Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Government of India Miniratna shipbuilding and ship repair company, is hiring a Guarantee Engineer on contract basis for its Ship Repair Facility at Karwar. There is a single vacancy, open only to Ex-Indian Navy personnel with experience in operation and maintenance of marine equipment on Naval ships and submarines. The role involves guarantee-related oversight of ship repair work, with initial appointment at Kochi before posting at Karwar.
Cochin Shipyard Guarantee Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Open12 Oct
Cochin Shipyard Guarantee Engineer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Advertisement No.
- CSL/P&A/RECTT/CONTRACT/Guarantee Engineer/2026/13
- Post Name
- Guarantee Engineer on contract basis
- Job Location
- Karwar, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in operation, maintenance and watchkeeping of marine equipment and systems on Indian Naval Surface Ships / Submarines as Ex-Indian Navy personnel. Post-qualification experience is reckoned as on 30 October 2026.
- Tenure
- 3 years, extendable for a further period of 2 years subject to organizational requirements and individual performance
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantee Engineer on contract basis | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification: (a) Pass in X Standard. (b) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in Indian Navy. Experience - Essential: Ex-Indian Navy personnel with a minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in operation & maintenance and watchkeeping of marine equipment and systems on Indian Naval Surface Ships / Submarines. Desirable: knowledge of propulsion system fitted on Naval Surface Ships / Submarines, equipment and familiarity with the administrative procedures of Indian Navy; experience in Marine Main Engines, Gearboxes, Propulsion system, Auxiliary machineries such as Air Conditioning System, Refrigeration Plant, HVAC, Sewage Treatment Plant, Oily Water Separator, Power Generation and Distribution (PGD) systems, weapon equipment, sensors, deck machineries; proficiency in computer based data management & record keeping.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Guarantee Engineer on contract basis - Qualification and Experience | Educational Qualification: (a) Pass in X Standard. (b) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in Indian Navy. Experience - Essential: Ex-Indian Navy personnel with a minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in operation & maintenance and watchkeeping of marine equipment and systems on Indian Naval Surface Ships / Submarines. Desirable: knowledge of propulsion system fitted on Naval Surface Ships / Submarines, equipment and familiarity with the administrative procedures of Indian Navy; experience in Marine Main Engines, Gearboxes, Propulsion system, Auxiliary machineries such as Air Conditioning System, Refrigeration Plant, HVAC, Sewage Treatment Plant, Oily Water Separator, Power Generation and Distribution (PGD) systems, weapon equipment, sensors, deck machineries; proficiency in computer based data management & record keeping. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 56 years as on 30 October 2026 (applicants should be born on or after 31 October 1970)
Application Fee
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee remitted online through the CSL online application facility using Debit card, Credit card or Internet Banking; no other mode of payment is accepted.
Selection Process
- 1Certificate Verification
Candidates who successfully complete certificate verification are only then allowed to attend the Personal Interview; originals with self-attested copies must be produced.
- 2Personal Interview
Interview out of 100 marks; the rank list is prepared on interview marks and ties are decided by seniority in age.
Salary Structure
Consolidated pay of Rs. 1,00,000 per month in the first year, Rs. 1,03,000 per month in the second year and Rs. 1,06,090 per month in the third year
How to Apply
- 1Read the User Manual and FAQ on the CSL website (Career page, CSL Kochi) before filling the application
- 2Complete the one-time registration on the SAP Online portal through the CSL website
- 3Fill in the online application for the Guarantee Engineer post and upload proof of age, educational qualification, experience, the Indian Navy Discharge Certificate/Book/PPO and a recent passport size colour photograph
- 4Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 400 plus bank charges by debit card, credit card or internet banking; SC/ST candidates are exempt
- 5Submit the application and check that the status shows as 'In process'
- 6Retain a soft copy or printout of the application with the unique registration number
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Only Ex-Indian Navy personnel shall apply.
- The post has not been identified as suitable for PwBDs as the work involves frequent visits to work sites, docks and ships, climbing vertical ladders, moving through narrow passages and manholes, confined spaces and work at height.
- The appointment is purely on contract basis and CSL is not liable to offer appointment during or after the contract period.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process.
- Call letters are not sent by post; shortlisted candidates are informed by email and through the CSL website.
- Candidates working in Government Departments or Semi Government/Public Sector Organisations must follow the rules of their organisation and, if selected, will be allowed to join only on production of a relieving order or certificate.
Place of Posting and Transfer
Initial appointment is at CSL, Kochi, and the posting is at the Ship Repair Facility in Karwar or any other CSL unit or project site. Candidates are liable to be transferred within different units of CSL and may be required to serve in any department of CSL, on board ships, or at any unit, work site or project in any part of India or abroad.
Rank List Validity
The rank list is valid up to 18 months from the date of reporting of the last candidate advised to join, or until a fresh notification for the same post is issued. It may be operated if a vacancy arises due to non-joining or separation of a selected candidate, and may also be used to fill future vacancies during its validity with approval from the competent authority.
Medical Fitness
Candidates shortlisted for appointment must undergo a medical examination at hospitals prescribed by CSL. The reports are examined by the CSL Medical Officer and the appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness.
Smart Phone Policy
The selected candidate must give an undertaking to comply with the CSL policy on usage of smart phones at the work place.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0484-250 1221
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one candidate submit more than one application?
No. The notification states that applicants should not submit more than one application, and an application once submitted is final.
Will call letters be sent to shortlisted candidates by post?
No. Call letters are not sent by post. Shortlisted candidates are informed to download the call letter by email or through the CSL website, and the selection schedule is intimated the same way.
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