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UCSL Kochi Workmen Recruitment 2026

Cochin Shipyard Limited, Cochin

Domain: Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 21 days ago

Posts: 10

Location: CENTRAL (Kerala)

Closed: 1 Sep 2026

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Job Details

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited, invites online applications from Indian citizens for engagement of Workmen on fixed term contract for UCSL-Kochi. Posts include Office Assistant, Draftsman (Mechanical), Draftsman (Electrical), Technician (Electrician) and Store Keeper. The contract is temporary for up to five years, with selection through written/practical tests as applicable and category-wise minimum qualifying marks. Rank lists will be prepared based on test scores and certificate verification, and may be operated for future vacancies during their validity.

Level:
central
State:
Kerala
Cities:
Kochi
Other Information:
  • Posting: For UCSL-Kochi; tests may be conducted at UCSL Kochi or UCSL Malpe as decided by UCSL.
Exam Centers:
  • Examination centre: UCSL Kochi (as decided by UCSL).
  • Examination centre: UCSL Malpe (as decided by UCSL).

Job Summary

UCSL has announced 10 Workmen vacancies for UCSL-Kochi with post-specific qualifications and two years of relevant experience for all posts. Applications are online only, fee is ₹300 (exempt for SC/ST/PwBD), age limit is 30 years as on 01 September 2026 with relaxations as per rules.

Important Dates

  1. Applications open · Commencement of Online Application

  2. Vacancy Notification date

  3. Publication on department website

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

  5. Age limit as on

  6. Experience reckoned as on

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. Fee amount:
₹300 (Non-refundable) plus bank charges.
2. Exemptions:
SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt from payment of application fee.
3. Fee payment window:
11 August 2026 to 01 September 2026.

Payment Methods

1. Online modes:
Debit card/Credit card/Internet Banking/Wallets/UPI via the online application facility.

Other Information

1. Condition:
Candidature of fee-applicable applicants will be considered only on receipt of application fee.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

2. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 30 years
Age Limit As On1 Jan 109
Upper age limit30 years as of 01 September 2026.
Date of birth cut-offApplicants should be born on or after 02 September 1996.
OBC (NCL) relaxationRelaxable by 3 years for posts reserved for OBC.
PwBD & Ex-servicemenAge relaxation as per Government of India guidelines; in no case shall age after relaxations exceed 45 years.

3. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
CitizenshipIndian citizens only.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
PwBD eligible postsPwBD candidates may apply for Office Assistant, Draftsman (Mechanical), Draftsman (Electrical) and Store Keeper, subject to specified benchmark disability categories.
PwBD benchmark disabilitiesLow vision; Deaf and hard of hearing; One Arm/One Leg/Both Leg, Leprosy Cured without functional impairment, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims without other functional disability.
Hazardous operationsUCSL is engaged in hazardous operations; PwBD categories other than those identified are not included.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 10

1. Office Assistant

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (other than Fine Arts/Performing Arts) or Science or Commerce or Business Administration or Computer Applications with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University.
  • Essential experience: Minimum two years post-qualification experience in office work, data entry, record and report generation, maintenance of files, registers and records in a Public/Private sector/Commercial Organization.
  • Desirable: Proficiency in Computer Applications like MS Office, Excel, SAP.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age: 30 years as of 01 September 2026; relaxations as per rules.

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
UR4N/A
OBC1N/A

2. Draftsman (Mechanical)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Three-year Diploma in Mechanical or Marine or Naval Architecture Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education securing minimum of 60% marks.
  • Essential experience: Two years’ experience in design and drafting of Machinery/Hull Machinery Outfit/Pipe outfit/Accommodation outfit Ship systems in a Shipyard/commercial establishment related to design.
  • Desirable: Proficiency in Auto cad.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age: 30 years as of 01 September 2026; relaxations as per rules.

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
UR1N/A

3. Draftsman (Electrical)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Three-year Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics or Instrumentation & Communication Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education securing minimum of 60% marks.
  • Essential experience: Two years’ experience in design and drafting of electrical systems for ships in a Shipyard/commercial establishment.
  • Desirable: Proficiency in Auto cad.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age: 30 years as of 01 September 2026; relaxations as per rules.

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
UR1N/A

4. Technician (Electrician)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Pass in SSLC, ITI (National Trade Certificate) and All India National Trade Test (National Apprenticeship Certificate) in the trade of Electrician.
  • Essential experience: Minimum two years post-qualification experience as Electrician looking after the operation of Substation, installation of HT/LT switchgears, transformers, maintenance of electrical equipments in a Ship Building Company or Ship Repair company or Engineering Company or Electricity generation/transmission/Distribution company.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age: 30 years as of 01 September 2026; relaxations as per rules.

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
UR1N/A

5. Store Keeper

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification (Option A): Graduate with Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management.
  • Essential qualification (Option B): Minimum of three-year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical or Electronics or Mechatronics or Marine or Shipbuilding).
  • Essential experience: Minimum two years post-qualification experience in storekeeping in a Shipyard or Engineering Company or Government/Semi Government Company/Establishment or Commercial Establishment.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age: 30 years as of 01 September 2026; relaxations as per rules.

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
UR1N/A
OBC1N/A

Additional Information

  • Vacancy variation: UCSL reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel the recruitment process.

Salary Details

> Salary Range: 25,000 - ₹29,520 Monthly

> Allowances: Fuel Reimbursement ₹1,600 per month; Special Allowance ₹5,900 per month; Washing allowance ₹500 per month.

Cut Off Marks

1. Minimum pass marks (UR):
50% of total marks in each test.
2. Minimum pass marks (OBC):
45% of total marks in each test (only for vacancies reserved for OBC).
3. Minimum pass marks (PwBD):
40% of total marks in each test.

How to Apply

1. Mode:
Apply online only via www.cochinshipyard.in (Career → UCSL, Malpe) or www.udupicsl.com (Career).
2. Registration:
Complete One-time Registration in the SAP Online portal and then submit application for the applicable post.
3. Uploads:
Upload proof of age, educational qualification, experience, caste, disability, and a recent passport size colour photograph in the online portal; incomplete applications will be rejected.
4. Single application:
Do not submit more than one application; once submitted, data cannot be modified.
5. Record reference:
Retain soft copy/printout of the online application with the system-generated Registration Number for future correspondence.
6. Timeline note:
Portal functional from 11 August 2026; last date 01 September 2026. Troubleshooting support may not be available after 1600 hrs on the last date.

Exam Pattern

1. Office Assistant/Store Keeper – Objective test:
75 minutes; 70 MCQs; General (30 marks: General Knowledge 5, Reasoning 5, Quantitative Aptitude 10, General English 10) and Discipline-related 40 marks; no negative marking.
2. Office Assistant/Store Keeper – Descriptive test:
60 minutes; Writing Skills – 30 marks; answer sheets evaluated only for those who secure the minimum pass mark in the objective test.
3. Draftsman/Technician – Objective test:
35 minutes; 30 MCQs; General Knowledge 5, Quantitative Aptitude 5, Trade-related 20; no negative marking.
4. Draftsman/Technician – Practical test:
Trade-relevant Practical – 70 marks.
5. Ranking & tie-break:
Rank list based on aggregate of Objective and Descriptive/Practical tests; tie resolved by Discipline-part marks of Objective test, then by seniority in age.

Syllabus Details

1. Common areas (as applicable):
General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and Discipline/Trade-related topics.

Selection Process

1. Method (OA & Store Keeper):
Phase I Objective type offline test and Phase II Descriptive type offline test (total 100 marks).
2. Method (Draftsman & Technician):
Phase I Objective type offline test (30 marks) and Phase II Practical Test (70 marks).
3. Qualifying marks:
UR: 50% in each test; OBC (reserved posts): 45% in each test; PwBD: 40% in each test; UCSL may relax minimum pass marks if qualified candidates are insufficient.
4. Centres:
Tests shall be held at UCSL Kochi/Malpe as decided by UCSL; centre allocation at UCSL’s discretion.
5. Certificate verification:
Shortlisted candidates must produce originals for verification of age, qualification, reservation and experience; only then will selection be considered, subject to medical fitness.

Admit Card Details

1. Call letters:
Not sent by post; candidates will be informed by e-mail/CSL or UCSL websites to download the call letter from www.cochinshipyard.in (Career → UCSL, Malpe) or www.udupicsl.com (Career).
2. Schedule updates:
Selection schedule will be intimated through e-mail/CSL/UCSL websites; candidates should check the websites frequently.

Reservation Details

1. Category-wise seats:
UR 8, OBC 2; see post-wise breakup in Table 2.
2. Certificates:
OBC candidates must produce valid recent community certificate from Revenue Authority not below the rank of Tahsildar. PwBD must submit valid Certificate of Disability as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
3. Policy:
Government of India Directives on reservation shall apply.
4. PwBD identification:
PwBD eligible only for Office Assistant, Draftsman (Mechanical), Draftsman (Electrical) and Store Keeper, with specified benchmark disabilities (Low vision; Deaf and hard of hearing; One Arm/One Leg/Both Leg; Leprosy Cured without functional impairment; Dwarfism; Acid Attack Victims without other functional disability).

Document Requirements

1. Mandatory uploads:
Proof of age, educational qualification, experience, caste, disability, and recent passport size colour photograph in the online portal.
2. Experience proof (current employment):
Appointment/Offer letter and latest pay slip/last pay drawn if experience certificate is not available; originals to be produced during verification.
3. Experience proof (past employment):
Experience certificate indicating dates of joining and relieving.
4. Contractor experience:
Experience certificates must have Principal Employer’s endorsement; submit ESI/EPF statements as further proof.
5. Equivalency:
Equivalency Certificate required where applicable; otherwise candidature shall not be considered.
6. Ex-servicemen:
Discharge Certificate/Book/Pension Payment Order and proof of qualification/experience as endorsed; equivalency certificate where claimed.

Important Instructions

1. Eligibility check:
Ensure eligibility as per the notification before submitting the application.
2. Single mode:
Applications submitted directly/by post or by any other mode will not be accepted.
3. No TA/DA:
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection.
4. Provisionality:
Candidature is provisional subject to verification of original certificates and medical fitness.
5. Vacancy rights:
UCSL may restrict, alter, cancel or modify the recruitment process and is not obliged to fill all vacancies.
6. Data integrity:
Garbage/junk entries or incomplete applications will lead to rejection.
7. Acceptance of terms:
Submission of application shall be considered as unconditional acceptance of all terms of the vacancy notification.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Canvassing:
Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Other Information

1. Rank list validity:
Up to 18 months from date of reporting of the last candidate advised to join (from the list published) or until a fresh notification is issued; may be operated for future vacancies with approval.
2. Amendments:
Any amendment/modification/addition to this advertisement will be published only on CSL/UCSL websites.
3. Records retention:
Documents related to this selection will be preserved for two years from the date of publication of results.
4. Jurisdiction:
Legal proceedings, if any, shall lie only in Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Udupi.

Contact Details

Address: Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), Malpe, Karnataka

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