• Educational Qualification: Pass in 10th standard and ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Electrician, Fitter, Welder, or Stenography & Secretarial Assistant.
• Domicile Requirement: Must be an Indian citizen domiciled in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
• Age Limit (as on 21.09.2026): Minimum 18 years.
• Prior Training: Candidates who have previously completed or are currently pursuing apprenticeship are ineligible.
Contractual / RegularSep. 2, 2026
Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 9 ITI Trade Apprentice Posts
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Sep. 2, 2026ITI Trade Apprentice (Fitter)ITI Trade Apprentice (Electrician)ITI Trade Apprentice (Welder)ITI Trade Apprentice (Stenography & Secretarial Assistant)
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Vacancies
9 Posts
Pay Scale
₹11K / mo
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years as on 21.09.2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 2, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 2, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window2 – 21 Sep 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
Age Limit & Relaxations
Minimum age is 18 years as on 21.09.2026. Age relaxations admissible as per Government of India guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Academic Merit Shortlisting (Based on ITI NTC Percentage of Marks)
OnlineQualifying Only
Document Verification (Original NTC, Marksheets, A&N Domicile)
OfflineQualifying Only
Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is purely merit-based with zero written test or interview. Shortlisting is conducted strictly on the basis of aggregate percentage of marks secured in the prescribed ITI (NTC) qualification in the respective trade. In case of a tie in percentage, seniority in age will be the tie-breaker. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and medical fitness examination. Selected apprentices must execute a contract on the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal.
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ITI Qualifying Academic Merit Selection Cutoff (Aggregate ITI Percentage out of 100%) | 82.5 | 78 | 75 | 72 | 68.5 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
ITI Trade Apprentices at Cochin Shipyard's CANSRU unit in Sri Vijaya Puram undergo intensive 1-year practical vocational training in drydocks, afloat repair berths, machine shops, and administrative offices. Technical apprentices (Fitter, Electrician, Welder) assist seasoned marine engineers and technicians with vessel overhauls, hull repairs, and electrical refits. Stenography apprentices assist project offices with documentation and records management. The experience offers premier marine industry exposure.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
One year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at CSL AN Ship Repair Unit (CANSRU), Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. CSL has no statutory obligation to absorb apprentices into regular service upon completion.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued upon passing the All India Trade Test (AITT) qualifies candidates for direct permanent recruitment as Junior Technical Assistants, Semi-Skilled Workmen, and Technicians across defence shipyards (CSL, MDL, GRSE, HSL) and naval dockyards.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Strict Andaman & Nicobar Domicile Requirement: Only Indian citizens domiciled in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are eligible to apply; non-residents will be rejected.
- Dual Registration Process: Candidates must register on the CSL SAP portal (www.cochinshipyard.in) AND enroll on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Approaching Online Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by 21st September 2026.
- No Accommodation Provided: CSL does not provide boarding or lodging facilities during the 1-year training period in Port Blair.
- No Application Fee: Applying for this apprenticeship is completely free of charge.
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
- Stenography & Secretarial Assistant5
- Fitter2
- Electrician1
- Welder1
Total Vacancies9 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated stipend of ₹11,000/- per month for 1 year duration as per Apprentices Act, 1961 and Ministry of Skill Development guidelines. No boarding or lodging is provided.
Monthly consolidated stipend of ₹11,000/- under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a period of one year apprenticeship training.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) website: www.cochinshipyard.in.
- Refer to the User Manual on the website's Career page (CANSRU section) before applying.
- The application process involves two phases: one-time registration on the SAP E-recruitment portal of CSL, followed by the submission of an application against the specific trade.
- Applicants should submit only one application.
- Ensure all required certificates (age, educational qualification, caste, disability, etc.) and a recent passport-size color photograph are uploaded.
- After submission, retain a soft copy or printout of the online application form, which will contain a unique registration number for future reference.
- The online application portal will be functional from 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee required for any category).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Academic Merit Shortlisting (Based on ITI NTC Percentage of Marks)
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Document Verification (Original NTC, Marksheets, A&N Domicile)
OfflineQualifying Only
Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is purely merit-based with zero written test or interview. Shortlisting is conducted strictly on the basis of aggregate percentage of marks secured in the prescribed ITI (NTC) qualification in the respective trade. In case of a tie in percentage, seniority in age will be the tie-breaker. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and medical fitness examination. Selected apprentices must execute a contract on the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal.
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