Contractual / Regular

Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 03 Faculty Posts at METI

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Sep. 16, 2026
Faculty (Marine Chief Engineer)Faculty (Master Mariner - Foreign Going)Faculty (Electro Technical Officer)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3
Pay Scale
₹85,000/- per month (Negotiable for Chief Engineer / Master Mariner)
Age Limit
Maximum 65 Years as on 01.10.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 14, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 16, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window16 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Faculty (Marine Chief Engineer): Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university AND Certificate of Competency (COC) as Marine Engineer Officer Class I (MEO Class I) – Unlimited HP issued/recognized by DG Shipping, GoI. Must have sailed as Chief Engineer on Indian or Foreign going ships. Desirable: VICT/TOTA certification.
Faculty (Master Mariner - Foreign Going): Certificate of Competency as Master Mariner (Foreign Going) issued by DG Shipping, GoI. Must have sailed as Master Mariner on Foreign going Tanker Ships. Desirable: VICT/TOTA & AECS certification.
Faculty (Electro Technical Officer): Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. Must have sailed as Electrical Officer on Foreign going Ships. Desirable: VICT/TOTA certification.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit shall not exceed 65 years as on 01.10.2026 (applicants must be born on or after 02.10.1961).

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Online Applications & Shortlisting

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Original Certificate Verification

Offline (CSL Kochi)Qualifying Only

Personal Interview

Offline (CSL Kochi)Qualifying Only

Pre-Employment Medical Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through Personal Interview (100 marks) held at CSL, Kochi. Depending on the volume of applications, shortlisting will be conducted based on uploaded eligibility certificates. Shortlisted candidates who successfully pass certificate verification will appear for the interview. Merit list is drawn based solely on interview marks (tie-breaker based on seniority in age). No written test will be held.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Maritime Technical Competency & Professional Knowledge50 MarksExpertise in marine propulsion systems, shipboard auxiliary machinery, electrical power distribution/high voltage systems, bridge resource management, STCW regulations, and DGS training guidelines
Pedagogical Aptitude, Training Delivery & Communication50 MarksInstructional design, simulator training, assessment methodologies (TOTA/VICT), mentoring of GME/ETO cadets, and oral interview defense

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Faculty members at the Marine Engineering Training Institute (METI), Cochin Shipyard Limited, conduct DG Shipping-approved pre-sea and post-sea training for Graduate Marine Engineers (GME) and Electro Technical Officers (ETO). The work environment is academic and maritime-oriented, combining classroom instruction, workshop demonstrations, engine room simulator training, and safety drills on the shipyard campus.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointments are purely on contract basis. Contract tenure is 5 years for Faculty (Marine Chief Engineer) and Faculty (Electro Technical Officer), and 3 years for Faculty (Master Mariner - Foreign Going). The contract is subject to organizational requirement and periodic performance appraisal.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because these are specialized contractual faculty positions, regular corporate cadre promotion ladders do not apply. However, faculty members enjoy high professional standing, annual compensation increments, and renewal opportunities up to the age ceiling of 65 years.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Upper age limit is 65 years as on 01.10.2026 (born on or after 02.10.1961); candidates exceeding this age are ineligible.
  • Experience must be acquired post-qualification and must include valid sailing time in designated capacities (Chief Engineer / Master Mariner / Electrical Officer on foreign going vessels).
  • Hard copies of the online application or certificates must NOT be dispatched by post; all credentials must be uploaded to the SAP portal and produced in original during verification.
  • Positions are on contract basis for 3 to 5 years and do not confer any right of permanent absorption or regularization in Cochin Shipyard Limited.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Faculty (Marine Chief Engineer)1
  • Faculty (Master Mariner - Foreign Going)1
  • Faculty (Electro Technical Officer)1
Total Vacancies3

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay during 1st year for Faculty (ETO) is ₹85,000/- per month with annual increment. Pay for Faculty (Marine Chief Engineer) and Faculty (Master Mariner) is negotiable based on credentials and maritime experience.

Monthly consolidated pay of ₹85,000/- during the first year for Faculty (ETO) with annual increment in subsequent years. Pay is negotiable for Faculty (Marine Chief Engineer) and Faculty (Master Mariner - Foreign Going).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Cochin Shipyard recruitment portal at cochinshipyard.in (Career page → CSL, Kochi).
  2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) in the SAP Online portal.
  3. Access Vacancy Notification Ref. No. CSL/P&A/RECTT/CONTRACT/FACULTY (METI)/2022/1 dated 14.09.2026 and select the desired faculty post.
  4. Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, COC/sailing experience details, and upload self-attested scanned copies of all certificates (Proof of Age, Degree certificates, DG Shipping COC, sailing record/CDC, experience certificates, photo, and caste/PwBD certificates if applicable).
  5. Remit the non-refundable application fee of ₹400/- (exempt for SC/ST/PwBD) using online debit/credit card or net banking facility before the deadline of 01.10.2026.
  6. Ensure application status displays 'In process'. Download and retain a printout of the submitted application form with unique registration number. Hard copies must not be sent by post.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹400/- (non-refundable, plus bank charges) through online payment gateway (Debit/Credit Card/Internet Banking). SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The online application portal on cochinshipyard.in is open from 16 September 2026 until 01 October 2026.

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