Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized State Board of Technical Education securing a minimum of 60% marks. Candidates with higher qualifications such as B.Tech or M.Sc without the prescribed diploma are strictly not eligible. Requires minimum 2 years post-qualification experience or training as Ship Draftsman or Draftsman in a Shipyard, Engineering Company, Ship Design Establishment, or Government/Semi-Government enterprise. Experience in 3D modeling software (Tribon, CADMATIC) or CAD design software is desirable.
PermanentSep. 17, 2026
Udupi CSL Draftsman Mechanical Recruitment 2026
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Sep. 17, 2026Draftsman (Mechanical)
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
W6 Grade: ₹18,000 - ₹64,520 (Gross: ~₹31,926/month)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years (as on 08-10-2026)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 17, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 17, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 8, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window17 Sep – 8 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
Age Limit & Relaxations
The upper age limit is 35 years as on 08 October 2026 (applicants must be born on or after 09 October 1991). Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen is applicable as per Government of India guidelines (military service period deducted from actual age plus three years, up to a maximum of 45 years).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Phase I: Objective Type Offline Test (70 Marks)
OfflineMerit Scored
Certificate Verification (1:6 Ratio)
OfflineQualifying Only
Phase II: Practical Test in CAD (30 Marks)
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection consists of two phases: Phase I Objective Type Offline Test (70 marks, 75 minutes duration) covering General Knowledge (5 marks), General English (5 marks), Reasoning (5 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (5 marks), and Discipline-related Mechanical Engineering (50 marks), with no negative marking. Candidates securing the minimum 50% pass mark in Phase I are shortlisted for Certificate Verification in the ratio of 1:6 against the vacancy. Eligible candidates then attend Phase II Practical Test in CAD (30 marks, 50% qualifying pass mark). The final merit rank list is prepared out of 100 aggregate marks.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Phase I (Offline Objective Test)
Total Duration
75 Minutes
Negative Marking
No negative marks
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 5 | 5 |
| General English | 5 | 5 |
| Reasoning | 5 | 5 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 5 | 5 |
| Discipline Related (Mechanical Engineering) | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 70 | 70 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Phase II (Practical CAD Test)
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
Not applicable
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Test in CAD / Drafting | 1 | 30 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) at Malpe Harbour operates as a major shipbuilding and ship repair facility under Cochin Shipyard Ltd. Draftsmen (Mechanical) work directly within the Design, Production, and Yard Planning engineering wings. Responsibilities include preparing structural shop drawings, hull fabrication layouts, machinery arrangement diagrams, and piping isometric schematics using AutoCAD and shipyard 3D CAD modeling software (Tribon, CADMATIC). The work atmosphere involves high-precision technical drafting, periodic on-board ship inspections in Malpe yard, and coordination with marine engineers.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The regular roll post is stationed at Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), Malpe, Udupi District, Karnataka. However, appointees carry an institutional service obligation to serve across any department, project site, or on-board vessels of UCSL, or be transferred to CSL Kochi or other project sites across India as operational requirements dictate.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
The role is in the Workmen Cadre at W6 Grade (Pay Scale ₹18,000 - ₹64,520). Career progression follows established CSL/UCSL Workmen promotion policies from W6 to W7 (Senior Draftsman) and subsequently to W8/Supervisory cadres based on annual appraisals, departmental trade tests, and minimum residency criteria (typically 3 to 4 years per grade).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Strict qualification barrier: Applicants possessing higher qualifications such as B.Tech, B.E., or M.Sc without having the prerequisite 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering are strictly not eligible and will be rejected.
- Mandatory post-qualification experience: Exactly minimum 2 years of post-qualification drafting experience in a Shipyard, Engineering Company, or Ship Design firm as on 08 October 2026 is mandatory. Training/apprenticeship under Apprentices Act 1961 is counted.
- No hard copy submission: The entire application and fee payment (₹400) is online through cochinshipyard.in or udupicsl.com. Do NOT send physical printouts, demand drafts, or certificates by post.
- No negative marking in Phase I: The Phase I written test contains 70 objective questions with no negative marking. Both Phase I and Phase II practical tests have an independent 50% qualifying pass mark.
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
- UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Pay Scale: W6 Grade (₹18,000 - 3% - ₹64,520). Monthly emoluments at entry level are ₹31,926 per month including Basic Pay, DA, HRA, Fuel reimbursement, and Washing Allowance.
Scale of Pay: W6 Grade (₹18,000 - 3% - ₹64,520). Gross monthly emoluments at joining are approximately ₹31,926 (Basic Pay ₹18,000 + DA 55.7% ₹10,026 + HRA 10% ₹1,800 + Fuel reimbursement ₹1,600 + Washing Allowance ₹500), along with statutory NPS, CPF, Gratuity, and medical/accident insurance.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official career portal at cochinshipyard.in (Career Page → UCSL, Malpe) or udupicsl.com.
- Complete One-Time Registration and log in to the online application portal for Vacancy Notification No. UCSL/IMS/HR/VN/F/11- DRFT/MCL/95.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with exact percentage/conversion formula), and post-qualification drafting experience details.
- Upload required scanned documents, experience certificates, photo, signature, and declarations (Annexure-II for Govt/PSU employees, Annexure-III for Ex-Servicemen).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹400/- online (exempted for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Submit the application before 08 October 2026 and download/print the confirmation form containing the unique registration number for future correspondence. (Do not send hard copies by post).
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application fee of ₹400/- (Non-refundable, plus bank charges) payable online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, Wallets, or UPI from 17 September 2026 to 08 October 2026. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
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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.
Phase I: Objective Type Offline Test (70 Marks)
OfflineMerit Scored
Certificate Verification (1:6 Ratio)
OfflineQualifying Only
Phase II: Practical Test in CAD (30 Marks)
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection consists of two phases: Phase I Objective Type Offline Test (70 marks, 75 minutes duration) covering General Knowledge (5 marks), General English (5 marks), Reasoning (5 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (5 marks), and Discipline-related Mechanical Engineering (50 marks), with no negative marking. Candidates securing the minimum 50% pass mark in Phase I are shortlisted for Certificate Verification in the ratio of 1:6 against the vacancy. Eligible candidates then attend Phase II Practical Test in CAD (30 marks, 50% qualifying pass mark). The final merit rank list is prepared out of 100 aggregate marks.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries
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No. The official notification explicitly specifies that applicants without the prescribed 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, even if holding higher qualifications such as B.Tech or M.Sc, shall not be considered.
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