UCSL Office Assistant Recruitment 2026

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) is hiring 4 Office Assistants on a five-year contract at its Malpe unit in Karnataka. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration or Computer Applications with at least 60% marks and 2 years of office work experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 27 August 2026. Salary starts at Rs. 25,000 per month in the first year and goes up to Rs. 27,150 by the fifth year.

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), Malpe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has released a notification for 4 Office Assistant posts on a contract basis. The vacancies are split as 2 for Unreserved (UR), 1 for OBC and 1 for SC candidates. Only candidates domiciled in Karnataka will be considered for shortlisting, so this recruitment is aimed at local candidates who already have office administration experience.

UCSL has clarified that the number of vacancies notified is based on current requirement and may change depending on future project needs; the shipyard also reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel any of the posts. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in the categories of low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, or locomotor disabilities such as one arm/leg, leprosy cured (without functional impairment), dwarfism and acid attack victims are also eligible to apply for this post.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Arts (other than Fine Arts/Performing Arts), Science, Commerce, Business Administration or Computer Applications with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university approved by UGC/AICTE or an equivalent statutory authority.
• Experience: At least 2 years of post-qualification experience (reckoned as on 27 August 2026) in office work, data entry, record and report generation, and maintenance of files/registers/records in a public, private or commercial organisation.
• Desirable Skills: Proficiency in computer applications like MS Office, Excel and SAP.
• Domicile: Only candidates domiciled in Karnataka will be considered for shortlisting.
• Equivalent Qualifications: If your degree is equivalent to the prescribed qualification, you must submit an Equivalency Certificate from the competent authority — otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Experience Proof: Currently employed candidates should upload an appointment/offer letter and latest pay slip; those from past employment need a relieving-cum-experience certificate showing joining and relieving dates. Ex-servicemen should submit their Discharge Certificate/Book or Pension Payment Order.

Age Limit

• You should not be older than 30 years as on 27 August 2026 — you must be born on or after 28 August 1996.
• Age Relaxation: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 extra years, and SC candidates get 5 extra years.
• PwBD and Ex-servicemen: Relaxation applies as per Government of India guidelines, but your age after all relaxations cannot exceed 45 years.

Salary

• Office Assistants are placed in the TW4 Grade with pay rising every year of the 5-year contract: Rs. 25,000 (Year 1), Rs. 25,510 (Year 2), Rs. 26,040 (Year 3), Rs. 26,590 (Year 4) and Rs. 27,150 (Year 5) per month.
• This is contract-based remuneration for the full 5-year term; the notification does not mention additional allowances such as HRA or DA for this role.
• UCSL will not bear any liability for salary, leave salary, gratuity or pension contributions of candidates who were already working in Government or Public Sector Undertakings before joining.

Application Fee

• General / OBC candidates: Rs. 300 (non-refundable, plus bank charges)
• SC / ST / PwBD candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only — debit card, credit card or internet banking. No other mode is accepted, and your candidature is confirmed only after the fee is received.

Selection Process

The selection happens in these stages:

1. Written Test: Objective Type Test of 70 marks (90 minutes, 70 MCQs, no negative marking) covering General Knowledge (5), Reasoning (5), Quantitative Aptitude (10), General English (10) and Discipline-related questions (40). This is followed by a Descriptive Type Test of 30 marks (45 minutes) on writing skills. Total: 100 marks. The test will be held at Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited, Malpe, or any other centre decided by UCSL depending on the number of applications.
2. Certificate Verification: Candidates who clear the minimum pass marks are shortlisted for verification of age, qualification, experience and reservation certificates. You must bring original documents along with self-attested copies, or you will be dropped from the process.
3. Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates must clear a medical fitness check at a UCSL-prescribed hospital before appointment.

Minimum pass marks in each test are 50% for UR, 45% for OBC, 40% for SC and 40% for PwBD candidates (UCSL may relax this if too few candidates qualify). Your final rank is based on aggregate marks in the Objective and Descriptive tests; ties are broken first by marks in the Discipline-related section, then by seniority in age. The rank list stays valid for up to 18 months from the date the last candidate reports for duty.

How to Apply

1. Visit www.cochinshipyard.in (Career page → UCSL, Malpe) or www.udupicsl.com (Career page).
2. Read the User Manual and FAQ before you start.
3. Complete One-Time Registration on the SAP online portal.
4. Fill in the application form for Office Assistant with your details. You can submit only one application, and it becomes final once submitted.
5. Upload your photo and certificates for age, qualification, experience, caste and disability (if applicable).
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit before 27 August 2026.
7. Save a soft copy or printout of your registration number for future reference and correspondence.

You do not need to send a printout or any documents by post to UCSL — call letters and selection updates are sent only by email, so keep checking your inbox and the UCSL career page regularly. For queries, write to career@udupicsl.com.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 6 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 August 2026

• Handle day-to-day office administration and correspondence work
• Enter and update records, registers and files accurately
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation for the department
• Support data entry and record-keeping using MS Office, Excel and SAP
• Coordinate with different departments for smooth office operations
• Maintain confidentiality of official records and files
• Assist senior officers with scheduling and administrative tasks