CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has invited online applications from eligible ITI and Vocational certificate holders for engagement as Technician (Vocational)/Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 210 apprenticeship seats are available for one-year training at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, Kerala.
CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 overview
CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 210 apprenticeship seats, including 205 ITI Trade Apprentice seats across notified trades and 5 Technician (Vocational) Apprentice seats. Eligible applicants must be Indian Nationals and domiciled in Kerala, with the prescribed ITI/NTC or VHSE qualification. The minimum age is 18 years as on 08.10.2026, and selected apprentices will receive a stipend of Rs. 11,000/- per month during the one-year training period.
CSL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 notification details
Cochin Shipyard Limited has released Notification No. CSL/P&A/APPE/SEL. DESIGNTD/-DESIGNATED/2022/2 dated 16.09.2026 for engagement of Technician (Vocational)/Trade Apprentices. The CSL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 includes 205 ITI Trade Apprentice seats and 5 Technician (Vocational) Apprentice seats. The online application process starts on 16.09.2026 and the last date to apply is 08.10.2026. The application fee is Nil, and selection will be based on merit, followed by certificate verification and medical fitness clearance.
Direct Link to Download CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF – www.cochinshipyard.in
Steps to Apply Online for CSL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Cochin Shipyard Limited website and go to the Career page for CSL Kochi.
- Read the User Manual and notification carefully before starting the application.
- Complete the one-time registration on the CSL SAP E-recruitment portal.
- Proceed to Phase 2 and submit the application for the applicable Trade/Vocation.
- Upload the required certificates for age, educational qualification, caste, disability, if applicable, and a recent passport-size colour photograph.
- Applicants with equivalent qualifications must upload the required Equivalency Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Check all entered details and marks against the original certificates before final submission.
- Submit the application online and retain the soft copy or printout containing the unique registration number.
- Submit the application between 16.09.2026 and 08.10.2026, preferably well before the closing time.
Details mentioned in csl apprentice recruitment 2026
- Recruiting body: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
- Post: Technician (Vocational)/Trade Apprentices
- Total seats: 210
- ITI Trade Apprentice seats: 205
- Technician (Vocational) Apprentice seats: 5
- Eligible qualification: Xth pass with ITI (NTC) in notified trades or VHSE pass in the concerned discipline
- Minimum age: 18 years as on 08.10.2026
- Domicile: Kerala
- Application start date: 16.09.2026
- Application last date: 08.10.2026
- Application mode: Online
- Application fee: Nil
- Stipend: Rs. 11,000/- per month
- Training duration: One Year
- Training location: Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, Kerala
- Selection basis: Merit, certificate verification and medical fitness
