The Cochin Shipyard Limited has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/RIGGER/2023/1 dated 06th May 2026) to fill 40 Apprentice (Rigger) vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Cochin Shipyard Limited i.e. https://cochinshipyard.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 06.05.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 30.05.2026.
Eligible candidates with qualifications 8th can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Kochi. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
CSL Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Cochin Shipyard Limited |
| Notification No: CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/RIGGER/2023/1 dated 06th May 2026Â |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 40 Apprentice (Rigger) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Kochi |
| Starting Date:Â 06.05.2026 |
| Last Date:Â 30.05.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online   |
| Official Website: https://cochinshipyard.in/ |
Current CSL Job Openings:
- Apprentice (Rigger) – 40 Posts
CSL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for CSL:Â
- Pass in VIII Std.Â
- Graduates or Diploma holders or persons having such other higher qualifications are not eligible
Age Limit for CSL: (As on 30.05.2026)
- Apprentice (Rigger) – 18 to 23 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:Â
- +5 Years for ST/SCÂ Â
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)Â Â
Pay Scale for CSL:
- First Year Rs. 11000/-
- Second Year Rs. 12000/-
In case of selection on contract basis after completion of training as mentioned at Clause V above, the consolidated pay may be as below
- First Year – Rs.22100/-
- Second Year – Rs.22800/-Â
- Third year – Rs.23400/-
Method of Selection for CSL:
- Physical TestÂ
- Screening Test (written test)Â
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 06.05.2026 and 30.05.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Cochin Shipyard Limited website https://cochinshipyard.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.Â
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 06.05.2026Â
- Closing Date of online application portal: 30.05.2026Â
