Cochin Port Authority, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways based at Willingdon Island, Kochi, has invited applications for engagement as Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 20 vacancies are on offer for Apprentice posts in the Civil Engineering discipline. The one-year training gives diploma and degree holders in civil engineering hands-on exposure to port infrastructure work, with selection based on academic merit, certificate verification and medical fitness.
Cochin Port Authority Recruitment 2026 - Apprentice (Civil Engineering) Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026Apprentice/Civil/01/2026, Apprentice/Civil/02/2026
Total Vacancies
20
Last Date
01 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Internship
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 01 Oct 2026
- Notification10 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed01 Oct
Cochin Port Authority Apprentice (Civil Engineering) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Cochin Port Authority
- Advertisement No.
- Apprentice/Civil/01/2026, Apprentice/Civil/02/2026
- Post Name
- Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - Diploma and Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - BE/B.Tech
- Job Location
- Kochi / Ernakulam, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Kerala (Only candidates who are domicile of Kerala shall be considered)
- Job Type
- Internship
- Age Limit
- 18–24 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 1 year
Vacancy Breakdown
Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - Diploma
10
Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - BE/B.Tech
10
Total20
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - Diploma | 10 |
| Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - BE/B.Tech | 10 |
| Grand Total | 20 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - Diploma10 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - BE/B.Tech10 posts
- Qualification
- BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years as on 01-09-2026 and maximum 24 years as on the closing date of the application (01-10-2026)
Application Fee
All Candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Shortlisting is done on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification for the respective discipline.
- 2Certificate Verification
Shortlisted candidates bring original certificates proving age, qualification, percentage of marks, caste and disability, along with self-attested copies; candidature is considered on the strength of the originals.
- 3Medical Fitness
Candidates who clear certificate verification are provisionally considered for selection in the order of merit and reservation, subject to medical fitness.
Salary Structure
Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - Diploma
Pay: Rs. 13,000 per month
Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - BE/B.Tech
Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - Diploma | Rs. 13,000 per month |
| Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - BE/B.Tech | Rs. 15,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the NATS apprenticeship portal with a valid mobile number and email ID
- 2Log in and find the establishment Cochin Port Authority on the portal
- 3Click the apply button against the Civil Engineering apprentice seats
- 4Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 5Upload photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 6Review all details and submit the application online
- 7Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original certificates as proof of age
•Qualification
•Percentage of marks
•Caste and disability (if any)
•Along with self-attested copies of all these certificates
•Certificate of Medical Fitness obtained from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking at the time of joining
•Certificate from the Principal of the College/Institute stating the date of publication of result where the mark sheet does not mention it
Important Details
- Applicants must not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or be pursuing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and must not have completed three years after passing the qualifying examination as on the closing date of applications.
- Apprentices are not eligible for TA/DA, boarding or lodging expenses, and Cochin Port Authority gives no financial assistance towards transportation.
- On completion of the apprenticeship, Cochin Port Authority has no obligation to offer employment and an apprentice cannot claim a right to employment on that ground.
- Applications received online through the NATS portal only will be considered; no application fee is charged.
- Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - Diploma: Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Candidates who had training or job experience for a period of one year or more after the attainment of the prescribed qualification shall NOT be eligible for being engaged as Apprentice.
- Apprentice (Civil Engineering) - BE/B.Tech: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
- Candidates who had training or job experience for a period of one year or more after the attainment of the prescribed qualification shall NOT be eligible for being engaged as Apprentice.
Tie-Breaking in Shortlisting
Where more than one candidate secures the same percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, relative merit is decided by seniority in the year of passing. If the year of passing is also identical, precedence is given to the candidate who is senior in age as determined by the date of birth.
Reservation
Reservation shall be given as per the Government of India guidelines.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates with prior work experience apply for this apprenticeship?
No. Candidates who have had training or job experience for one year or more after obtaining the prescribed qualification are not eligible.
Can someone who has already done an apprenticeship apply?
No. Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or are currently pursuing it under the Apprentices Act, 1961 are not eligible.
Does the apprenticeship guarantee a job at Cochin Port Authority afterwards?
No. On completion of the apprenticeship, Cochin Port Authority has no obligation to offer employment and the apprentice cannot claim a right to employment on that ground.
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