Cochin Shipyard Limited advertised 210 permanent Workmen vacancies across 13 trades at CSL, Kochi. Applications closed on 23 January 2026, so this is not a current job opening.
The notification remains useful for candidates checking the recruitment process and later selection updates. It was dated 5 January 2026 and carried reference CSL/P&A/RECTT/PERMANENT/ITI WORKMEN/2025/6.
Trades Covered By The Notice
The posts included Welder Cum Fitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Fitter, Plumber, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, Machinist, Fitter Electrical, Fitter Electronics, Crane Operator Electrical, Instrument Mechanic, Shipwright Wood and Painter.
The largest groups were Welder Cum Fitter (Sheet Metal Worker) with 56 posts, Welder Cum Fitter (Welder/Gas & Electric) with 40, and Welder Cum Fitter (Fitter) with 33.
Qualifications, Experience And Age
Applicants generally needed SSLC and the relevant ITI National Trade Certificate. They also needed the relevant All India National Trade Test or National Apprenticeship Certificate.
The notice required at least five years of post-qualification experience in the relevant trade or work area. The normal upper age limit was 35 years on 23 January 2026.
- OBC non-creamy-layer candidates received three years of relaxation for reserved posts.
- SC and ST candidates received five years of relaxation for reserved posts.
Pay And Selection Method
The pay scale was W6, ₹22,500–₹73,750. The stated monthly emoluments were ₹41,795, including basic pay, DA, HRA and other allowances at the rates given in the notice.
Listed benefits included the National Pension System, Contributory Provident Fund, gratuity, accident insurance, medical assistance, post-retirement medical assistance, earned-leave encashment and working-dress maintenance allowance, as applicable.
| Selection Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Objective online test | 30 |
| Practical test at CSL, Kochi | 70 |
| Total | 100 |
How Applications Were Submitted
Applications were accepted from 6 to 23 January 2026 through the CSL website under Career → CSL, Kochi. A candidate could apply for only one post because the online examinations were scheduled at the same time.
The application fee was ₹700 plus bank charges for applicable candidates and was paid online. SC and ST applicants were exempt.
Read The Official Notification
Checking The Archived Selection Updates
CSL keeps the notification and application entry in its recruitment archive. The same careers area also carries objective-test information, certificate-verification notices and practical-test schedules for this recruitment.
There is no open application now, so no payment is due. CSL warns about fake interview emails and offer letters: nobody should pay an agent, security deposit or private recruiter for this job.
Source: Cochin Shipyard Limited Workmen notification and official CSL careers pages.