Cochin Shipyard Recruitment 2026 for 139 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a Mini Ratna Schedule ‘A’ Government of India company, has announced Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 139 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice vacancies. The recruitment includes 78 Graduate Apprentice and 61 Technician Apprentice positions across Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Civil, Computer, Commercial Practice, Fire & Safety, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and other disciplines. Candidates require a Degree or Diploma in the relevant Engineering/Technology discipline, and only Kerala domicile candidates who passed their qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. The apprenticeship training will be for one year, and eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS portal from 12 August to 1 September 2026.

Name of OrganizationCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Post NameGraduate Apprentice & Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
EducationDegree / Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline; Diploma in Commercial Practice for applicable posts
Total Vacancies139 Posts
SalaryStipend as per applicable Apprenticeship norms
Age LimitMinimum 18 years as on 1 September 2026
Application FeeNil
Selection ProcessShortlisting based on qualifying examination marks + Certificate Verification + Medical Fitness
Apply ModeOnline through NATS Portal
Job LocationKochi, Kerala
Last Date To Apply1 September 2026

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Graduate Apprentice – Electrical Engineering15Degree in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Graduate Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering23Degree in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Graduate Apprentice – Electronics Engineering8Degree in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Graduate Apprentice – Instrumentation Technology4Degree in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Graduate Apprentice – Civil Engineering13Degree in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Graduate Apprentice – Computer Engineering5Degree in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Graduate Apprentice – Commercial Practice10Prescribed qualification in Commercial Practice
Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics Engineering12Diploma in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering22Diploma in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Technician Apprentice – Electronics & Communication Engineering5Diploma in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Technician Apprentice – Civil Engineering6Diploma in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
Technician Apprentice – Computer Science / IT4Diploma in Computer Science / IT or relevant discipline
Technician Apprentice – Fire & Safety Engineering4Diploma in Fire & Safety Engineering or relevant discipline
Technician Apprentice – Marine Engineering4Diploma in Marine Engineering or relevant discipline
Technician Apprentice – Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding4Diploma in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding or relevant discipline
Total139Relevant Degree / Diploma

How to Apply

  1. Visit the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete Student registration if not already registered.
  2. New candidates should complete their profile and obtain the required NATS enrolment number.
  3. Existing NATS users can log in with their registered credentials; candidates with older accounts may need to activate/access their account through the password recovery option.
  4. After logging in, search for “COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED” under available apprenticeship opportunities.
  5. Select the relevant Graduate or Technician Apprentice discipline and proceed with the application.
  6. Enter and verify all required educational, personal and Kerala domicile information.
  7. Upload the prescribed certificates and supporting documents wherever required.
  8. Submit the online application between 12 August and 1 September 2026.
  9. Retain the submitted application/enrolment details for certificate verification and future reference.

Application form, details & registration

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