Cochin Shipyard Technician (Vocational), Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) issued the latest Notification on its Official Website, www.cochinshipyard.com, to recruit 308 Technician and Trade Apprentice vacancies. The Organization Invites Applications from willing candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria for the post of Apprentice.
Cochin Shipyard Ltd Recruitment 2025 for 308 Apprentice Posts
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a listed premier Schedule ‘A’ Category- I Miniratna Company of Govt. of India, invites Online application from eligible ITI /Vocational certificate holders, for undergoing one year Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
| Name of The Organization: | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) |
| Name of Posts | Technician (Vocational), Trade Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 308 Posts |
| Job Category | Apprentice Jobs |
| Job Location | Kerala |
| Application Mode | Online Process |
| Last Date | 15.11.2025 |
| Website | www.cochinshipyard.com |
Vacancy Details
ITI Trade Apprentices:
| S.No | Trade | Count |
| 1 | Electrician | 42 |
| 2 | Fitter | 32 |
| 3 | Welder | 42 |
| 4 | Machinist | 8 |
| 5 | Electronic Mechanic | 13 |
| 6 | Instrument Mechanic | 12 |
| 7 | Draughtsman (Mech) | 6 |
| 8 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 4 |
| 9 | Painter (General)/Painter (Marine) | 8 |
| 10 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 10 |
| 11 | Sheet Metal Worker | 42 |
| 12 | Ship Wright Wood/Carpenter/Wood Work Technician | 18 |
| 13 | Mechanic Diesel | 10 |
| 14 | Pipe Fitter /Plumber | 32 |
| 15 | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic/Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician | 1 |
| 16 | Marine Fitter | 20 |
| Total | 300 |
Technician (Vocational) Apprentices:
| Sl. No. |
Discipline | Number of seats |
| 1 | Accounting & Taxation/Accounts Executive |
1 |
| 2 | Basic Nursing and Palliative Care/General Duty Assistant |
1 |
| 3 | Customer Relationship Management/ Office Operation Executive |
2 |
| 4 | Electrical & Electronic Technology / Electrician Domestic Solution |
1 |
| 5 | Food & Restaurant Management/ Craft Baker |
3 |
| Total | 8 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications of Cochin Shipyard Ltd Apprentice Vacancies
| Category | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Category – I Technician (Vocational) Apprentices | Pass in Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in the concerned vocation. |
| Category – II Trade Apprentices | Pass in ITI in the concerned trade. Certificate/ Provisional National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the designated trades that are approved for undergoing Apprenticeship Training. |
Stipend
| Category | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Category – I Technician (Vocational) Apprentices | ₹ 11,000/- per month |
| Category – II Trade Apprentices | ₹ 11,000/- per month |
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years as on 15.11.2025
Physical Standards
As prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992, and the amendments thereof, if any.
Selection Process
Short-listing of candidates will be done based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification applicable to the respective trades. In case, same percentage of marks is secured by more than one candidate in prescribed qualification, relative merit shall be decided based on seniority in age.
How to Apply
- Candidates are first required to register in the web portal of NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) using the link given below for enrollment as apprentices. https://portal.mhrdnats.gov.in/boat/commonRedirect/registermenunew!registermenunew.action
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Interested candidates who fulfil the above-mentioned eligibility criteria should go through the User Manual published on our website www.cochinshipyard.in (Career page – CSL Kochi) before filling the online application. The application consists of two phases – One time Registration in the SAP E-recruitment portal of CSL and Submission of application against the Trade/Vocation applicable. Applicants should not submit more than one application. Application once submitted shall be final.
Important Dates
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Commencement of Online Application |
29.10.2025 |
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Last Date of Online Application |
15.11.2025 |
Important Links
Official Notification: Click Here
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