Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Government of India Mini Ratna shipbuilding and ship repair company, has announced this recruitment for Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice training positions under its AN Ship Repair Unit (CANSRU) at Sri Vijaya Puram, Port Blair. A total of six training seats are on offer across Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering disciplines. The engagement is for one year of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973, open to candidates domiciled in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Cochin Shipyard Graduate and Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026CSL/P&A/RECTT/CANSRU TRAINEES/APPR/NATS/2026/2
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6
Last Date
30 Oct
12 days left
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
- Notification14 Oct
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About Cochin Shipyard Limited Graduate and Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Advertisement No.
- CSL/P&A/RECTT/CANSRU TRAINEES/APPR/NATS/2026/2
- Post Name
- Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication Engg.), Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Mechanical Engg.) and 2 more
- Job Location
- Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Indian citizens domiciled in Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- At least 18 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Equivalency Certificate issued by the competent authority for candidates holding equivalent qualifications
- Tenure
- 1 year
Vacancy Breakdown
Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication Engg.)
1
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Mechanical Engg.)
3
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electrical Engg)
1
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electronics and Communication Engg.)
1
Total6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication Engg.) | 1 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Mechanical Engg.) | 3 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electrical Engg) | 1 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electronics and Communication Engg.) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication Engg.)1 post
- Qualification
- A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a Statutory University or an Institution empowered to grant such degree by an Act of Parliament in relevant discipline, or Graduate examination of Professional bodies recognised by State or Central Government as equivalent
- Discipline
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Training Period
- 1 year
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Mechanical Engg.)3 posts
- Qualification
- A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government, a University, or an Institution recognised by the State or Central Government in relevant discipline
- Discipline
- Mechanical Engineering
- Training Period
- 1 year
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electrical Engg)1 post
- Qualification
- A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government, a University, or an Institution recognised by the State or Central Government in relevant discipline
- Discipline
- Electrical Engineering
- Training Period
- 1 year
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electronics and Communication Engg.)1 post
- Qualification
- A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government, a University, or an Institution recognised by the State or Central Government in relevant discipline
- Discipline
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Training Period
- 1 year
Age Limit
Above 18 years as on 30.10.2026
Application Fee
All candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Short-listing
Based on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification for the respective discipline; ties are decided by seniority in the passing year.
- 2Certificate Verification
Short-listed candidates bring original certificates and self-attested copies of proof of age, qualification, percentage of marks, caste and disability, if any; failure to produce originals leads to rejection.
- 3Medical Fitness
Provisional selection against the notified training seats in the order of merit and reservation, subject to medical fitness.
Salary Structure
Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication Engg.)
Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month stipend
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Mechanical Engg.)
Pay: Rs. 13,000 per month stipend
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electrical Engg)
Pay: Rs. 13,000 per month stipend
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electronics and Communication Engg.)
Pay: Rs. 13,000 per month stipend
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication Engg.) | Rs. 15,000 per month stipend |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Mechanical Engg.) | Rs. 13,000 per month stipend |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electrical Engg) | Rs. 13,000 per month stipend |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Electronics and Communication Engg.) | Rs. 13,000 per month stipend |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official apprenticeship portal at nats.education.gov.in
- 2If already registered on the old portal portal.mhrdnats.gov.in, activate the account using the forgot password option at the student login page and complete the application form
- 3If not registered, click Student, select Student Register, complete the application form and note the unique Enrolment Number generated
- 4Log in to the portal and search for COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED under Apply against advertised vacancies
- 5Click Apply and verify that the status shows applied
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original and self-attested copies of proof of age
•Qualification
•Percentage of marks
•Caste
•Disability (if any)
Important Details
- Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 in any Government, Public Sector or Private Organisation are not eligible.
- No travel expenses are admissible during the apprenticeship training period and CSL will not provide boarding or lodging.
- On completion of the apprenticeship, CSL has no obligation to offer employment and the apprentice cannot claim a right to employment on that ground.
- The number of training seats is based on existing requirement and may vary with future requirements.
Reservation
Government of India directives on reservation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities will be strictly followed.
Minimum Physical Standards
As prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rule 1992 and its amendments.
Conversion of Grade Points
Where the university, institute or examination board does not define conversion of aggregate grade points (CGPA/OGPA/CPI) into class or percentage of marks, the aggregate grade points are multiplied by 10 to get the required percentage.
Equivalency Certificate
Candidates holding qualifications equivalent to the prescribed ones must submit an Equivalency Certificate issued by the competent authority, without which their candidature will not be considered.
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