, or from an Institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, in the relevant discipline; OR a Graduate examination of Professional bodies recognised by the State/Central Government as equivalent
• Category-II, Sl. No. 1–6 (Engineering Diploma): A Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a State Council/Board of Technical Education, a University, or an Institution recognised by the State/Central Government as equivalent, in the relevant discipline
• Category-II, Sl. No. 7 (Commercial Practice): A Diploma in Commercial Practice granted by an Institution recognized by the State or Central Government
• Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an Equivalency Certificate issued by the competent authority — without this certificate, their candidature will not be considered
• CGPA Conversion: Where the University/Institute/Examination Board does not define a conversion criterion, Aggregate Grade Points shall be multiplied by 10 to arrive at the required percentage of marks

How to Apply Online for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

For candidates already registered on the old Apprentice portal (portal.mhrdnats.gov.in):

• Activate your account on nats.education.gov.in using the “Forgot Password” option at the student login page
• Log in and complete the application form, ensuring all details are correct
• After account activation, log in, search for “COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED” under “Apply against advertised vacancies,” and click Apply — the status will show as “Applied”

For candidates with no prior registration on the old portal:

• Go to nats.education.gov.in
• Click “Student”, then “Student Register,” and complete the application form — a unique Enrolment Number will be generated
• Log in, search for “COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED” under “Apply against advertised vacancies,” and click Apply

Note: For any NATS portal-related issues or queries, contact the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Southern Region, Chennai, at studentquery@boatsrp.com. Ensure marks are entered correctly — if there is a mismatch between entered marks and the uploaded mark sheet, the application will be summarily rejected.

CSL Apprentice Selection Procedure 2026

• Only candidates who are domicile of Kerala will be considered for shortlisting
• Shortlisting is done based on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification for the respective discipline
• In case of a tie in marks, relative merit is decided based on seniority in the year of passing; if the passing year is also identical, precedence goes to the candidate senior in age (by date of birth)
• Shortlisted candidates must bring original certificates (age, qualification, marks percentage, caste, disability if any) along with self-attested copies for verification — candidature is considered only on the strength of original certificates; failure to produce originals leads to rejection
• Candidates who successfully complete certificate verification will be provisionally selected against the notified training seats in order of merit/reservation, subject to medical fitness
• Call letters for certificate verification will be sent only via e-mail and published on the CSL careers website — not by post

Key Terms & Conditions to Know Before Applying

• No Travel Expenses: No travel expenses are admissible during the apprenticeship training period
• No Boarding/Lodging: CSL will not provide boarding or lodging during the training period
• No Employment Guarantee: Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, CSL has no obligation to offer employment, and apprentices cannot claim any right to employment on the grounds of completing the apprenticeship
• Mere submission of an online application, issue of a call letter, or attending the selection process does not confer any right of candidature acceptance, nor does it acknowledge fulfilment of eligibility criteria
• CSL reserves the right to call for additional documentary evidence, and to restrict/alter/cancel/modify the recruitment process if required, without prior notice
• All documents related to this selection will be preserved for two years from the date of publication of results
• Any legal disputes arising from this recruitment fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Ernakulam
• Any amendment, modification, or addition to this advertisement will be published only on the CSL website
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the candidate

About Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)

• Cochin Shipyard Limited is a listed, premier Mini Ratna Schedule ‘A’ Company under the Government of India, operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
• CSL is India’s leading shipbuilding and ship repair company, known for constructing vessels ranging from commercial ships to India’s indigenous aircraft carrier
• This apprenticeship programme, covering disciplines like Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding, Marine Engineering, and core engineering trades, offers candidates practical, hands-on exposure to shipbuilding and marine engineering operations at one of India’s most reputed PSU shipyards

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