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Cochin Shipyard Limited Ship Design Assistant (Contract) Recruitment 2025

Cochin Shipyard Limited, Cochin

Domain: Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Application - Application Opening

Posted: 13 hours ago

Posts: 31

Location: CENTRAL (Kerala)

Closed: 16 May 2025

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Job Details

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a listed premier Miniratna Schedule 'A' Company of the Government of India, invites online applications from Indian citizens fulfilling the eligibility requirements for filling up posts of Ship Design Assistant on contract basis for CSL. Two disciplines are notified - Mechanical and Electrical. The contract tenure is three years, extendable for a further period of two years subject to organisational requirements and individual performance. Posting is at CSL or at project sites as desired by CSL, and the appointment carries an obligation to serve in any department of CSL, on board ships, or at any work site or project undertaken by CSL. Candidates without design experience are told not to apply, and preference is given to candidates with ship design experience.

Level:
central
State:
Kerala
Cities:
Kochi
Other Information:
  • Place of posting: The posting shall be at CSL / project sites as desired by CSL. The appointment carries with it the obligation to serve in any department of CSL or on-board ships or in any of the work sites / projects undertaken by CSL.
Exam Centers:
  • Practical Test venue: CSL, Kochi

Job Summary

CSL, Kochi is recruiting 31 Ship Design Assistants (Mechanical 20, Electrical 11) on a three-year contract, extendable by two years. Applicants need a three-year diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 60 percent marks from a State Board of Technical Education plus a minimum of two years design experience. Applications are online only, from 06 May 2025 to 16 May 2025, with a fee of Rs. 300 (SC/ST exempt). Selection is by certificate verification followed by a practical test in CAD software of 100 marks at CSL, Kochi.

Important Dates

  1. Applications open · Commencement of Online Application

  2. Last date to apply · Last Date of Online Application

  3. Last date for fee payment · Application fee payment window

  4. Age and experience reckoned as on

Dates not announced

  • Practical Test

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. All applicants except SC/ST:
Rs. 300 (non-refundable, plus bank charges extra)
2. SC / ST:
Exempted from payment of application fee

Payment Methods

1. Online payment:
Debit card / Credit card / Internet Banking, accessed through the online application facility from 06 May 2025 to 16 May 2025. No other mode of payment shall be accepted.

Other Information

1. No refund:
No refund of fees shall be considered after successful submission of application or withdrawal of application
2. Candidature conditional on fee:
Candidature shall be considered only on receipt of application fee

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
DiplomaRequired

2. Other Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Ship Design Assistant (Mechanical)Three year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education
Ship Design Assistant (Electrical)Three year Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education
RecognitionThe minimum qualification must be from an Institute / Examination Board recognised by AICTE / appropriate statutory authority / State / Central Government. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an Equivalency Certificate.
Higher qualifications not acceptedApplicants without the prescribed qualification but having higher qualifications such as B.Tech, M.Sc etc. shall not be considered.

3. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience Range2 - N/A years
Reckoning of experienceExperience acquired after the date of passing of the stipulated qualification shall only be considered. Period of post qualification experience shall be reckoned as on 16 May 2025.
Apprenticeship countedThe period of completed Apprenticeship Training in the relevant discipline under the Apprentices Act 1961 shall be treated as experience. Any training with remuneration shall also be treated as experience.

4. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 30 years
Age Limit As On16 May 2025
Upper age limitThe upper age limit prescribed for the posts shall not exceed 30 years as on 16 May 2025, i.e. applicants should be born on or after 17 May 1995
OBC (Non Creamy Layer) relaxation3 years, in posts reserved for them
SC relaxation5 years, in posts reserved for them
Ex-servicemen relaxationAs per Government of India guidelines; however in no case shall the age limit after applying all age relaxations exceed 45 years

5. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
NationalityOnly Indian nationals need to apply

6. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Serving CSL trainees excludedThose who are currently working as Ship Draftsman Trainees or Ship Design Assistants on rolls of CSL are not eligible to apply
PwBDDue to the frequent visits to yards and vessels inherent in the nature of the employment, the post is not identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

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Post Details

Total Posts: 31

1. Ship Design Assistant (Mechanical)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: Three year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education
  • Experience: Minimum of two years experience in Design in a Shipyard or Engineering Company or Government / Semi-Government Company or Establishment or Private Design Establishment or Commercial Establishment

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
UR13N/A
OBC0N/A
SC5N/A
EWS2N/A

2. Ship Design Assistant (Electrical)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: Three year Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a State Board of Technical Education
  • Experience: Minimum of two years experience in Design in a Shipyard or Engineering Company or Government / Semi-Government Company or Establishment or Private Design Establishment or Commercial Establishment

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
UR7N/A
OBC3N/A
SC0N/A
EWS1N/A

Additional Information

  • Variation in vacancies: CSL reserves the right to increase / decrease the number of vacancies or not to fill up any of the vacancies or cancel the recruitment process, as per its requirement
  • Period of contract: Contract tenure of the above posts is for a period of three years, extendable for a further period of two years subject to organisational requirements and individual performance
  • No obligation after contract: The vacancies are purely on contract basis for a specific period and CSL is not liable to offer appointment during or after the completion of the contract period

Salary Details

> Salary Range: 24,400 - ₹25,900 Monthly

Other Information

  • Consolidated pay - First Year: Rs. 24,400 per month
  • Consolidated pay - Second Year: Rs. 25,100 per month
  • Consolidated pay - Third Year: Rs. 25,900 per month
  • Nature of pay: Consolidated monthly pay on contract; the escalation across the three contract years is a single scale for the same post

How to Apply

1. Read first:
Applicants should go through the User Manual and FAQ published in the link www.cochinshipyard.in (Career page -> CSL, Kochi) before filling the online application
2. Two phases:
The application consists of two phases - one time Registration in the SAP online portal and submission of application against the applicable post. Applicants should not submit more than one application; the application once submitted shall be final.
3. Window:
The facility to submit applications can be accessed through www.cochinshipyard.in (Career page -> CSL, Kochi) from 06 May 2025 to 16 May 2025. Applications submitted direct or by any other mode shall not be accepted.
4. Uploads:
All certificates towards proof of age, educational qualification, experience, caste and a recent passport size colour photograph must be uploaded in the SAP online application portal, failing which the candidature shall be rejected
5. Nothing by post:
Applicants need not send the online application printout, certificates or application fee in the form of DD / Challan / Cheque by post to Cochin Shipyard Ltd
6. Retain registration number:
After applying online, applicants should retain a soft copy or printout of the online application containing the unique registration number, which must be quoted in any correspondence with CSL
7. Apply early:
Those who apply on the last date may not get any troubleshooting assistance or technical support in the SAP application portal by email or phone after 1600 hrs on the last date

Selection Process

1. Assessment:
Proficiency in design relevant to the job shall be assessed through a practical test, as decided by CSL
2. Practical test:
Practical test shall be out of 100 marks and shall be held at CSL, Kochi. The practical test shall be conducted in CAD software.
3. Minimum pass mark:
Unreserved posts and EWS candidates 50% of total marks; OBC candidates 45% of total marks only for vacancies reserved for OBC; SC candidates 40% of total marks only for vacancies reserved for SC
4. Relaxation of pass mark:
CSL may relax the minimum pass mark if the number of qualified candidates is insufficient
5. Certificate verification:
Selection is subject to verification of eligibility requirements. Candidates who successfully complete the certificate verification shall only be permitted to attend the Practical Test, which shall be scheduled on a later date.
6. Rank list:
Rank lists for each post shall be prepared based on marks secured by candidates meeting the notified eligibility requirements and who pass the practical test. In case of a tie, relative merit shall be decided based on seniority in age.
7. Rank list validity:
Validity of the rank list shall be up to 18 months from the date of reporting of the last candidate advised to join on publication of the result, or until a fresh notification for the same post is issued
8. Medical examination:
Candidates short-listed for appointment should undergo a medical examination in hospitals prescribed by CSL; appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness

Admit Card Details

1. Call letters:
Call letters shall not be sent to short-listed candidates by post. They shall be informed by e-mail or through the CSL website to download the call letter from www.cochinshipyard.in. The schedule of selection shall be intimated to short-listed applicants through e-mail or the CSL website (Career page -> CSL, Kochi).

Reservation Details

1. Government directives:
Government of India Directives on reservation shall apply
2. EWS:
Applicants belonging to EWS should produce a valid Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format issued by a District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner; or Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate; or a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar; or the Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate or family normally resides
3. SC and OBC:
Applicants belonging to SC or OBC (Non Creamy Layer) should produce a valid recent community certificate issued by the Revenue Authority not below the rank of Tahsildar
4. PwBD:
The post is not identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities due to the frequent visits to yards and vessels inherent in the nature of the employment

Document Requirements

1. At certificate verification:
Original certificates in proof of age, educational qualification, experience and reservation category, along with self-attested copies, must be produced at the time of certificate verification, failing which the candidate shall not be considered for further selection
2. Proof of experience:
Applicants presently working in any company, in the absence of an experience certificate, should submit a copy of the appointment or offer letter, latest pay slip or copy of last pay drawn. For past employment, an experience certificate indicating the date of joining and relieving should be submitted.
3. Ex-servicemen:
Should submit Discharge Certificate / Book / Pension Payment Order from the Armed Forces, along with certificates indicating qualification and work experience in the relevant trade

Important Instructions

1. Canvassing:
Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification
2. No TA/DA:
No TA / DA shall be paid to the candidates for attending the selection process
3. No right conferred:
Mere submission of an application and issue of a call letter shall not confer any right of acceptance of candidature, nor constitute an offer of appointment
4. No correspondence on rejection:
No correspondence regarding the rejection of application in case of ineligibility shall be entertained
5. Amendments:
Any amendment, modification or addition to this advertisement shall be published in the CSL website only
6. Jurisdiction:
Any legal proceedings in respect of any claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement can be instituted only in the Courts / Tribunals / Forums at Ernakulam
7. Record retention:
All documents related to this selection shall be preserved for a period of two years from the date of publication of results
8. Unconditional acceptance:
Submission of application shall be considered as unconditional acceptance of all terms and conditions of this vacancy notification

Disqualification Criteria

1. False information:
If at any stage it is found that any information furnished by the candidate is false or incorrect, or there has been suppression of facts, the candidature or appointment will be cancelled or rejected without further notice
2. Incomplete applications:
Incomplete applications, withdrawn applications and applications in draft status shall not be considered. Filling of garbage or junk details in any of the fields can lead to rejection of the application.
3. Canvassing:
Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification

Other Information

1. Issuing organisation:
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a listed premier Miniratna Schedule 'A' Company of the Government of India
2. Advertisement number:
Vacancy Notification Ref No. CSL/P&A/RECTT/CONTRACT/Ship Design Assistants/2025/4 Dated 06 May 2025, printed in the page 1 title block and repeated in the running header of every page
3. Previous employment liability:
CSL shall not bear any liability on account of salary, leave salary, gratuity or pension contribution of any previous employment of a candidate already working in a Government or Public Sector Undertaking

Important Links

Contact Details

Address: Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, Kerala

Other Information

  • Clarifications: For any further clarification related to the advertisement and conduct of selection, contact via e-mail career@cochinshipyard.in

  • Signed by: General Manager (HR & LD)

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