• Essential Qualifications: B.Tech in Marine Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture OR Extra First Class Certificate of Competency (MOT) / MEO Class I Certificate of Competency.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, out of which at least 2 years in the position of Chief Engineer on board ships or in an approved maritime training institute.
• Desirable: Ph.D. or M.Tech in Marine Engineering.
• Age Limit: Maximum 65 years (as per Directorate General of Shipping guidelines for maritime faculty).
Contractual / RegularAug. 26, 2026
CUSAT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Course-in-Charge (Marine Engineering) Post
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Aug. 26, 2026Course-in-Charge (Tenure basis) - Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering
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Published
Aug 22, 2026
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Starts
Aug 26, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
Application Window26 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is up to 65 years as per Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) guidelines for appointment of maritime faculty and course in-charge.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Application Registration via recruit.cusat.ac.in by 15.09.2026
OnlineQualifying Only
Hard Copy Application Dossier Submission to Registrar, CUSAT by 22.09.2026
OfflineQualifying Only
Screening of MEO Class-I CoC, Sailing Record, and Academic Credentials
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interview / Technical Presentation before University Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Issue of Appointment Order and Joining at KMSME CUSAT
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must register online at recruit.cusat.ac.in by 15.09.2026 and submit the signed printout with self-attested supporting documents to the Registrar, CUSAT by 22.09.2026. Eligible candidates with required sea service (MEO Class-I Chief Engineer credentials) and academic profile are shortlisted for a Personal Interview before the University Selection Committee. Final selection is based on interview performance and verification of DG Shipping qualifications.
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The Course-in-Charge at Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering (KMSME), CUSAT heads the administrative and academic delivery of the prestigious 4-year residential B.Tech Marine Engineering and M.Tech Marine Engineering programs at the Kochi campus. Recognized and approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India, KMSME operates under strict maritime training standards with uniform parade drills, ship-in-campus training, full-mission engine room simulators, workshop maintenance, and placement coordination with leading global shipping lines (Maersk, Anglo-Eastern, Fleet Management). The role requires direct leadership of maritime cadets, maintaining ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS), and ensuring strict compliance with STCW-2010 conventions.
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Stationed at Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering, CUSAT Main Campus, South Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala – 682022. The appointment is on a tenure/contract basis, initially for a period of one year with provision for annual extension based on performance evaluation and DGS age guidelines.
Career & Promotion Ladder
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Engaged on a high consolidated remuneration of ₹1,48,000/- per month without vacation breaks. Being a senior administrative and academic head role, the position offers immense professional stature within India's maritime education sector, advisory roles in maritime board of studies, and liaison with global shipowners and international classification societies.
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- Dual Submission Requirement: Candidates must submit their application online through recruit.cusat.ac.in on or before 15 September 2026 AND forward the signed hard copy with self-attested documents to the Registrar, CUSAT by 22 September 2026.
- Mandatory Chief Engineer Sailing Experience: Applicants must possess at least 15 years of relevant maritime experience with a minimum of 2 years in the rank of Chief Engineer on ocean-going merchant vessels or approved maritime training institutes.
- Strict DGS Regulatory Compliance: The appointment is strictly aligned with Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) guidelines; non-possession of valid MEO Class I (Certificate of Competency) or approved equivalent renders the candidate ineligible.
- Non-Refundable Application Fee: Application fee of ₹950/- (₹195/- for SC/ST) must be paid online; postal orders, cheques, or demand drafts are not accepted.
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- Course-in-Charge - Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering1
Total Vacancies01 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated salary of ₹1,48,000/- (Rupees one lakh forty-eight thousand only) per month. Engaged for the whole year with no vacation breaks on tenure/contract basis.
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹1,48,000/- per month on contract / tenure basis.
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates must follow these steps:
- Submit applications online in the prescribed format available on the University website: http://recruit.cusat.ac.in. The last date for online submission is September 15, 2026.
- Send a signed hard copy of the application along with self-attested copies of the following documents to the Registrar, CUSAT, on or before September 22, 2026:
- Proof of age
- Mark lists and degree certificates
- Specialization proof
- Proof of UGC-approved/peer-reviewed journal publications
- Experience certificates
- Awards
- Proof of CGPA to percentage conversion
- Additional qualifications (e.g., UGC-NET)
- Reservation claims (if applicable)
Application Fee & Category Concessions
• General / OBC Candidates: ₹950/-
• SC / ST Candidates: ₹195/-
Payable online through Net Banking or Credit/Debit cards.
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Published
Aug 22, 2026
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Aug 26, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
Application Window26 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Online Application Registration via recruit.cusat.ac.in by 15.09.2026
OnlineQualifying Only
Hard Copy Application Dossier Submission to Registrar, CUSAT by 22.09.2026
OfflineQualifying Only
Screening of MEO Class-I CoC, Sailing Record, and Academic Credentials
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interview / Technical Presentation before University Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Issue of Appointment Order and Joining at KMSME CUSAT
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must register online at recruit.cusat.ac.in by 15.09.2026 and submit the signed printout with self-attested supporting documents to the Registrar, CUSAT by 22.09.2026. Eligible candidates with required sea service (MEO Class-I Chief Engineer credentials) and academic profile are shortlisted for a Personal Interview before the University Selection Committee. Final selection is based on interview performance and verification of DG Shipping qualifications.
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The Course-in-Charge at Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering (KMSME), CUSAT receives a consolidated remuneration of ₹1,48,000/- per month on a tenure/contractual basis.
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