CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026

@Byvirupaikra | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a Government of India Enterprise functioning under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has rolled out a fresh recruitment drive to fill 60 Ship Draftsman Trainee positions. This is a great opportunity for diploma holders in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering who are looking to build a career in the shipbuilding sector with a reputed Miniratna Schedule ‘A’ public sector company.

The company has released Vacancy Notification Ref No. CSL/P&A/RECTT/TRAINEES/GENERAL/2023/1, dated 18 August 2026, inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens. Candidates who meet the qualification and age criteria can apply through the official CSL career portal within the given timeline.

Below is a complete, easy-to-understand breakdown of the notification covering eligibility, important dates, fees, stipend, selection process, and the application procedure.

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Notice 

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates

Keeping track of the timeline is crucial for candidates who wish to apply without last-minute hassles.

• Start of Online Application: 19 August 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: 4 September 2026
• Application Fee Payment Window: 19 August 2026 to 4 September 2026

Applicants are advised not to wait until the closing date, since heavy website traffic near the deadline may cause submission issues, and technical support will not be available after 4 PM on the last day.

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee

• A non-refundable application fee of ₹300 (plus applicable bank charges) has to be paid online.
• Accepted payment modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, and Internet Banking only. Offline modes such as DD, cheque, or challan are not accepted.
• SC and ST candidates are completely exempted from paying the application fee.
• For all other applicants, the candidature will be considered valid only after successful fee payment.
• The fee, once paid, is non-refundable, even if the application is withdrawn later.

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit

• Candidates must not be older than 25 years as on 4 September 2026. In other words, applicants should have been born on or after 5 September 2001.
• Age relaxation:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • SC/ST: 5 years

This relaxation applies only to candidates applying against seats reserved for these categories.

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details 

CSL has notified a total of 60 vacancies across two disciplines. Here’s the category-wise distribution:

Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical) — 47 Posts

Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical) — 13 Posts

Combined Total

Note: CSL reserves the right to increase, decrease, or completely withhold filling of these vacancies depending on organisational requirements.

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification

Applicants must fulfil the following educational criteria for both disciplines:

For Ship Draftsman Trainee (Mechanical):

• Pass in SSLC (10th Standard), and
• A 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education, with at least 60% marks, along with an aptitude for draftsmanship and working knowledge of CAD software.

For Ship Draftsman Trainee (Electrical):

• Pass in SSLC (10th Standard), and
• A 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education, with at least 60% marks, along with an aptitude for draftsmanship and working knowledge of CAD software.

Important qualification-related points:

• The diploma must be recognised by AICTE or an equivalent statutory/State/Central authority.
• Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an Equivalency Certificate; otherwise their application will not be entertained.
• Higher qualifications like B.Tech or M.Sc. cannot be substituted for the prescribed diploma — such candidates will not be considered eligible.
• Where a candidate’s result is in CGPA/grade points instead of percentage, the conversion formula defined by the respective board/university will be used. If no such formula exists, the grade points will simply be multiplied by 10 to arrive at the percentage.
• Candidates already working as Ship Draftsman Trainees on CSL’s rolls are not eligible to apply again.

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process

Unlike many government recruitments that use a written exam, CSL has opted for a skill-based Practical Test to judge candidates directly on the job requirement.

• Selection Mode: Practical Test worth 100 marks
• Test Format: Candidates will be required to prepare a technical drawing using CAD software at the test venue in Kochi.
• Qualifying Marks:
  • Unreserved (UR) & EWS candidates: 50%
  • OBC candidates: 45%
  • SC/ST candidates: 40%
• CSL may lower the qualifying marks further if an insufficient number of candidates clear the cut-off.
• Only those candidates whose documents pass the eligibility scrutiny will be permitted to appear for the Practical Test.
• The final rank list will be prepared purely on the marks scored in the Practical Test. In case of a tie, the older candidate (by age) will be given preference.
• The prepared rank list remains valid for 18 months from the date the last selected candidate joins, and CSL may use it to fill future vacancies within that period.

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Documents Required

While filling the online application, keep the following documents ready in scanned format for upload:

• SSLC (10th) certificate as proof of age
• Diploma certificate and mark sheets (proof of educational qualification)
• Equivalency Certificate (only if your qualification is not an exact match to the notified one)
• Community/Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, issued by a Revenue Authority not below the rank of Tahsildar
• Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates, issued by a competent authority as specified in the notification
• A recent passport-size colour photograph

Applications that miss any of these mandatory uploads are liable to be rejected outright, so double-check everything before final submission.

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : Stipend / Pay During Training

Selected candidates will undergo training for two years, and will be paid a monthly stipend during this period:

Trainees will also be paid separately for any extra hours worked beyond normal duty hours.

A few points worth noting about the training and post-training scenario:

• Continuation into the second year of training depends on satisfactory performance in a year-end evaluation.
• After successful completion of training, CSL may (at its discretion) offer contractual engagement for up to 5 years, subject to vacancy availability and organisational need — this is not an automatic or guaranteed regular appointment.
• The training itself involves visiting shop floors, dry docks, and under-construction ships, which requires climbing ladders and working in confined spaces. Because of this physically demanding nature of work, the post has not been identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

CSL Ship Draftsman Trainee Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application correctly:

1. Read the User Manual and FAQs available on the official website (www.cochinshipyard.in → Career page → CSL, Kochi) before starting your application.
2. Complete One-Time Registration on CSL’s SAP-based online application portal.
3. Fill in the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and category details. Remember, no changes can be made once the form is submitted.
4. Upload all required documents — age proof, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and a recent photograph.
5. Pay the application fee of ₹300 online (not applicable for SC/ST candidates).
6. Submit the form and check that your application status shows “In Process” under the My Applications section — this confirms successful submission.
7. Save/print the confirmation page containing your unique registration number for future reference and correspondence with CSL.