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Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Diploma Apprentice Posts

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Sep. 16, 2026
Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical Engineering)Diploma Apprentice (Electrical Engineering)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Training Seats
Pay Scale
₹13,200/- per month (Stipend & Meals Allowance)
Age Limit
Above 18 Years (as on 14.10.2026)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 15, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window15 Sep – 14 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

Candidates must possess a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering) granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education, or recognized University/Institution, passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.
• Candidates having equivalent qualifications must produce an Equivalency Certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act 1973 are not eligible.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be above 18 years of age as on the crucial cut-off date (14.10.2026). Government of India directives on reservation and relaxations applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates will be followed.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Merit List on Qualifying Diploma Marks

OnlineMerit Scored

Original Certificate Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is formulated strictly on academic merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying Diploma examination. Shortlisted candidates are invited for Certificate Verification at UCSL Malpe followed by a pre-engagement medical fitness examination. There is no written test or interview.

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.

One-year structured apprenticeship training at the Malpe shipyard facility in Karnataka. Trainees gain practical technical exposure in shipbuilding, hull fabrication, marine machinery assembly, electrical propulsion systems, switchboards, piping layouts, quality inspection, and maritime safety standards under the supervision of Cochin Shipyard engineers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Strictly 1-year non-renewable apprenticeship contract under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973. The circular clarifies that completion of training confers no obligation or claim for permanent absorption or regular employment in UCSL or CSL.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Apprenticeship completion certificate issued by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) / Ministry of Education serves as an accredited credential. While there is no direct internal absorption, completion of CSL/UCSL apprenticeship qualifies candidates with preferred experience weightage for regular technician, junior supervisor, and trade posts in major Indian shipyards (Cochin Shipyard, Mazagon Dock, GRSE, Goa Shipyard) and marine engineering EPC firms.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act 1973 in any organization are strictly ineligible.
  • Only candidates who passed their Diploma in Engineering during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply.
  • Applications must be submitted strictly through the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) by 14.10.2026; direct applications sent by post or email will not be entertained.
  • No boarding, lodging, or travel expenses are provided by UCSL during the apprenticeship period.

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

  • Mechanical Engineering1
  • Electrical Engineering2
Total Vacancies3 Training Seats

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated stipend of ₹13,200/- per month (inclusive of stipend and meals allowance) as prescribed under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973.

Monthly consolidated stipend and meals allowance of ₹13,200/- per month for the duration of 1-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973. Boarding, lodging, and travel expenses are not admissible.

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 National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
  2. New Users: Complete Student Registration by clicking 'Student Register', filling out personal, academic, and bank details to generate a unique 12-digit NATS Enrolment Number.
    Existing Users: Migrate/activate your account on the new portal using the 'Forgot Password' option at student login.
  3. Log in to your student dashboard on nats.education.gov.in.
  4. Navigate to 'Apply against Advertised Vacancies', search for 'UDUPI COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED', and select the appropriate discipline vacancy.
  5. Click 'Apply' and confirm application submission before the closing date of 14.10.2026. Keep a copy of the applied status screen for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable by any category of candidates (Nil fee).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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

Selected Diploma Apprentices receive a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹13,200/- (inclusive of basic stipend and meals allowance) for the 1-year training duration under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973.

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